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Maternal Village Doula Services

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Maternal Village Doula Services

DONA certified Doula providing women and their partners with the support they need in order to have the birth & postpartum experience they envision

Chatham-Kent Birth Services offers Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula services. A doula is a certified professional experienced in childbirth who provides women and partners with continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after the birth of your baby. We are able to support you if you are low risk or high risk, using a midwife or doctor, planning a homebirth or hos

pital birth. Doulas work with clients who want to avoid medications, as well as those clients who are planning to use medications. Chatham-Kent Birth Services founder, Emily Hime, is a DONA International Certified Doula who offers support before, during, and after birth allowing women and their partners to experience the birth & postpartum periods they envision for themselves. Studies show that Doula's:
- reduce the rate of medicated births
-reduce the rate of medical interventions (such as C-sections, episiotomies, use of forceps, induction)
-reduce the risk of tearing
-shorten the length of labour
-reduce the risk of postpartum depression
-increase the success of breastfeeding
- Increase overall satisfaction with birth

Doulas not only support mothers, but also partners and other family members involved in the birth. "If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it" - Dr John H Kennell

09/04/2026

On September 2nd we welcomed this sweet baby girl, Haven, into the world 🤍 She is pure perfection and her mama is incredibly strong!

It’s always such an honour to walk alongside parents as they welcome their little ones earthside!

08/31/2026

Ten years ago, I stepped into my first birth space as a doula. I had no idea then just how much this work, and the families I would meet along the way, would shape the direction of my life.

Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside so many families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, feeding, healing, uncertainty and some of the biggest transitions of their lives.

And throughout those years, I kept hearing the same things.

“I wish we had something like this here.”

“Where do I go for support after the baby comes?”

“Why are these resources so hard to find?”

“We need more for moms in our community.”

Those conversations stayed with me.

Every family who shared what they needed. Every client who pointed out a gap. Every mom who wished there was somewhere to go. Every person who trusted me to be part of their story helped shape the vision that eventually became The Maternal Village.

And now, after ten years of doula work, I get to continue doing what I love from a space that was built because of all of you.

I am officially working out of The Maternal Village | Maternal Wellness Centre , offering birth and postpartum doula services, and I am officially BACK ON CALL. 🙌

My books are now open for 2027 births.

There is something incredibly full-circle about welcoming doula families into this space. The Maternal Village may have started as a dream in my head, but it was built from ten years of listening to women and families tell me what was missing.

To every family who has invited me into one of the most vulnerable, powerful and life-changing moments of your lives, thank you.

You didn’t just allow me to support your family.

You helped me build the village I always wished existed.

Here’s to the next chapter. 🤍

2027 birth doula bookings are now open.
Birth + postpartum support available through The Maternal Village.

08/01/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week 🤍

Breastfeeding is so much more than feeding a baby.

It’s the countless hours spent with a baby in your arms.
It’s middle-of-the-night feeds when the rest of the world is sleeping.
It’s sore ni***es, cluster feeding, growth spurts, and wondering if you’re doing enough.
It’s learning, adjusting, and showing up again and again.

It’s a commitment that often goes unseen.

It requires patience, resilience, sacrifice, and an incredible amount of love. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, pumping around the clock, combination feeding with breast milk, or navigating unexpected challenges, your journey deserves to be recognized.

Breastfeeding isn’t always easy, and it certainly isn’t something that comes naturally for everyone. Behind every feeding session is a mother giving her time, energy, body, and heart to nourish her baby.

This World Breastfeeding Week, let’s celebrate not perfection, but perseverance.
Let’s support mothers with compassion instead of judgment.
Let’s normalize asking for help.
And let’s remind every breastfeeding parent that they were never meant to do this alone.

To every mother who has breastfed for one day, one month, one year, or anywhere in between—your dedication matters.

You are doing an incredible job. 🤍

07/27/2026

What if the things we’ve accepted about birth… deserve a second look? 🤍

We’ve heard these phrases so many times that they’ve started to sound like facts.

“Your pelvis is too small.”
“Your baby is too big.”
“Failure to progress.”
“Your body just isn’t doing what it should.”

Sometimes these concerns are real. Sometimes they require intervention. And sometimes… they deserve more context, more questions, and more time.

The goal isn’t to reject modern medicine.

