Debra's primary focus, having worked for 3 decades as a doula and childbirth educator is to share her extensive knowledge and wisdom with expectant couples and new parents. She provides consulting sessions for those desiring to understand more deeply, not only about the birth process, but about themselves and how they will navigate this utterly transformational journey. Sessions involve a very personalized approach, with one to one support/guidance that addresses each individual's specific concerns, fears and questions. Ultimately to explore, reflect, and shed light on what's real and meaningful for them. Topics can include understanding pregnancy tests, making sense of a previous experience (failure to progress, induction, cesarean, overcoming a traumatic birth, breastfeeding issues), planning for a VBAC/HBAC, for a homebirth, gaining clarity about induction and low fluids or big baby, GBS, and gestational diabetes.

For new parents, sessions focus on adjustment to parenting, making sense of your newborn's behaviour, normal infant sleep education, practical baby care, comforting and soothing techniques, baby wearing and understanding your newborn's attachment needs.

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Debra completed doula trainings and a certified childbirth educator program in the early 1990’s. Over the span of 33 years she has taken numerous educational courses and attended conferences to keep well informed. She has supported hundreds of families during their pregnancy and parenting journeys. She continues to be passionate about providing accurate evidence based information to aid parents in determining what’s best for them. She is a member of the Doula Services Association and mentors new doulas. As a Certified Childbirth Educator she teaches The Doulas of Vancouver's Conscious Birth series and other short courses.