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It's easier than you think!⁠ ⁠ You’re not as It's easier than you think!⁠
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You’re not asking for too much. You just want to feel prepared, calm, and ready. ⁠
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Let’s make that your reality.⁠
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The right doula team will transform your birthing vision into reality.⁠
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Hint: Leanne & Rosanne are, in fact, that dream team!⁠
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"Thank you so much for your expertise. What a difference it made! I felt very confident and so much more prepared. I had a very successful VBAC! It was an amazing experience." ⁠
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Ready to have an amazing birth?⁠
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Get connected now through the link in our bio!⁠
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Want to stay calm in labour? Try this one simple t Want to stay calm in labour? Try this one simple trick:⁠
Don’t tell anyone you’re in labour.⁠
Not your mom. Not your group chat. Not even your nosy neighbour. 🤫⁠
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After attending hundreds of births, I can confidently say: updating friends and family while you're labouring is deeply distracting.⁠
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Here’s what happens:⁠
You get a few cramps, feel hopeful, and fire off a “today’s the day!” text...⁠
A few hours later, everything fizzles out.⁠
Cue the awkward “false alarm” messages.⁠
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Or maybe it’s the real deal and you’re on your way to the hospital. Now your partner’s phone is blowing up with “Any news??” texts and he’s playing social secretary instead of supporting you.⁠
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Even with an epidural, replying to a million check-ins gets old.⁠
It adds stress, pulls you out of your zone, and messes with your vibe.⁠
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So here’s the move:⁠
Protect your peace. Stay quiet. Soak in the moment.⁠
When baby arrives and you’ve had your first cuddles, then you make the big announcement. 🎉⁠
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Trust me: it’s worth the wait.⁠
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Already had a baby? Did you tell people when labour started, or keep it low-key?
🤯 Did you know your cervix has pain receptors—and they actually change throughout your life?

During labour, most of what we call “contraction pain” is really your cervix stretching open as your uterus does its powerful work.

✨ This isn’t about scaring you. It’s about helping you understand your body—because knowledge is power, and you deserve real, respectful explanations.

Let’s stop calling it “just pressure” and start calling it what it is:

Intense, purposeful, stretching pain—with a job to do.

#labourpain #cervix #birthanatomy #contractionpain #birthprep #howthebodyworks #empoweredbirth #doulaeducation #realtalkbirth
💥 This might ruffle feathers... but here it is: 💥 This might ruffle feathers... but here it is:

Informed consent isn’t fear-mongering.

It’s what keeps families safe - especially when a serious diagnosis leads to a recommendation for induction.

Yes, your birth vision matters.

But so does your life. So does your baby’s.

We can make inductions better, gentler, and more aligned with your values.

But we can’t undo a crisis that wasn’t planned for.

✨ You deserve honest conversations, not sugar-coating.

That’s real empowerment.

🗣 Inspired by real doula talk I’ve heard today - and for 20 years.

#doula #induction #birthsupport #pregnancycomplications #gestationalhypertension #birthchoices #traumainformedbirth #birthwithfacts #realtalk #birthmatters
Thinking about a VBAC? Here's some good news: 75% Thinking about a VBAC? Here's some good news: 75% of them are successful.⁠
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That’s not just “maybe you can do this” energy—that’s “the odds are in your favour” energy. 💪⁠
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With the right support, information, and birth team (hi 👋), your VBAC goals are absolutely within reach.⁠
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✨ You don’t have to do it alone⁠
✨ You shouldn’t have to fight for it⁠
✨ You deserve care that believes in your body and your choices⁠
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Considering a VBAC in Hamilton or the surrounding area? Let's talk about how doula support can make all the difference.
Want a VBAC? A doula might be your secret weapon.⁠
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A brand-new study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (April 2025) just confirmed something we've known for a long time:⁠
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✨ When you have a doula on your team, you're more likely to attempt a TOLAC (Trial of Labour After Cesarean)⁠
✨ And you're more likely to have a successful VBAC⁠
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In plain language?⁠
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Support matters.⁠
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Compassionate, continuous, evidence-based support—like what a doula provides—can make a real difference in how confident and supported you feel through pregnancy and birth.⁠
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If you're planning a VBAC or considering your options after a previous C-section, we’d love to walk that journey with you. 💛⁠
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📲 Drop a comment or send a message if you want to talk more about how doula care can support your birth goals.
Labour is hard. Choosing how to navigate it should Labour is hard. Choosing how to navigate it shouldn’t be.⁠
(Especially not while Googling “What even is a mucus plug?” at 2am.)⁠
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Your doula is there to help you prep for the intensity and the info overload.⁠
💥 Evidence-based answers⁠
💥 Zero judgement⁠
💥 Actual emotional support (not just “you’ve got this!” vibes)⁠
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Because you shouldn’t have to push through confusion and contractions.
What is your pregnancy craving?⁠ ⁠ 22 years ag What is your pregnancy craving?⁠
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22 years ago mine was grilled cheese sandwiches!⁠
Pregnant and feel overwhelmed with all of the info Pregnant and feel overwhelmed with all of the info available and don't know where to start to prepare for your birth and baby? ⁠
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That's how this client was feeling. ⁠
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She decided to register for our 3 class series: Birth School, Baby School and Sleep School. ⁠
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When you unexpectedly went into labour at 37 weeks, she was ready. ⁠
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💛 She knew what to expect from the labour process. ⁠
💛 She had coping and comfort strategies.⁠
💛 She had practiced positions to make her labour easier. ⁠
💛 She understood how to breastfeed. ⁠
💛 She knew what red flags to look for and what to do when her baby wasn't well. ⁠
💛 She had what she needed to set herself and her baby up for a smoother, happier start to parenting.⁠
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And all of those made her more confident in birth and more confident as a new mother. ⁠
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Follow the link in our bio to explore our classes and get registered to have an easier, more confident birth and a smoother, happier start to your life with your baby⁠
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#babybump #expecting #pregnant #prenatalclasses #childbirthed #preparedbirth #betterbirth #doulatips⁠
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Serving the following areas:

Hamilton, Grimsby, Caledonia, Ancaster, Dundas, Elfrida, Glanbrook, Stoney Creek, Burlington, Waterdown, Binbrook, Winona

Our doulas are experienced wth:

High Risk Pregnancy, Advanced Maternal Age, Prematurity, Twins, IVF, IUI, LGBT+, Gay & Lesbian Parenting, Trans Parents, Parents of Colour, New Canadian Parents, Induction, Overdue, Down Syndrome, High Blood Pressure, Peripartum Mood Disorders, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety, Planned Cesarean Birth, Home Birth, GBS+, Water Birth, Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, Breast Pumping, Bottle Feeding, Formula Feeding, Finger Feeding, Supplemental Nursing System, Babywearing, Swaddling, Night Nanny, Night Nurse, Circumcision Care, Conventional Diapering, Cloth Diapering, Sleep Shaping, Sleep Training, Food Preparation, Sibling Care, Light Housework, Growth Spurts, 24 Hour Care, Live-In Care, Travel Doula, Cuddles and more!

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