The Hive Yyc Doula Services

The Hive Yyc Doula Services A deep love for pregnancy, birth and beyond. A fierce advocate for all birthing peoples.

Join me and some other rad doulas to come watch this documentary. šŸ“£ Community Screening InvitationWe are delighted to in...
11/21/2025

Join me and some other rad doulas to come watch this documentary.

šŸ“£ Community Screening Invitation
We are delighted to invite you to a special Private Premiere screening of The Microbirth Plan, a groundbreaking new documentary exploring how the very first moments of life can shape lifelong health.
From birth practices to the incredible role of a mother’s microbes, this film reveals the latest science to help give every child the healthiest possible start.

šŸ“… Date: November 29, 2025
šŸ“ Venue: Calgary Birth Essentials
šŸŽŸ Tickets/Entry: $10-15. Purchase tickets at the door or via Eventbrite

Time for a little calendar refresh and my latest availability is posted above! I’m so grateful to the families already b...
11/04/2025

Time for a little calendar refresh and my latest availability is posted above!

I’m so grateful to the families already booking well into 2026 šŸ’›

If you’re preparing for birth or the tender postpartum season, here’s what’s new (and what I’m loving offering right now):

šŸ Home Birth & Pool Rental Kits
• everything you need for a calm, cozy setup right at home.
šŸ The Births & the Bees
• a two-day birth + postpartum prep class that blends evidence-based info with real-life doula wisdom.
šŸ For the Support Person
• a virtual gathering to help your partner or birth team feel confident and connected.
šŸ Bee Gentle
• postpartum planning and gentle preparation for the fourth trimester.
(All above classes/workshops are with )
šŸ Bee-longing Gatherings with
• monthly community circles for connection, conversation, and support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
šŸ Specialized Body-Feeding Support
• individualized care for families navigating feeding challenges, body-feeding, pumping, or combo feeding.

Whether your story unfolds at home, in hospital, or through a beautiful belly birth, my goal is always the same: that you feel supported, informed, and seen every step of the way.

I made it to 40! So this doula is heading to Mexico. Im hopeful that all babies for November wait till I get home…but I ...
10/15/2025

I made it to 40! So this doula is heading to Mexico. Im hopeful that all babies for November wait till I get home…but I will be enjoying a lot of tacos, podcasts, audiobooks, and friends šŸā™„ļø.

See you all in a few days

Because the real jump scares aren’t skeletons in the closet… they’re the outdated rules that still creep into the birth ...
10/08/2025

Because the real jump scares aren’t skeletons in the closet… they’re the outdated rules that still creep into the birth room.

Think: sweeps at 38 weeks, cords clamped before they finish pulsing, ā€œfailure to progressā€ being whispered like a curse. šŸ’€
Spookyyyyy

But…you don’t have to let those ghosts haunt your story. With the right support, knowledge, and advocacy, birth can feel less haunted house and more cozy hive.

It’s spooky season šŸŽƒšŸ‘»ā€¦ but your birth doesn’t have to feel like a haunted house.Some of the scariest parts of birth aren...
10/01/2025

It’s spooky season šŸŽƒšŸ‘»ā€¦ but your birth doesn’t have to feel like a haunted house.

Some of the scariest parts of birth aren’t the contractions, it’s the outdated rules, pressure, and lack of choice.

Knowledge, support, and advocacy can help take the fear factor out of your birth.

šŸ Doula Calendar + New Services Update! šŸWhat a season it has been šŸā™„ļø My fall calendar is officially full (thank you, t...
09/26/2025

šŸ Doula Calendar + New Services Update! šŸ

What a season it has been šŸā™„ļø My fall calendar is officially full (thank you, truly, for trusting me in your births!). As we look ahead, I’ve got some exciting things to share: both upcoming spots and new ways to work with me.

Here’s where things stand:
• October: FULL (this doula is celebrating turning 40 with a little sunshine in Mexico ā˜€ļøšŸŒŠ)
• November: 1 spot
• December: FULL
• January: 1 spot
• February: 2 spots
• March: 1 spot
• April: 4 spots
• May: 3 spots
• June: 4 spots*
• July: 4 spots* (*due date dependent)

And here’s what’s new
• Home Birth & Pool Rental Kits (no last-minute shopping stress, everything in one place)
• The Births & the Bees - our two-day birth & postpartum prep class, and for the support person virtual class included
• For the Support Person - a virtual gathering for the unsung heroes of birth
• Bee Gentle - postpartum planning & gentle preparation

Whether you’re picturing a cozy home birth, a hospital journey, or a belly birth, I’d be honored to support your family.

