I joked several weeks ago that I was considering rebranding my doula and prenatal class business, Birth Takes a Village, to Moving Takes a Village. This was because over the last few months I have helped move three separate friends into three separate apartments. This month, I’ve been moving myself. This is getting ridiculous! I wish there was such thing as a… Read more →
Find a Vancouver Midwife
As a birth doula, I often get asked by pregnant women where they can find a Vancouver midwife. There are several midwifery clinics in Vancouver, and it can be difficult to know where to start when choosing which clinic you would like to support you during your upcoming birth. (If you’re wondering what the difference is between a doula and… Read more →
The Truth About Postpartum Incontinence
Leaking When You Laugh Is Not Normal The Truth About Postpartum Incontinence Guest Post By: Kim Vopni, Fitness Doula The new mom community is a strong one. Playdates, Mom and Baby Fitness Classes, walks in the park – new moms everywhere are connecting in a variety of ways to share stories and bond through the spit ups, the sleepless nights… Read more →
Vancouver Doula Network: Building Community!
If you get my newsletter regularly, you might have already picked up on the fact that I’m more of a grassroots movement lover than someone who’s likely to buy into gigantic organizations. This is why I chose not to certify with DONA International, and why I am not a member of the Doula Services Association (DSA). Both of these organizations… Read more →
Certification for Doulas in Vancouver
UPDATE: Birth Takes a Village is now offering doula training! Click for details. There are many different options for certification for doulas in Vancouver. Here, I thought I’d explain the differences between some of the different styles of doula training. As I mentioned in 5 Tips for Selecting A Vancouver Doula, not all doulas in Vancouver choose to become certified. I’m… Read more →