Mother Nurture Doula Services

Mother Nurture Doula Services DONA certified Doula providing women and their partners with the support they need in order to have the birth & postpartum experience they envision

Chatham-Kent Birth Services offers Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula services. A doula is a certified professional experienced in childbirth who provides women and partners with continuous emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and after the birth of your baby. We are able to support you if you are low risk or high risk, using a midwife or doctor, planning a homebirth or hospital birth. Doulas work with clients who want to avoid medications, as well as those clients who are planning to use medications. Chatham-Kent Birth Services founder, Emily Hime, is a DONA International Certified Doula who offers support before, during, and after birth allowing women and their partners to experience the birth & postpartum periods they envision for themselves. Studies show that Doula's:
- reduce the rate of medicated births
-reduce the rate of medical interventions (such as C-sections, episiotomies, use of forceps, induction)
-reduce the risk of tearing
-shorten the length of labour
-reduce the risk of postpartum depression
-increase the success of breastfeeding
- Increase overall satisfaction with birth

Doulas not only support mothers, but also partners and other family members involved in the birth. "If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it" - Dr John H Kennell

✨ The Fourth Trimester ✨A hands-on postpartum workshop for couplesThe truth?We prepare so much for birth… but very littl...
02/11/2026

✨ The Fourth Trimester ✨
A hands-on postpartum workshop for couples

The truth?
We prepare so much for birth… but very little for what comes after.

Join us March 28th from 1–5PM at Just Breathe Yoga Studio in Chatham for an empowering, practical afternoon focused on the first weeks at home with your baby.

Led by Registered Nurse and Birth & Postpartum Doula, this 4-hour workshop is designed to help couples feel confident, calm, and connected as they enter the fourth trimester.

💛 Cost: $180 per couple



What We’ll Cover:

✔️ Caring for your baby
✔️ Postpartum physical & emotional changes
✔️ Parenting together as a team
✔️ Feeding your baby
✔️ Creating a birth and postpartum plan



Hands-On Interactive Stations:

🍼 Diaper changing
🤍 Baby wearing
👶 Baby holding & soothing techniques
🩹 Umbilical cord care
🧺 Postpartum care kit layout & essentials

This is not just a lecture — you’ll practice, ask questions, and leave feeling prepared for real life with a newborn.

Because the fourth trimester deserves preparation too.

Spots are limited to keep the group intimate and supportive.

Message us to reserve your place 🤍

✨ Welcome to the world, Rosella ✨Born into the arms of a beautiful, strong mama who faced her fears head-on every step o...
02/09/2026

✨ Welcome to the world, Rosella ✨

Born into the arms of a beautiful, strong mama who faced her fears head-on every step of the way. Watching that instant mother–daughter bond form was pure magic — the kind that takes your breath away.

Surrounded by love and held steady by a deeply supportive partner, this birth was powerful, emotional, and full of tenderness.

Rosella arrived weighing 7 lbs 9 oz, already so loved, already changing the world. 🌸

Childbirth Class – March 21 ✨Birth is not just a physical event — it’s a mind–body experience. This class is designed to...
02/08/2026

Childbirth Class – March 21 ✨

Birth is not just a physical event — it’s a mind–body experience. This class is designed to help you feel informed, grounded, and deeply connected to your own inner wisdom as you prepare to meet your baby.

We blend:
🌿Mindfulness practices to stay present and reduce fear
🌿 Body awareness & somatic techniques to work with your body, not against it
🌿Nervous system regulation strategies for labour intensity, pain, and the unexpected
🌿Hands-on partner learning so support people feel confident and involved 🌿Effective labour positioning & movement to support comfort and baby’s descent
🌿Practical tools you can actually use during labour and birth

Whether this is your first baby or not, you’ll leave with tools for birth, parenting, and life.

Spots are limited to keep the space supportive and personal.

January 29th ✨The birth of Cherish 🤍A powerful, emotional, heart-opening birth attended by doula Sasha. Mama moved throu...
02/04/2026

January 29th ✨
The birth of Cherish 🤍

A powerful, emotional, heart-opening birth attended by doula Sasha. Mama moved through her waves with such strength and trust—and with one strong push, Cherish made her entrance into the world 💪🏼✨

7 lbs 1 oz of pure sweetness, already completely adored. Big brother Chosen is absolutely smitten, and honestly… so are we 🥹🤍

Welcome earthside, sweet girl. You are so deeply loved already.

The birth of Elowyn 🤍A long, steady labour that asked for patience, focus, and deep trust in the body.Mom worked through...
01/18/2026

The birth of Elowyn 🤍

A long, steady labour that asked for patience, focus, and deep trust in the body.
Mom worked through her surges with incredible concentration and determination, allowing her labour to unfold.

Elowyn was born weighing 9 lbs, and was found to have a true knot in her umbilical cord — something that often goes unnoticed in pregnancy and can still result in a healthy, uncomplicated birth.

A powerful reminder that long labours and unexpected findings don’t automatically mean something is wrong. With support, safety, and trust, the body often knows exactly what to do.

Welcome to the world, beautiful Elowyn ✨

There is something profoundly sacred about this moment.A child holding their newborn sibling for the very first time — c...
01/10/2026

There is something profoundly sacred about this moment.
A child holding their newborn sibling for the very first time — curiosity, tenderness, and protection all wrapped into one quiet gaze.

This is where birth ripples outward.
Not just the arrival of a baby, but the birth of a sibling, a family reshaped, a heart expanded.

As a doula, these are the moments I hold closest. Birth doesn’t end when the baby is placed in arms — it continues in the soft introductions, the slow bonding, the way love rearranges itself to make room.

