* Certified Doula, DONA International
* Postpartum doula
* Mother or two; hospital births-one natural
* Comfortable with both hospital and home births
* Experience with twins/birth and postpartum

"I have a deep passion for the wonder of birth and the strength of women. My goal as a Doula is to provide intuitive support and advocacy, to moms/partners through their birth experience. As well as to provide understanding and experienced postpartum support."

*Certified Doula CD(DONA)
*Mother of two, both natural hospital births(premature)
*Over 7 years experience providing empowering, compassionate doula care; attended home births, hospital births, and a cesarean birth
*Enjoy working with birthing partners, families, midwives/physicians, and hospital staff

"Pregnancy and childbirth are two of the most powerful and miraculous experiences in a woman's life. It's an honour to provide women (and their partners) with intuitive, competent, and gentle support so every birth is a positive experience for all."

* Not accepting new clients for the remainder 2010
* Certified Doula,Dona International
* Postpartum Doula candidate with DONA
* Certified hypnotherapist
* Breastfeeding Counsellor
* University Certificate in Counselling Women
* Mother of two,one hospital, one home birth
"I believe every pregnant/birthing woman should be supported and cared for so that she can put her energy into nurturing herself and her baby. I look forward to supporting expectant parents though this amazing process."

*Certified with DONA International
*Breastfeeding Counselor
*Certified Childbirth Educator / Prenatal Instructor
*Mother of two, both natural home births
*Roots Doula Care
"Recognizing the uniqueness of every family, it is my goal to empower women, to nurture and support them in their own exceptional birth experience."

*Doula Candidate, DONA International
*Mother of one natural hospital birth
*BIRTHING FROM WITHIN® Mentor
*Childbirth Educator

"I am honoured to nurture and support women and their families as they discover their inner strengths and resources throughout their birth journey and the transition to parenthood"

*Certified with DONA International;10 years experience
*Mother of two, both joyous home births with midwives
*Certified therapeutic herbalist and reflexologist
*Prenatal instructor and Breast feeding counselor

"I envision gentle births for babies, see birth as an empowering experience for women and believe in putting trust in the miracles of nature." www.rhythm-spirit.com

*Certified with DONA International
*Doula Trainer
*Mother of four joyous births,two hospital, two at home
*Professional Reflexologist/instructor
*Prenatal instructor with VIHA/comox valley prenatal
*Certified "happiest Baby" instructor

"I have a strong belief in the power of women and their miraculous bodies. I am continuously honoured to guide women and couples through this transition into parenthood."

* Doula candidate- DONA International
* Mother of two, both natural hospital deliveries with midwives
* Breastfeeding Counsellor

"Pregnancy and childbirth are the most natural and amazing processes that a woman can endure. Becoming a Doula, I can provide the support and advocacy that a mother and her family needs to complete their journey into parenthood".

* Experienced Doula since 2000-DONA international trained
* Registered Massage Therapist/ Certified Infant Massage Instructor
* Experience with Home/ Hospital Births
* Acupressure/Massage techniques for Labour & Birth
* Mother of two, one home and one hospital birth
* www.kirstenwerner.com

"As a Birth Doula I accompany women in labour and I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort to help ensure a safe and empowering birth experience."

* Certified Birth Doula, DONA International
* Mother of three: stillbirth, caesarean and natural VBAC
* Experience with both hospital and home births, GP's and midwives

Every birth, no matter what it looks like, is an opportunity for a woman to tap into her inner “Wonder Woman”: courageous, superhuman powers and gorgeous. As her doula, I work to be her “invisible jet” – providing the emotional and physical support she and her family may need for an amazing experience.

* Doula Candidate, DONA International
* One beautiful natural hospital birth
* Certified Bowen Therapist, Ortho-bionomist, Advanced Jin Shin Do Acupressurist, Registered Shiatsu practitioner, Certified Clavitherapy, RAC-Registered Reflexologist, Certified Applied Kinesiologist, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.
* Aiding moms in childbirth since 1990.

My hope for every labouring woman is that she feels strong, safe, nurtured and fulfilled. I recruit my abilities and experience in a caring, gentle manner to help mom to feel supported on every level, physically, as well as emotionally; whether she delivers in hospital or at home. Bowen is safe to use up to the time of delivery.

* Doula candidate- DONA International
* Mother of three wonderful young adults
* certified soul coach /past life coach

"I am dedicated to educating and empowering birthing women and their families to make informed choices. To create a safe, supported and nurturing environment allowing you to tune into your body’s wisdom, your unique rhythm. Embrace the transformational power of creation. My intention is for my clients to cherish the birth of their babies in the most positive way. Having a birth doula creates a powerful alliance. I’d be honored to support your vision." stillyou

* Doula Candidate, DONA International
* MSc and Certified Natural Health Practitioner (Holistic Massage and Reiki), and Kripalu Yoga Teacher, welcoming pre-Natal students at The Heart Gate Studio, Seal Bay.
* Sacred Movement Originator and Facilitator
* Teacher of Energy Work 101 - and Pre-Natal Massage to expecting couples
* Have been supporting people in rebirthing themselves since 2000 and birthing out of this life since 2003

"Being invited to become pregnant couples’ companion on a potentially very transformational part of their journey together is a great honour as birthing is Sacred Work. My aim is to guide and support the couple towards a deeply fulfilling, self-empowering and bonding rite of passage during their unique birth experience in an as calm and centered sacred space as we are able to create and hold as the birth unfolds."

* Doula candidate with Dona International
* Mother of two, very unique home birth (one water birth)
* Bilingual English/Japanese
* Certified yoga instructor (pre/postnatal)

"I believe in women's wisdom and strength and as a Doula I hope to support women and their family in experiencing their own unique journey through pregnancy and birth."

* Doula Candidate, DONA International
* Russian/English/spoken French
* mother of two; hospital births
* comfortable with both hospital and home births
* experience with different cultures and beliefs

"I honor woman's wish to become a Mother. As a doula I am blessed to help birthing woman find their natural power to go though this amazing path, and to celebrate the coming of little love-creation to her family."