Defining Moments Doula Services

06/22/2017

Congratulations Liz Gomes, you have another beautiful daughter to spoil :) Such a wonderful birth xoxo

06/15/2017

As Father's Day approaches, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the amazing Dad's I've had the pleasure to work alongside over the past 7 1/2 years.

You have all been wonderful support systems to your partners in many different forms and I am so grateful to have shared these precious moments with you.

From the hands on Dad who lovingly applies counter pressure, to the quiet comforting partner simply there to hold a hand and offer words of encouragement, YOU truly make my job even more rewarding then it already is!

THANK YOU!

Have an awesome Father's Day...you deserve it xoxoxoxo

05/15/2017

Happy Mommy's Day to all of my wonderful clients :) I honestly have THE BEST job in the world and am so amazed and inspired by each of your birth stories. Sending you all hugs on this special day!!

05/15/2017

Welcome sweet Mr. Rowan... he arrived in a very timely fashion on May 1st :)

03/22/2017

03/22/2017

The Intact Birth

The Intact Birth

Two hours after birth this happy thumbsucker has been fed, held by her mother and she is ready for an exam in the presence of her family. As she is the third baby, the father has asked the grandmother to cut the cord before the midwife checks and weighs her.

An Intact(placenta) Birth is about using common sense and a compassionate approach to childbirth - the separation of the placenta from the baby should not be hurried and thoughtlessly performed. Immediate cord clamping is unnatural, and even more harmful when the cord is still pulsating. There are no clamps or scissors in nature. We know that waiting to cut the cord restores the baby's blood back to her from her placenta, promotes crucial bonding (keeps a mother and her baby close together), and faciliates microbiome colonization by the mother. As research advances, the reasons to have an Intact Birth becomes more imperative. The baby's blood and cord is rich with stem cells.

Even before much evidence emerged about the importance of the baby receiving all her blood, there was never a really good reason for premature clamping and cutting. Separation should be the exception rather than the rule. Even in emergency cases where babies need help, keeping the cord intact until it has stopped pulsating is best thing you can do for your baby.

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03/22/2017

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03/14/2017

I was blessed to attend another beautiful birth this morning! Pics to follow :) Soooooo thankful for my amazing clients and their families!

02/14/2017

Happy Valentine's Day to my wonderful clients and their families...sending love and hugs xo

02/10/2017

an amazing birth 3 days before we left and an equally beautiful one this morning, 2 days after we returned! Thanks for working around my schedule babies LOL!!

01/04/2017

Another amazing year has come and gone, full of wonderful memories! I am forever grateful to be able to do what I love and be a part of one of the most precious moments in life.
Thanks to my clients who continue to awe and inspire me... I am truly blessed xo

12/21/2016

This little beauty arrived Saturday to surprise us all... congratulations Heather and Ken xoxo

12/13/2016

Another beautiful birth last night...pics to follow!!

12/02/2016

Welcome little Miss Amelia, she arrived after a long, but beautiful labour to her excited Mommy and Daddy :)

11/07/2016

I had the most amazing experience last week! This beautiful baby girl arrived 2 weeks early and was presenting in a breach position. Her amazing momma rocked it! Such an inspiring natural birth Rikki Whalley :) You were incredible!

My first son, Jacob, was born in the same way... such wonderful memories!

10/09/2016

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!! I am so very thankful to be able to be in a profession that I truly love and believe in so deeply...feelling very blessed xo

09/28/2016

Meet sweet little Hayley, as per my recent trend, she arrived 2 weeks early to surprise her parents and big Sister Mia! Sooooo adorable Tammy Douglas!!

09/20/2016

welcome Ezra...this sweet little man arrived over 2 weeks early and surprised us all :) seems to be a trend lol! Lisa Tisdale

09/02/2016

welcome sweet baby Casey! He surprised us all 2 weeks early :) Enjoy Bonnie Lakusta!!!

08/29/2016

Welcome precious Jude... he is adorable Annalee Butterwick!!

08/19/2016

welcome sweet baby Remington...so proud of you Jessica Hutton, you too Dave!!

08/07/2016

Happy Summer...Im so excited to meet my August babies!! so exciting Jessica Hutton!!

07/14/2016

I had some lovely Vayda snuggles this morning!! Thanks Dawn Tee

07/05/2016

welcome baby Marco...thank you for arriving in the nick of time and allowing me to celebrate Canada Day with my boys!!

07/01/2016

Welcome beautiful Vayda... such a wonderful birth Dawn Tee... you were amazing!!

06/20/2016

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing new Dad's i've had the pleasure of working with the past few years :) You are tireless and great support during those long hours of labour. I hope you were spoiled yesterday!!

05/25/2016

Welcome Isabella Maria Bateman! She arrived on her due date to her awaiting Mommy, Daddy and 2 big brothers! You are so loved xo

05/18/2016

I had the pleasure of visiting the twins today... Cheryl Willard - Realtor, you are one lucky momma to have such adorable little ones, and they are truly blessed to have you! xoxo

05/08/2016

Happy Mother's Day to all of my amazing clients...you truly humble me with your strength and determination xo Enjoy your day!

05/07/2016

Welcome precious Lily and Jake... these perfect little ones arrived on April 28th to their anxiously awaiting parents. Congratulations Cheryl Willard...you are amazing!