I had a great conversation with an awesome lady yesterday who inspired me to share this quote with you from Dr. Gayle Peterson, one of my favourite writers on preparing for birth and motherhood holistcally: "Becoming a mother does not need to rob you of your selfhood....

I'm excited that I have received quite a few applications for the summer doula training intensive, and have been doing interviews. Phew, some awesome people are going to be with us, I have to say! I have my work cut out for me to meet the needs of some already quite...

Last night, I got a call from someone in labour. It sounded pretty mellow, and I figured by the sound of things, she'd call me within an hour or two to go to her house to support her awhile before heading to the hospital. But the mom and dad just did so great together...

I am so happy to finally announce the official launching of the MotherWit website! http://www.motherwit.ca/It has been a long process, gathering together the right people, finding the right words, getting good photographs, etc. It would not have been possible without...

Sometimes it's really hard for me to believe that what I do is a job. Yes, there are aspects of doula work I find challenging, but for the most part, it is SO MUCH FUN!What I find challenging is the administrative, phone calling/emailing to set up meetings, paperwork...

As the smell of gingerbread wafts from my kitchen, I wait for my younger daughter to arrive home from school so we can have our snack and a cup of hot chocolate. I have a little time to sit back and get really excited about our Meet the Doula Soiree tomorrow...

I have no qualms about telling women that childbirth can be very intense and painful. I in no way, shape, or form believe, provided I am not speaking about it as if it's a horrible, frightening thing they should never try to attempt, think that to believe it CAN be...

A beautiful, sunny, winter day stretches before me. I am shutting down my computer, and living in the real world today. I am going to clean my house, walk in the woods with my family and doggie, and make a nice Sunday dinner. Days such as these are precious. May you...