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After attending over 200 births in the past 10 years, I can confidently say that every birth is unique! Families birthing in the Cowichan Valley are so fortunate to have both home and hospital birthing options as well as wonderful care providers. I work in tandem with your birth partner and health care providers to care for you in your birth experience by providing non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support.
All birth doula care starts with a complimentary consultation where you can get to know me, share your hopes and concerns for your birth, and ask any questions that have been on your mind about birth, babies, and doula care. BOOK A CONSULTATION |
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What does birth doula care include?
Prenatal Support
- Virtual or in person prenatal visit at 34-38 weeks along to discuss birth wishes, pregnancy so far, find out more about how I can support you and your birth partner, and review comfort measures for your birth.
Birth Support
- Early labor support in your home* or in the hospital** when you feel that you'd like support from your doula.
- Active labor support in your home or in the hospital** for when labor starts to get more challenging.
- Birth support in your home or in the hospital and support during the first couple hours postpartum.
- Pictures of your birth and first moments as a new family (as per your wishes).
Postpartum Support
- 24/7 text support for your first 10 weeks postpartum.
- A postpartum visit within the first 10 days of your birth to support you with baby-feeding, sibling adjustment, and non-medical physical support as you heal.
First Time Clients $975+GST Repeat Clients $850+GST
*Your doula will be masked at all times while working in-person with you at your home and at the hospital in addition to monitoring themselves for symptoms (change in taste/smell, cough, fever, fatigue, etc.), frequent hand washing and sanitizing, and following all provincially and federally recommended COVID-19 preventative measures.
**Currently, Cowichan District Hospital is allowing 2 support people per birthing person including doulas. Should this change and doulas are no longer allowed into your birth, virtual support can be provided (hospital wifi is free) should you wish.
- Virtual or in person prenatal visit at 34-38 weeks along to discuss birth wishes, pregnancy so far, find out more about how I can support you and your birth partner, and review comfort measures for your birth.
Birth Support
- Early labor support in your home* or in the hospital** when you feel that you'd like support from your doula.
- Active labor support in your home or in the hospital** for when labor starts to get more challenging.
- Birth support in your home or in the hospital and support during the first couple hours postpartum.
- Pictures of your birth and first moments as a new family (as per your wishes).
Postpartum Support
- 24/7 text support for your first 10 weeks postpartum.
- A postpartum visit within the first 10 days of your birth to support you with baby-feeding, sibling adjustment, and non-medical physical support as you heal.
First Time Clients $975+GST Repeat Clients $850+GST
*Your doula will be masked at all times while working in-person with you at your home and at the hospital in addition to monitoring themselves for symptoms (change in taste/smell, cough, fever, fatigue, etc.), frequent hand washing and sanitizing, and following all provincially and federally recommended COVID-19 preventative measures.
**Currently, Cowichan District Hospital is allowing 2 support people per birthing person including doulas. Should this change and doulas are no longer allowed into your birth, virtual support can be provided (hospital wifi is free) should you wish.
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Kaya Edwards
Pregnancy Loss & Abortion Support Doula Birth Doula Services Postpartum Doula Services Prenatal Classes cowichandoula@gmail.com 778.678.7454 Serving families in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia on the traditional territory of the Quw'utsun nation. As of September 1st we will be located in WhippleTree Junction! Unit F - 4705, Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan |
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Looking for a way to connect in person with other new and expecting families in the Cowichan Valley?
Here We Grow is a FREE weekly drop-in group that adheres to all social distancing protocols while benefitting from the support that in-person connection provides. Founded in January 2020 by Kaya Edwards of Cowichan Doula, Meg Fulton of Rosewater Reproductive Wellness, and Samara Ferguson of WyldFern Doula who all have a passion for supporting families throughout their parenting journey. Weekly drop-in groups are hosted by Kaya and Samara at locations around the Cowichan Valley - for a full schedule and to learn more CLICK HERE. |
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