More about Sarah

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

I have been immersed in childbirth education 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, where I worked for 5 years while attending university. My degree and my work fed into one another, igniting my passion for patient advocacy, healthcare systems, and evidence-based perinatal practices. 

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

I moved to Victoria in 2020, mid-pandemic, to be closer to family. My sister (pictured as a newborn with me, above!) gave birth to her first child in December and her second came in spring 2023—I served as her doula both times. 

When I'm not with my nieces, I am reading or pursuing more trainings and certifications, with my latest focuses being neonatal resuscitation and abortion support, as well as preparing for 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 approaches 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, patient advocacy, and grassroots community engagement.

 Visit my DoulaMatch profile to read testimonials from my previous clients.   

"My partner and I cannot say enough good things about Sarah and the support she provided us before, during and after the birth of our first baby. She brings a wealth of knowledge with her and wields it with compassion and sensitivity, and also without judgement -so we always felt informed and supported in our choices during the birthing process. I was specifically looking for support that would integrate with a hospital birth, and Sarah did this beautifully. We were so impressed by her ability to anticipate my/my partner's needs as the birth unfolded in some unexpected ways, and her check-ins with us in the hours and days following birth were invaluable and reassuring . We will be leaning on Sarah during the newborn phase , and are so grateful to have her on our team."
- Ilona, 2026

I humbly and gratefully acknowledge that I am an uninvited guest on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, on whose lands I have unjustly occupied.

While their historic connections to land and place continue to this day, I hope to live, work, and play here in a manner that demonstrates my respect for the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I adhere to the calls to action set forth by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including matters of child welfare, health, justice, language and culture, and education. 

The healthcare crisis is certainly coming to a middle. It has never been a better time to seek doula services 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. Additionally, my childbirth education programs emphasize patient advocacy to ensure you have the best experience possible.

Spring 2026 spots are full up, but I have a few openings left in Summer 2026; I always encourage people to begin their doula and resource search nice and early!

You have questions, and I have answers!  

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

A: My goal is to help you realize your values and goals throughout your perinatal journey. It would be beneficial to discuss what you feel you need and want regarding childbirth education, and then we can explore how my doula services can support and empower you towards those ends. I will always ensure that you only pay for the services you receive, and our agreements will 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 start your journey into childbirth education, birth, and babies. While it is never too late to reach out for patient advocacy, please keep in mind that I may not be able to accommodate your due window as my bookings do fill up.