This is postpartum.
This is attachment forming.
This is the unseen magic that lasts a lifetime.

🤍

Every birth writes its own story.No two labours the same. No two rhythms alike.Just trust, surrender, strength — and par...
01/06/2026

Every birth writes its own story.
No two labours the same. No two rhythms alike.
Just trust, surrender, strength — and partners moving as one.
This is what happens when birth is met together, moment by moment.
Powerful. Intimate. Entirely its own.





12/11/2025

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is delighted to announce the introduction of in-person tours of the Women and Children's Unit for expecting parents.

"The tours are an important step in supporting families as they prepare for one of the most meaningful moments of their lives," said Fannie Vavoulis, Director, Communications and Patient Experience.

To read the full story and to learn how to sign up for a tour, visit 👉 https://www.ckha.on.ca/2025/enhancing-women-and-childrens-health-is-a-priority/

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨To celebrate this beautiful season of growth and connection, I’m giving away something extra special f...
12/09/2025

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨
To celebrate this beautiful season of growth and connection, I’m giving away something extra special for an expecting parent in our community. 🤍

I’m gifting one FREE Birth & Postpartum Planning Session PLUS my full Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Planning PDF Booklet (value $140)!

This session is all about helping you feel deeply supported, confident, and informed as you prepare for birth. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that honours your preferences, your intuition, and the unique journey ahead. 🌿

Here’s what you’ll win:
✨ 1:1 Birth & Postpartum Planning Session (virtual or in person if located in Chatham-Kent area)
✨ Full Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Planning Booklet (PDF)
✨ Tools, education & support to help you feel grounded and prepared

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow
3️⃣ Tag an expecting parent or someone who would love this (each tag = 1 entry!)
4️⃣ Share this post to your story for 5 bonus entries (don’t forget to tag me!)

Winner will be announced on December 16th at 8pm ✨
Open to anyone in Canada/US/Worldwide (virtual session).

Pregnancy is a journey you shouldn’t have to navigate alone. I can’t wait to support one of you through this beautiful season. 🤍🌿

Preparing to welcome your baby is one of the most transformative seasons of your life — and you don’t have to navigate i...
11/27/2025

Preparing to welcome your baby is one of the most transformative seasons of your life — and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join us in person for a hands-on, empowering childbirth class designed to help you feel prepared, informed, and confident as you approach your birth journey.

Together, we’ll explore:
🌀 Understanding the stages of labour
🤰 Comfort measures, breathing, & coping techniques
🤝 Partner roles & support strategies
🏥 Advocacy skills + communicating with your care team
💉 Common interventions & informed decision-making
🌙 Creating a birth plan that feels aligned with you
👶 Newborn care basics & the first hours after birth

This class is perfect for:
✨ First-time parents
✨ Those hoping for a positive, empowered experience
✨ Partners wanting to feel helpful & involved
✨ Anyone wanting evidence-based education with a holistic touch

You’ll leave feeling prepared, connected, and confident — with practical tools you can use on your birth day and beyond.

📍 Location: Just Breathe Yoga Studio, Chatham
📅 Upcoming Dates: January 17th
💲 Investment: $220 per couple
📩 To register: Send a DM or email lisauher@hotmail.com

Because birth isn’t something to fear — it’s something to prepare for, honour, and step into with knowledge and support. 🤍

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Join us October 21st for our “Caring for Baby: The First 6 Weeks” Virtual Class from 6–7:30pm! 👶🏻✨Welcoming a new baby s...
11/24/2025

Join us October 21st for our “Caring for Baby: The First 6 Weeks” Virtual Class from 6–7:30pm! 👶🏻✨

Welcoming a new baby soon? Feeling a little overwhelmed or wanting to feel as prepared and confident as possible? This class is designed to support you as you step into those early weeks of parenthood with knowledge, reassurance, and practical skills.

We’ll cover:
• Understanding newborn behaviour
• What’s normal in newborn appearance
• Umbilical cord care
• Safe sleep, bathing & feeding basics
• Elimination (poops & pees—what’s normal!)
• Tummy time
• Babywearing
• Recognizing & navigating newborn illness
…and so much more.

$25 per couple

To register, please DM or email ckbirthservices@gmail.com

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✨ Best Labour Positions to Help Rotate an OP (Sunny-Side-Up) Baby ✨When baby’s back is against your spine (occiput poste...
11/12/2025

✨ Best Labour Positions to Help Rotate an OP (Sunny-Side-Up) Baby ✨

When baby’s back is against your spine (occiput posterior), labour can be intense — hello, back pressure! 😅 But the good news is, movement and positioning can help baby rotate into an optimal position for birth.

🌿 Here are a few effective positions to try:
• Hands & Knees: Rock your hips side to side or do gentle pelvic circles. This helps create space in the pelvis and encourages rotation.
• Forward-Leaning Inversion: A Spinning Babies favorite — helps release tight ligaments and allows baby to reposition.
• Asymmetrical Lunge: One foot up on a stool or chair, leaning forward slightly — this opens one side of the pelvis to give baby room to turn.
• Side-Lying on Left: Gives baby gravity-assisted rotation time and allows you to rest between surges.
• Exaggerated Lunge or “Captain Morgan” Pose: Great during contractions to create pelvic asymmetry.

💫 Pro Tip: Stay mobile! Changing positions every 20–30 minutes and using the rebozo for sifting can be incredibly helpful.

Trust your instincts — your body and your baby are working together beautifully.
You’ve got this, mama. 💪🤍

Address

15 Grand Avenue W
Chatham, ON
N7L1B4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15193500755

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