More about Sarah

I am a cis, queer, white settler woman and my pronouns are she/her.

I have been immersed in childbirth and healthcare my whole life. My mother was a Labour and Delivery nurse and birth centre assistant; she brought home birth videos for us to watch when we were kids!  When I was a teenager, I got a job on Labour and Delivery at a hospital, and worked there for 5 years while I was in university. My degree and my work fed into one other, and I became passionate about patient advocacy, healthcare systems, and evidence-based childbirth practices.

I completed a Master's degree and trained with DONA International several years later,  and have been serving and teaching families ever since.

I moved to Victoria in 2020, mid-pandemic, to be closer to family. My sister gave birth to her first child in December, and I served as her doula. 

When I'm not with my nieces, I am reading or taking still more trainings and certifications, the latest ones being on abortion support, as well the upcoming medical school application season!

My passion for learning and teaching is the foundation for everything I do. In my experience and training, the evidence derived from peer-reviewed and reputably-published research is the gold standard for informing my policies and practices. 

Throughout my career, I have learned how health and healthcare systems that are regarded as satisfactory can - and should - rise to the highest possible standards in order to achieve longevity, accessibility, and sustainability. This can only be achieved through the combined efforts of government, policy, education, advocacy, and grassroots community engagement. 

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The healthcare crisis continues. It has never been a better time to get a doula and all the support and resources we offer, especially if you're waiting for perinatal care or did not get the provider you wished for. 

2024 spots are full up, but I have a few spots left in March and April 2025; I always encourage people to begin their doula and resource search nice and early!

You have questions, I have answers!

Q: How do I know which package to go for?

A: I want to enable you to realize your values and goals for your perinatal journey. It would be great to discuss what you feel you need and want, and then look at how I can support and empower you towards those ends. I will never expect you to pay for services you do not receive, and our agreements will always be fair and equitable.

Q: When should I be booking doulas and/or classes?

A: As soon as possible! It's never too early to begin delving into all things birth and babies. While it is never too late to reach out, you may find that I cannot accommodate your due window as my bookings do fill up.