Tricia Pollen

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Winnipeg, Manitoba
25 years of experience
About me

Hello! As a Registered Nurse, along with Birth and Postpartum Doula, I have been attending hospital maternity units, birthing centres and home births for 25 years. It is my own birth story with my oldest son, as well as the story of many other women that I have been honoured to journey along with over these many years, which is the reason that I founded Blessed Beginnings for Mama & Me Nursing. So, mothers, their partners and babes will feel loved, cared for and supported. I will also be your best friend, safety net and cheerleader during your labour & delivery, recovery and postpartum period, helping you to overcome the challenges, celebrate the milestones and get the much needed rest you need in between. I am here to help, you don't have to do this alone. Be gentle on yourselves at this incredibly amazing, but also trying time. Remember you and this new little babe have been born and are growing. I hope I can be a part of your journey. I offer birth doula services (in-person and virtual), registered nursing postpartum doula day and night services (in-person and virtual), childbirth education (private, group, and virtual), lactation education (private, group and virtual) and lactation consulting services. Services are customizable to your individual needs. Book your free no-obligation consultation at blessedbeginningsformamaandme@gmail.com or 431-887-7719 to discuss how I may be able to support you through this journey. With love and appreciation, Tricia 🙂

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2010)

Bachelor of Arts Women's Studies (2006)

Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (2001)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, DONA (2001)

Postpartum Doula, CAPPA (2002)

Childbirth Educator, Lamaze (2016)

Lactation Educator, CAPPA (2015)

Memberships and affiliations

Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Credentials
BA BSN-RN CBD CBE CLE CPD
Specialties
Abuse Adolescent Gynecology Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Consultation Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Cesarean, Episiotomy and Scar Pain Childbirth Education Childhood Growth and Development Chronic Pain Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Grief and Loss Health Coach Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High Risk and Low Intervention Obstetrical Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Hospital Birth Infant Care Infertility Labor Doula Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Latch Issues Life Transitions Loss and Bereavement Doula Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Menopause Management Mindfulness Multiples Natural Birth Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Prep Nipple and Breast Pain Oral Dysfunction Overnight Newborn Care Pain Management Panic Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Preconception Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Lactation Education Prenatal Life Pre/Post Natal Pain and Weakness Preventative Care Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sibling Preparation Sleep Consultant Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Teenagers Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Service introduction

My goal is for you to have THE best pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience possible. My offerings include: Prenatal Doula Services - if you happen to have a high risk pregnancy and are on complete on modified bed-rest (assistance with activitivies of daily living, preparation for baby, nursery organization, light housework, meal preparation, coordination of services). Birth Doula Services are unique to you and your partner and may include but are not limited to: birth plan assistance, relaxation and coping techniques, one-on-one education, unlimited virtual support, labour support from onset of labour, postpartum support immediately following, breastfeeding support. Postpartum RN/Doula Services may include: day/overnight support, newborn care, light housekeeping, meal prep, assistance with siblings, lactation support and adjusting to parenthood. I also offer all of these services virtually as well. I offer private, group and virtual Childbirth Education and Lactation Education classes, as well.

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