WELCOME TO ALIGHT DOULA

  • Are you seeking a trusted, supportive presence at your birth?

  • Maybe you feel overwhelmed with information.

  • Do you dream of texting an expert with questions?

I’ll help you achieve a calm birth, be your birth cheerleader, or provide you with support as a birth professional.

  • Labour Education

    In-home education and preparation sessions leading up to your birth.

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  • Birth Support

    Support at home through early labour, throughout your entire birth, and up to 3 hours after your baby is born.

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  • Postpartum Support

    Nurturing support in your home once baby has arrived.

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“I couldn’t imagine going through this experience without Michaela. The education & preparation before the birth was so empowering. She was on-call and came to our home when my water broke, packed up my bag, and followed us to the hospital. She stayed the entire time, providing comfort and guidance. Her roll in our experience was invaluable!”

— SARA | 1st TIME MOM

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE POSTPARTUM PLANNING GUIDE

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • How to physically and mentally set up for postpartum

  • 9 topics to build your plan

  • 2-page worksheet to create your plan

Meet Michaela

Hi, I’m a birth and postpartum doula who helps first-time birthers feel informed with 1-on-1 support that is tailored to them.

  • I’m here to make you feel cared for.

  • I provide personalized support for any and all your needs.

  • What I want most is for you to feel calm, comforted, and empowered.

Alight Doula Blog

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We don’t need cervical checks to know how dilated you are
We don’t need cervical checks to know how dilated you are

Leading up to labour, first-time birthers are very curious about what the different stages of labour feel like. Most are usually pretty interested in finding out how many centimetres dilated they are too.

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Early labour tip
Early labour tip

Early labour is when contractions are sporadic; they last less than a minute and don’t have a distinct pattern. This stage can last a long time (we’re talking days), so it’s best to ignore.

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How to feel less pain in labour
How to feel less pain in labour

Grantly Dick-Read first suggested the fear-tension-pain cycle in the 1920s. When a birther is fearful in labour they increase the tension in their body, which causes them the feel more pain, and this continues the cycle.

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