Doulas of Vancouver

12/14/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵? 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Our latest Hypnobabies blog post breaks down several methods moms have used successfully, including:

• Relaxation and hypnosis
• Visualization
• Pelvic tilts
• Warm baths
• Webster Chiropractic Technique
• And more supportive strategies

Every pregnancy is unique, and having calm, empowering information can make all the difference.

✨ Check out the full article here:
hypnobabies.com/techniques-for-turning-a-breech-baby/

10/27/2024

🌿 Pregnancy Retreat: Find Your Flow 🌊
Join Liza and Amanda for a soul-nourishing afternoon at a Currents Retreat - an intimate pregnancy retreat hosted in a beautiful home sanctuary.

✨ What to expect:
Gentle movement through intuitive yoga & dance
Relaxing acupuncture to calm body & mind
Mindful moments to connect with your growing little one
Community building with fellow mamas-to-be
Give yourself this gift of sacred time to tune into your pregnancy journey. You'll leave feeling renewed, centered, and more connected to both yourself and your baby.
It's time to discover your unique rhythm and ride your own current. 🌊
When: Saturday, Nov.2 Where: Cozy Great Room setting in Kitsilano

Space is limited to ensure an intimate experience. More info at embraceyogawellness.ca/retreats

10/20/2024

Friendly reminder: My next online Zoom webinar on November 5 is about Physiological Birth.
Explore childbirth's 'rite of passage' phases to learn ways to optimize your physiology from this perspective. Discover your body's wisdom that aids in the process of giving birth naturally, including how brain waves change during labour, helping transmute pain. Doulas are welcome to attend. Thanks for sharing.
Time: 715pm-830pm.
Cost: $10
Etransfer: [email protected]

10/08/2024

Practical Baby Care Class
Parents (expectant and new) learn baby care skills. This class is particularly suited to those who have little to no experience with newborns. Practice bathing, swaddling, comforting, holding, burping, diaper changes and baby wearing.
In Person at Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver. Register directly with center. (604) 257-3080 (press 1)
Date: Sunday November 17 (1-3pm)
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/.../510400...
Time: 2 hour class
Investment: $68.25 per couple /1 session
Only 3 spots left!

09/13/2024

I'm offering a Breastfeeding Class November 6th, 5pm-830pm. I'm looking for more expectant parents who would like to join. We have 2 couples so far.

This 3.5 hour class covers the essentials to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Preparation is key to a successful beginning.

Cost: $65/hour
Fee will be split among the couples. The more couples, the lower the free per couple!
This is an in person and private class that will be held in a couple's home.

Please let me know if you'd like to attend.

Thanks. [email protected]

09/06/2024

My next webinar is coming up Tuesday Oct. 1. The topic is Epidurals. Learn about the procedure, benefits, how it affects labour/baby/outcome, examine social messages: to fear childbirth pain, remove/numb/avoid. Explore reframing this paradigm to embrace 'life giving' pain and discover the use of pleasure to enhance your birth experience.
Time: 715pm-830pm
Register with me and send etransfer $10 to [email protected]

VANCOUVER PRENATAL, CHILDBIRTH AND PARENTING CLASSES I teach online Zoom and in person classes. Contact me for more details, to register, and make etransfer payment. Group rate: $65/couple. All classes can be held privately in your home or on Zoom. Private rate applies. REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR WEBIN...

09/04/2024

Practical Baby Care Class
Parents (expectant and new) learn baby care skills. This class is particularly suited to those who have little to no experience with newborns. Practice bathing, swaddling, comforting, holding, burping, diaper changes and baby wearing.

In Person at Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 1 Kingsway, Vancouver. Register directly with center. (604) 257-3080 (press 1)

Two Dates to choose from: Sunday September 15 (1245-245pm)

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/510434?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Sunday November 17 (1-3pm)

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/510400?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Time: 2 hour class

Investment: $68.25 per couple /1 session

08/13/2024

SEPTEMBER 3RD ONLINE WEBINAR: Normal Infant Sleep
Please join me to learn about what is the biological norm for infant sleep, what does 'breastsleeping' and 'co-sleeping' mean, and do's and dont's for different sleep spaces. Explore realistic expectations regarding a newborn's sleep. Learn how to create a safe sleep space.
Register at [email protected]
Etransfer $10 to same email address.
Time: 715pm-830pm. PST