Fern & Nettle Doula Services

Fern & Nettle Doula Services Compassionate doula care, Cambridge, Ontario. Virtual doula support. Fern & Nettle Doula is commited to providing inclusive, non-judgemental care.

That involves caring for clients from all backgrounds, races and cultures. It means working with people of all genders and recognizing that not only those who identify as women birth babies. It also means helping clients through abortions, surrogacy and adoption. It means holding space for the unique and beautiful YOU!

Exciting news! This has been coming for a while but I can finally share: my husband and I are moving back to BC! We love...
02/17/2026

Exciting news!
This has been coming for a while but I can finally share: my husband and I are moving back to BC! We loved Sunshine Coast so much (where we lived twice before - we even got married there) that when an opportunity came up for J to apply for a job there, there was no hesitation. We knew it’ll be a big change and will be difficult for my business (the birth community in the Waterloo Region is incredible and I’ll miss it so much!) but we are just not built for city living. We are planning on staying on the Coast for a very long time!
My business might look differently but I’m still very much planning on supporting clients! Doula services will be available starting in July of this year.
If you are on the Sunshine Coast, let’s connect! I’m so excited to start building community there.

Are you pregnant with a due date between now and the end of May 2026? Are you dreaming about feeling supported and held ...
01/27/2026

Are you pregnant with a due date between now and the end of May 2026? Are you dreaming about feeling supported and held during labour and birth? Let’s chat! My books are fully open for birth clients!

Looking for a birth doula? Your due date is between now and the end of May 2026? Let’s connect! I’d love to support you!
01/27/2026

Looking for a birth doula? Your due date is between now and the end of May 2026? Let’s connect! I’d love to support you!

Looking for ways to prepare for a vaginal birth? Try these!There’s no magic formula to ensure that you’ll have a complic...
01/26/2026

Looking for ways to prepare for a vaginal birth? Try these!
There’s no magic formula to ensure that you’ll have a complication-free, vaginal birth. But adding some of these things can help prepare your body for labour and make it a bit easier when time comes.
A note on herbs: despite being “natural”, they can interact with some medications (red raspberry leaf tea can be contraindicated if you have to take insulin) or cause allergies. Make sure to ask your provider if it’s safe to you to use herbal remedies.
May I also suggest working with a doula? Having a doula decreases your risk of having a c-section and increases satisfaction after birth!

Just look at this gorgeous true knot- discovered after a healthy, vaginal birth! True knots happen in about 1% of all pr...
01/06/2026

Just look at this gorgeous true knot- discovered after a healthy, vaginal birth!
True knots happen in about 1% of all pregnancies and most of the time do not cause any negative outcomes. If they are very tight, however, oxygen flow to the fetus might be compromised, which can lead to serious issues.
If you know that you have a true knot on your umbilical cord, your pregnancy will likely be closely monitored in the third trimester, with some extra Doppler testing. Paying attention to fetal movements is always recommended and can help prevent serious complications.
A true knot of the umbilical cord doesn’t mean that a pregnant person cannot have a vaginal birth - in most cases we don’t know that the knot is even present! Fetal distress during labour can be a basis for a recommendation for a c-section but in most cases the cause of distress is unknown.
Have you seen/ had a true knot? What was the experience?

01/04/2026

This year’s word was difficult to pick: I had a few that I was trying to decide between but this one just popped up in my head during a restorative yoga class.
Last year I chose “abundance” and I’m so happy to say that it manifested! I’m hoping that 2026 will be full of care: for the community, clients, friends and family but also for myself. I want to focus on caring for my body as much as needed - and for my passions, mental health- all of the things that make me able to care for others.
Did you pick a world for 2026? Please share!

Short but sweet trip to Poland to see family. I did a terrible job taking pictures and have nothing with my mom, grandpa...
01/02/2026

Short but sweet trip to Poland to see family. I did a terrible job taking pictures and have nothing with my mom, grandparents or two dear friends I got to see. But we spent lots of quality time with loved ones, had good food, and some excellent coffee and walked or kilometres through forests, parks and cities.

12/18/2025

2015 was full in terms of work but it was just generally a beautiful year. My jobs bring me a lot of joy but there was so much more to 2025 than that! Here are some of my favourite moments of the year.

As the year is coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the wonderful journey of 2025. Each doula’s work load and capac...
12/17/2025

As the year is coming to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the wonderful journey of 2025.
Each doula’s work load and capacity is different. As I was trying to balance client care, space holding, family life and joy, some things had to be moved to the back burner. I didn’t really have any vacation and I probably took too many back up clients to rest enough. But I was filled with gratitude and the feeling of belonging. I learned how to prioritize my health a bit more. I made amazing friends. I read books, spent time outside, I held parents through moments of absolute joy and through grief. I cuddled babies and dogs. I can honestly say that this was one of the most beautiful years so far.
Thank you! I’m grateful to each person who invited me to be a part of their journey- as a doula, a friend or in any other capacity. I’m very excited to see what the next year has in store for me!

11/20/2025

Worrying about those things (and so many more!) is a pretty universal experience. Every parent I’ve ever talked to had at least a few of those concerns at some point.
Knowing that everyone has similar thoughts can be helpful. Talking about it with others is even better! Find your people before things get really hard - whether it’s friends, a trusted provider (a doula perhaps), a local parenting group… You’ll quicly realize that your worries are normal - and worth acknowledging. And, if your feelings become overwhelming or concerning, please reach out to a therapist/ peer support and ask for help.

5 years ago we said “I do” for the second time (the first time being in an office, in our work clothes, because we were ...
10/24/2025

5 years ago we said “I do” for the second time (the first time being in an office, in our work clothes, because we were signing the paperwork at the end of a normal day), with an officiant and 3 other people present. We had to postpone the ceremony by 3 weeks due to a work deployment to the States. It was a strange year, full of unknowns and stress but also joy and love.
After the ceremony we went for a short hike and had a picnic on a shore. A curious seal swam over to see what all of the laughter was about. We ate and drank and celebrated each other and our friends who rearranged their lives twice to be able to be with us. It was so special.
In the last 5 years we moved a few times, laughed a lot, adventured a bunch. We’ve loved each other well through sickness and health, highs and lows, through challenges and ease. We chose each other over and over again.
Happy anniversary, my love!

Hello, Friends!I’m thrilled to say that 2025 is fully booked for me. Between birth support, postpartum support for birth...
10/06/2025

Hello, Friends!

I’m thrilled to say that 2025 is fully booked for me. Between birth support, postpartum support for birth clients and dog walking (and yoga teacher training!), the last quarter will be busy. I’m excited to witness people meet their babies, to help families thrive and to learn.
Due to some unknowns, I’m pausing any and all bookings for 2026. I will still work with currents clients but I cannot guarantee availability after January right now. All is well, life is just a bit chaotic at the moment!
Thank you for your support so far!

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