Pregnancy and parenthood in a small town can feel lonely - but the village is absolutely here, just a little tucked away. A doula and mom’s guide to pregnancy meet-ups, mom groups, and new-parent circles in Nelson & the West Kootenays 🤍

Want to keep moving during pregnancy but not sure where to even start? Here's your local doula’s guide to prenatal yoga, strength, pilates, and barre in Nelson & the West Kootenays, plus two brand-new classes launching this Fall 🤍

Nervous about walking into a room full of strangers while pregnant? Same. Here's exactly what happens at a Kootenay Bump Club meet-up — and why you don't need to know anyone, RSVP, or have it all together to belong. Come find your (new) people!

You typed "how much does a doula cost" and then felt a little weird about it - don't - I’ve done the same thing. Here's the honest breakdown of birth doula pricing in BC and the Kootenays: real numbers, what packages actually include, and the funding and registry tricks that make support more affordable than you'd think.

You spent months getting ready for the birth - but what about everything after? Here’s my honest guide to the fourth trimester: feeding, sleep, soothing, babywearing, and caring for you in those first weeks with a newborn.

Choosing where to give birth is one of the first big decisions of pregnancy - and in a smaller, rural community like Nelson, it can feel like there are different considerations. Let's walk through your hospital and home birth options together, so you can decide what feels right for you and your family.

Rent a White Birth Pool, TENS Machine, Birth Ball & Peanut Ball Set, or The Birth Sling in Nelson, BC and the West Kootenays. Clear pricing, hospital-grade cleaning, and local-delivery available. Rentals available to everyone - with discounts for birth support clients.

A guide to maternity care in Nelson, BC and the West Kootenays. Learn the difference between midwives, family doctors, OBs, and doulas - what each one does, who provides care locally (including Kootenay Born, Apple Tree, Colibri, and Blue Heron Midwifery), and how to build a birth team that actually fits your needs.

If you’re pregnant and planning to give birth at the Maternity Unit at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC, you may be wondering what the experience will look like - especially if this is your first baby or first time at this hospital.

Preparing your hospital bag for birth in Nelson, BC? As a local birth doula, I encourage families to focus on comfort over Pinterest perfection. In this guide, I share five simple hospital bag essentials you likely already own - items that can help you feel grounded, prepared, and supported during labour and the early postpartum period.