Maria

Service Description

An Educated Birth is an Empowered Birth I am a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a yoga and Pilates teacher specializing in prenatal and postnatal yoga. My journey into birth work began through my own experiences as the mother of four children. Throughout my pregnancies, births and postpartum, I experienced challenge, empowerment, fear, grief, courage and immense joy. ​ As a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, I have also had the privilege of hearing many clients share their pregnancy, birth and postpartum stories. Their experiences have shown me the wide range of challenges and joys that families encounter. ​ My personal experiences, together with the stories families have entrusted to me, has inspired me to become a doula. ​ I offer evidence-based education, gentle guidance, and personalized support so you can feel informed, heard, and cared for throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore your options, listen to your instincts, build trust in yourself, honour your boundaries, and feel confident using your voice to advocate for the care and birth experience that feels right for you. ​ During labour I offer a calm steady presence. Provide physical comfort measures and emotional support for you and your partner. TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Certified Doula Body Ready Method Professional Yoga Teacher specializing in PreNatal and PostNatal Mat and Reformer Pilates Teacher Mother of four children​