Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Lake Cowichan, BC

I'm Ashley! I'm Ontario born, but the island has been my home for many years. I live near Nanaimo with my partner and our dog, Carter. I enjoy spending time outdoors hiking and riding my motorbike. In my spare time I love learning about nutrition and cooking traditional foods. Going through the journey of birth and postpartum, can be challenging - but it can also be a beautiful, memorable, and positive experience too! Having someone there, by your side making you feel empowered and encourage you to make the decisions you want for yourself, can play a huge role in how you look back at the experience. My passion is to be that person for you! I want to help you feel safe, heard, and supported during this journey.

Hi, I’m Sasha—a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist with over 15 years of experience in education and early childhood care. I’ve supported more than 50 families through the early postpartum period, offering calm, evidence-based newborn care alongside deeply nurturing, intuitive support. I’m certified through DONA International and Cornerstone Birthwork, with additional training in perinatal and postpartum yoga. I specialize in overnight support, infant sleep, and feeding support, and I’m especially passionate about helping parents recover, rest, and feel confident in those tender early weeks. My goal is to create a peaceful, grounded environment where both baby and parents can truly thrive.

Hi, I’m Syllona. I’m a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, hypnobirthing instructor, and maternal health researcher — centering well-being, equity, and accessibility in all that I do. My approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, drawing on my background in social work and over seven years of experience supporting people through major life transitions. I believe every birthing person and family deserves to feel confident, informed, respected, and empowered throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. When we work together, you’ll receive compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your needs. I will support you in everything from navigating the medical system to preparing emotionally and physically for birth. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, heard, and deeply supported every step of the way. I have specialized training in supporting birthing people with a history of trauma — including previous birth trauma, sexual or physical violence, or experiences of systemic barriers in care. Together, we’ll hold space for your story and move forward in a way that honours your strength, autonomy, and healing.

Hello, My name is Elina. I've been a nurse for 13 years. I've been a Materbity & Labor and a postpartum nurse for 5 years. I have worked with mom's postpartum and would love to assist you with your postpartum needs. I am adaptable, so please let me know how I can help to fit in with your family needs. I have two children of my own and on my spare time I love to craft and sew.

Hello Mamas! I'm Char 🌸—a Birth & Postpartum Doula and Prenatal Yoga Instructor. It's been an honour supporting families through this special journey. My goal is to help you feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way. Whether you're planning a hospital or home birth, I meet you where you are and act as a bridge between your vision and your experience. I've supported families through the Doula Service Association, the Doula for Aboriginal Families Grant Program, and Vancouver Coastal Health's Indigenous Health team. My background also includes work as a Pregnancy Outreach Worker with Burnaby Family Life, leading prenatal groups, one-on-one sessions, and postpartum support circles.

In every woman is a place where she knows how she wants to give birth. I want to be beside you to help you find that place. In past cultures, women circled around woman giving birth. I want to be in your circle of support. I want to uphold your strength as you become a mother, not only the first time, but every time. I'm Jennifer Unruh, a mother of 5 in her 40s. A wife to a small scale farmer. I love living on the Olympic Peninsula, farming vegetables and flowers! I love babies and birth, and the women who nurture that life. I believe support in pregnancy and birth, makes all the difference in how a mother feels on the other side of birth.

I have been supporting pregnant people for 18 years. I began my journey shortly after my own firstborn came peacefully into this world and the passion was ignited! I studied to be a midwife (CPM) with a number of excellent mentors and qualified in 2011. I have worked in both home and hospital settings as a doula and an excited to now be supporting this community of Clallam County. I am currently only working as a doula (non-clinical support).

Hello and welcome! My name is Nathalie Munro, I am an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I trained as a Nurse, specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing and in more recent years, working with post partum families within the hospital setting. Over my 23 year career, I have been fortunate enough to have worked in the UK, New Zealand and Canada, finally settling in beautiful British Columbia. I am based in North Vancouver, married, and have two rambunctious boys aged 5 and 8. Having been through the incredible breastfeeding journey myself, (though at times its has been like more of a rollercoaster!) I have an understanding of the challenges you may be facing as new or seasoned parents with your feeding journey. Remember that when we are told 'It comes naturally', this doesn't always mean, 'it comes easily!' That's the hard truth and something I can definitely relate to. ​ Over the years, I have supported hundreds of families discover the joys of breast feeding. Through my work with newborn and premature infants, I realized how vital this education is not just in those precious first days, but in the many subsequent months ahead. This is my calling and being able to support my community in this way brings me joy.

Hi there, I would love to support you on your path to parenthood or growing your family. I am a doula, yoga teacher, and family photographer serving greater Vancouver, BC. I love working with families from every walk of life and exploring together all the ways to make this time of transition a supported and joyful experience for you.

Hi! I’m Deneal. As a doula with a background in holistic nutrition, I offer intuitive, calm, and grounded care. I believe in meeting my clients where they’re at, honouring their choices and their voice, and supporting them with presence and respect for their unique experience. My goal is to walk alongside you while helping you feel as comfortable and supported as possible — physically, emotionally, and mentally. I’ve had the privilege of supporting home births, hospital births, unmedicated births, VBACs, cesarean births, and more. Outside of birth work, I value slowing down, being in nature, connecting with loved ones, and creating space for rest and nourishment.

Hello everyone! My name is Nora Sihota and I am a certified birth and postpartum doula located in Nanaimo, BC. My main passion in this line of work is to make sure you and your partner enjoy your birth experience to the full extent and having an extra set of hands there to support, I am constantly learning new things as I am new to this line of work and am so excited to support families in this beautiful time of there life. In my free time, I love to spend time with my partner, enjoying the outdoors from my backyard, and crafting.

