Hello, I'm Karlee, a passionate and dedicated doula committed to providing comprehensive support to expectant families. My journey into being a doula began when I finished my Masters of Maternity at CCAC. Since then, I have been devoted to offering compassionate, personalized care to ensure a positive and empowering birth experience!

I will provide a range of services to support families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Here are the main services (adjustments from family to family can be made): Prenatal Support * Education and Information:
Providing information on pregnancy, labor, birth options, and postpartum care. * Birth Planning: Assisting in the creation of a birth plan and discussing preferences and expectations. * Emotional Support: Offering reassurance and addressing concerns or fears about childbirth. * Referrals: Connecting families with additional resources, such as childbirth education classes, lactation consultants, and healthcare providers.
 Labor and Birth Support * Continuous Physical Presence:
Being present throughout labor to offer continuous support. * Comfort Measures: Using techniques such as breathing exercises, relaxation, massage, and positioning to help manage pain and discomfort. * Advocacy: Helping to communicate the family's wishes to the medical team and ensuring their preferences are respected. * Emotional Support: Providing encouragement and reassurance to both the birthing person and their partner. Postpartum Support * Newborn Care Assistance: Helping with basic newborn care, including diapering, swaddling, and soothing techniques. * Breastfeeding Support: Assisting with breastfeeding, offering tips and techniques, and addressing common challenges. * Emotional Support: Providing a listening ear and reassurance as the family adjusts to life with a new baby. Additional Services * Bereavement Support: Offering support in cases of pregnancy loss or stillbirth. * Placenta Encapsulation: Preparing the placenta for consumption, believed by some to have postpartum benefits. * Specialized Services: Some doulas offer specialized services such as hypnobirthing, water birth support, or childbirth education classes.