I found breast/chest feeding support in the Comox Valley to be lacking, so in 2019 I set out to become a Certified Lactation Counselor LC(CBI) with the accredited training site, Childbirth International in order to meet the needs of more families. To further that reach, I am now on the path to becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), which will allow me to work more collaboratively with care providers.

 

I have been a certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) since 2003 with extensive experience supporting and guiding families of young children according to their needs. My knowledge in infant and child development allows me to provide information and guidance to families on their child's developmental stages and growth.

 

In 2021 I was certified as a Childbirth Educator. I teach classes here in the Comox Valley regularly and you can find the class schedule HERE. 

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I have experience with, and am comfortable supporting pregnant people and their partners in both home and hospital settings - including cesarean sections.  I welcome any and all expectant parents, including LGBTQ and teens.

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Birth is a powerful, life-changing event. I am continually in awe of the strength and natural birthing instincts pregnant people have during their labour and birth. My goals as your birth and lactation support person are to help you achieve your most desired and positive experiences as possible by helping you and your partner tap into your strengths and natural abilities.  I nurture and encourage you, and help you become as informed as you feel necessary, leaving you feeling supported and listened to.

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It is my personal and professional goal to maintain your well-being and privacy throughout our time together.  I conduct my professional birth services in the utmost confidential and ethical manner.  This continues even after you are no longer in need of my services.