The goal is to help families understand why recommendations are being made, what the evidence says, and what options exist—so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

Because informed consent isn’t just signing a form.

It’s understanding your choices.

At The Maternal Village, we believe birth isn’t about following one “right” path. It’s about being educated, respected, and supported—whether your birth unfolds at home, in a hospital, medicated, unmedicated, vaginally, or by cesarean.

✨ Ask questions.
✨ Seek understanding.
✨ Trust that your voice belongs in every birth room.

07/24/2026

Dawson’s Birth Story ✨

When I arrived in Thamesville around 9:20 a.m., labour was well underway. Contractions were coming every 4–5 minutes, and together we settled into a rhythm, moving through a variety of positions to help baby descend. We spent time on the toilet, in deep squats, on hands and knees, and using abdominal lifts with the rebozo.

One of the things that stood out most was her joy between contractions. She would smile, catch her breath, and say how different this labour felt compared to her previous births. Even as the intensity built, there was a sense of confidence and calm that filled the room.

As labour picked up quickly, she made her way into the birth tub. The warm water brought comfort and relief, allowing her to relax into each wave.

Before long, she began pushing. This stage felt different—more challenging and longer than she expected. She moved from the tub to the couch, where she found a position that allowed her body to work more effectively. With each push, baby made steady progress.

As her baby made its way earthside, she remained incredibly calm and in control. There was a double shoulder dystocia, and through it all she listened, worked with her body, and welcomed her baby with remarkable strength.

It’s a boy!

Dawson Paul arrived weighing an impressive 9 lbs 4 oz and 22 inches long.

He entered the world surrounded by love and is already so lucky to have two big brothers to guide him, protect him, and teach him as he grows.

Welcome to the world, sweet Dawson. 🤍

07/21/2026

Not every doula is the right fit for every family… and that’s okay. 🤍

I believe the best support starts with shared values.

So here’s what you can expect if you choose to follow along:

✨ Evidence-based education over fear.
✨ Support without judgment.
✨ Informed choices, always.
✨ A safe place to ask every question.
✨ Honest conversations about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood.
✨ A reminder that you were never meant to do this alone.

If you’re looking for someone to tell you there’s only one “right” way to have a baby, we probably won’t be the perfect match.

But if you’re looking for support that empowers you to make the decisions that are right for your family…

Welcome. You’ve found your village. 🌿

💬 Which one of these resonates with you most? I’d love to hear in the comments.

07/18/2026

Before I became a mom, I had so many opinions.

I thought I’d always know exactly what I’d do.

Then motherhood humbled me.

It taught me that parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about adapting, learning, asking for help, and giving yourself grace.

Most of us entered motherhood carrying expectations that didn’t survive the first few weeks.

And maybe that’s okay.

Because the mothers we become are often far stronger, softer, and wiser than the women we imagined we’d be.

💛 What belief did motherhood completely change for you?

Let’s normalize changing our minds.

⬇️ Share yours in the comments.

Save this post for the days you need the reminder that you’re doing better than you think.

07/14/2026

No one tells you about this moment.

The moment where your body finally goes quiet.

The room fades away.

And the tiny human you’ve imagined for months is suddenly real.

This is the face of someone meeting their baby for the very first time.

Not posed.
Not filtered.
Not perfect.

Just raw, overwhelming love.

Birth isn’t always peaceful.
It isn’t always glamorous.
It doesn’t have to look like Instagram.

Sometimes it looks like shaking hands.
Happy tears.
Complete shock.
Relief.
Power.
A woman realizing, “I actually did it.”

As a doula, I’ve witnessed this moment over and over.

And somehow…
It never becomes ordinary.

Because this isn’t just the birth of a baby.

It’s the birth of a mother.

🤍 If you’ve given birth, tell me one word that describes the moment you first saw your baby.

I’ll go first: Magic.

07/10/2026

May we become the women who leave behind stories that build confidence instead of fear, so the next generation enters birth trusting themselves before anything else.

May they grow up knowing that birth can be powerful, not terrifying.
That mothers deserve unwavering support.
That their bodies are wise.
That intuition belongs in every birth space.
And that becoming a mother is not something to fear, but something to be deeply honoured.

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15 Grand Avenue W
Chatham, ON
N7L1B4

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15193500755

Website

http://mothernurturedoulaservices.ca/

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