Elise Ruel

Birth Doula
Kelowna, British Columbia
8 years of experience
About me

Supporting families in the Kelowna area, I am passionate about guiding parents through the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. With a gentle, personalized approach, I provide evidence-based information, hands-on support, and emotional encouragement so families can feel confident and empowered. Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, a home birth, or navigating postpartum adjustments, I am here to honor your choices and help you create a positive, meaningful experience.

Certification and training

Bebo Mia Maternal Support Practitioner (2019)

Childbirth Educator Diploma Douglas College (2021)

nkashAytkn Indigenous Doula Trained (2024)

Spinning Babies Trained (2023)

Infant Sleep and Development Specialist Bebo Mia (2024)

Aunties on the Road Full Spectrum Doula Trained (2026)

Credentials
CBE CD
Specialties
Babywearing Birth Doula Breastfeeding Support Childbirth Education Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Newborn Care Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education
Languages

English

Service introduction

Birth Doula Support As a birth doula, I provide continuous, personalized support throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. I focus on empowering you and your partner with evidence-based information, emotional encouragement, and hands-on comfort measures, helping you feel confident and prepared for your birth experience. My goal is to honour your choices, create a calm and supportive environment, and help you advocate for yourself during this transformative time. Education & Training I am trained in childbirth education, nurtured infant sleep, and breastfeeding support, giving me a well-rounded approach to helping families feel prepared and supported. I offer guidance on what to expect during pregnancy and birth, newborn care strategies, and feeding plans, so parents can feel confident in the early days and weeks. My education allows me to provide practical, evidence-based information alongside compassionate, individualized care.

Packages
Birth Doula Package
during your pregnancy initial consultation monthly visits either over video call or in person at my office. These visits allow you space and time to touch base and ask any questions you may have during your pregnancy. 4/5 hours of in person prenatal educational support meetings at my office birth preference document guidance phone, email and text support after hire date access to my lending library at your birth on call availability 24/7 from 37 weeks continuous emotional, physical, spiritual and educational support at the onset of labour partner support backup doula free TENS machine rental 2/3 hours of support after baby is born to help with the feeding of the baby and the birthing team, tidying the birth space and getting you settled. after your birth one in home visit to answer any of your questions post birth, share any tips and tricks and admire you new addition. text/email support until 6 weeks postpartum
$1,600.00
CAD Flat rate
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