Reach out to book a free meet and greet, snag a spot, or ask about kits & classes. Let’s make sure you feel supported, informed, and deeply cared for every step of the way.

October is for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, pumpkin spice…and getting prepared for birth šŸŽƒšŸ‚This month, we’re bringing all...
09/09/2025

October is for cozy sweaters, warm drinks, pumpkin spice…and getting prepared for birth šŸŽƒšŸ‚

This month, we’re bringing all the goodness of The Birth and the Bees into a format that works for busy families:
šŸ Two full Saturdays to dive deep into labour, comfort measures, cesareans, and postpartum recovery

šŸ Plus, a virtual evening class just for support people, so your partner feels confident, capable, and ready to show up for you

Our classes are small, cozy, and welcoming. We’ll cover the evidence-based essentials, share the kind of ā€œwhy didn’t anyone tell me this?ā€ gems every new parent deserves, and keep the space supportive and calm.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep things personal.

Tap the link in bio to save your October spot!

Sometimes, when you finally hit that magic number •10 cm• there isn’t this big rush to start pushing.Instead, your body ...
09/04/2025

Sometimes, when you finally hit that magic number •10 cm• there isn’t this big rush to start pushing.

Instead, your body might pause.

This is what midwives often call the ā€œrest & be thankfulā€ stage.

A little breather where contractions slow down, you catch your breath, and your body switches gears from opening the cervix to bringing your baby down.

Think of it as your body saying: ā€œHold on, let me reset before we do the big work.ā€

Here’s the thing…it’s normal:
You might not feel the urge to push right away (totally okay)
It’s a perfect moment to sip water, change positions, or just close your eyes
As long as baby’s doing well, there’s no rush

Doctors and nurses might not use the phrase ā€œrest & be thankfulā€ (they’ll call it the passive second stage), but I love this reminder that your body is wise, and knows when to pause and when to push.

✨Birth isn’t a race. Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need ✨

Things I Hear in the Birth Room Part 2Somewhere between sacred silence and absolute chaos, there’s the real talk:The lau...
09/02/2025

Things I Hear in the Birth Room Part 2

Somewhere between sacred silence and absolute chaos, there’s the real talk:
The laughter mid-contraction.
The ā€œWait… did I just poop?ā€
The unexpected one-liners from partners, toddlers, doulas (me), and everyone in between.

Birth isn’t just intense…it’s also real, raw, and sometimes downright hilarious.

Here’s to the wild, weird, wonderful things said when a baby’s about to arrive šŸā™„ļø

Hey support person, this one’s for youYou are more than just the hand-holder or bag-carrier, you’re the steady presence,...
08/29/2025

Hey support person, this one’s for you

You are more than just the hand-holder or bag-carrier, you’re the steady presence, the encourager, the one they’ll remember leaning on through birth and postpartum.

That’s why we created our 2-hour virtual Support Person Class…a safe space just for you to learn, ask questions, and feel confident in your role. We’ll talk comfort measures for labour, how to truly support breastfeeding, what not to say, how to care for yourself while you care for them, and what those early postpartum days actually look like.

šŸThis class is best taken after a childbirth preparation class, so you and your birthing person are learning in ways that complement each other.šŸ

This September join us and walk away with the tools and confidence to be the kind of support they’ll never forget.

In birth work, TMI has a new meaning: Tell Me Immediately.Your body sends signals all the time, some obvious, some subtl...
08/26/2025

In birth work, TMI has a new meaning: Tell Me Immediately.

Your body sends signals all the time, some obvious, some subtle. Even if something feels awkward, ā€œgross,ā€ or too small to matter… it matters. Those details help guide the next step and remind you that you don’t have to figure it out alone.

So if you ever find yourself wondering ā€œis this worth mentioning?ā€

The answer is always yes.

Because in this space, TMI is exactly what we wantšŸā™„ļø

Back with more birthy definitions! šŸā™„ļøYou know those words you keep hearing during pregnancy but no one really explains?...
08/24/2025

Back with more birthy definitions! šŸā™„ļø

You know those words you keep hearing during pregnancy but no one really explains? I’ve got you.

This is Part Two of my Doula Dictionary, breaking down common terms in a way that actually makes sense (and maybe even makes you smile). Because you deserve to feel in the loop, not left Googling or Chat gpt in the middle of the night.

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