As a trained Birth and Postpartum Doula, I offer compassionate support to babies and their parents during the weeks and months after birth. I can assist with newborn care, feeding support, soothing and sleep routines, postpartum recovery support, emotional encouragement for parents, and creating a calm, organized environment that helps the whole family adjust with confidence. My comprehensive approach also includes light housekeeping, meal prep, and overnight care, ensuring your little ones are safe, nurtured, and loved around the clock. As a certified First Aid and CPR provider, I prioritize your child's safety and well-being. I have also completed Infection Prevention and Food Safety training, and am in the process of completing Lactation courses. In addition to my training as a Birth & Postpartum doula, I'm also an experienced End-of-Life Doula and hospice volunteer.

Hi my name is madison and I am a birth and postpartum doula with lots of experience

Hi Families, Welcome to the motherhood !! Devie here, I do have tons of experience looking after of newborn babies even twins feel free to reach me whenever you need help during nights to take care your little one.. especially newborn twins , or even just a single baby. I can help for sleep train as well. see you soon

Hi I’m Yili. I’d love to help make the transition easier!! I’m a former NICU RN, I’m currently doing my Masters in Psychotherapy. I have my Specialty Nursing certificate in Neonatal care ( this is an extra 3 years of school and training only available to qualified RNs) on top of my RN degree. I have over 9000 hours working with neonates ( nursing shifts rack up loads of hours!). I have experience with everything from Premies, newborn, multiples, special needs, or healthy chubba bubbas 😀!

Peace starts at birth — and every parent deserves to feel supported, informed, and deeply cared for throughout their journey into parenthood. Hi, I’m Trinity, a birth and postpartum doula passionate about supporting growing families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and the emotional transitions that come with becoming a parent. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating postpartum emotions, struggling with breastfeeding or pumping, adjusting to sleepless nights, or learning how to care for yourself while caring for a newborn, you do not have to go through it alone. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for parents — especially mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or unsure in their new role. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and supported every step of the way. I have experience supporting both medicated and unmedicated births and offer personalized support tailored to your unique goals and needs. For families interested in a natural, low-intervention birth experience, I also offer hypnobirthing guidance, breathing techniques, visualization exercises, and guided meditations to help prepare your mind and body for birth in a peaceful and intentional way. Some of the ways I can support you include: • Birth planning and emotional preparation • Postpartum emotional support and adjustment • Breastfeeding and pumping support • Sleep and newborn routine guidance • Introducing older siblings to a new baby • Couples transitioning into parenthood together • Guided meditation and breathing sessions • Postpartum recovery and gentle core-strengthening support • Healthy meal prep and nurturing household support • Creating calming environments for birth and postpartum recovery • Ongoing encouragement, education, and compassionate care I believe every birth journey deserves gentleness, respect, and support — no matter what path your birth takes. I currently offer a free 15-minute consultation call so we can connect, discuss your needs, and see if we’re a good fit. After that, support sessions are available for $30 per 45-minute session. If you’re looking for someone to walk beside you during this transformative chapter with warmth, patience, and genuine care, I would be honoured to support you. DM me now to book your free consultation call 💛

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My path to becoming a doula began with my own births. As a mother, I have experienced how deeply birth can shape a woman. My last birth, supported by a doula, showed me the quiet power of being held without judgment, without pressure, just steady, present support. It changed everything for me. I have attended seven births so far, each one strengthening my respect for this work and deepening my calling to walk alongside women as they welcome new life. I have completed my doula training through Douglas College, where I developed the knowledge and skills to provide thoughtful, informed, and compassionate care. I believe birth is not something to be feared, but something to be witnessed and supported through. A doula holds that space, grounded and aware, so the mother can let go. With one foot in the conscious world, we create safety, allowing her to turn inward, trust herself, and fully enter the experience. In that space, she returns to herself. She rises into her instinctive, powerful nature. This is the heart of my work. I am committed to practicing cultural safety and honoring every client’s unique background, beliefs, and lived experience. My goal is to create a space where you feel respected, heard, and fully supported, exactly as you are. I am there to hold steady, to protect the space, and to support you as you move through one of the most defining moments of your life. Through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and loss, my role is to ensure you feel seen, safe, and supported every step of the way. You can expect calm presence, emotional support, and gentle guidance when you need it most. You will always have someone in your corner. I am committed to continually deepening my knowledge and learning new techniques to better support both mother and baby.

Hi I'm Aya (she/they)! I am a full spectrum doula providing support through fertility, birth, and postpartum. I am also trained to support abortion and loss. I have an background in somatic therapy and herbalism, and have an affinity for Asian and Mexican birth and postpartum traditions. I am mixed race of Japanese and European descent and am queer and non-binary. I love to support LGBTQIA2S+ families, and also provide accessible and affirming support for neurodivergent folks.

Hi! I'm Katya, a labour, birth, & postpartum doula serving the Vancouver (BC) area ✨. I provide compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally-responsive care that is supportive, educational, and non-judgmental. You can rely on me for physical and emotional support, and to be provided with any and all information to empower you and your family to make informed decisions and play active roles in your labour, birth, and postpartum experiences. I will meet you where you’re at and support/advocate for your choices. I aim to offer nourishing care and come in with an open and receptive heart; to be present with you during your birth and/or postpartum journey and hold space for these sacred moments! In 2024, I received my doula training from Cornerstone Doula Trainings and I'm in the process of becoming a Certified Doula(!). I also partner with Brood Care, Western Canada’s most trusted birth and postpartum care agency, and I'm a proud member of the Doula Services Association of BC. In addition to my training, I am also CPR/AED and Emergency Child Care First Aid certified.