Sarah Jane the Doula

02/05/2026

Every birth teaches me something, but it’s usually not what the textbooks promise.

Some births are quiet, loud, powerful and/or complicated. Some don’t look annnnything like you had pictured.

One thing birthwork has taught me is that you can still love your baby but grieve your birth. You can have relief and disappointment all at the same time. You can be grateful and shaken. You can pivot and be pleasantly surprised.

Sometimes, the births where parents feel the most satisfaction are the ones that require the most relinquishing of control or preferences. Birth requires surrender.

There is no winning or losing, there is only change. You’ve evolved into a parent, whether it is your first or 10th baby, there is growth.

I’m fortunate for all of those who have welcomed me into their birth and postpartum spaces 💚

02/04/2026

Strong women don’t need me to do it for them, they need someone to walk beside them. I’m not here to replace Mom or Dad.

New and expecting parents are doing the hardest work of their lives and families aren’t meant to do it alone. We live in such a busy society where some of us may not have access to the village that our elders did. There’s nothing wrong with outsourcing that kind of support when we could benefit from it.

And for the naysayers who think it’s more reasonable to struggle alone, perhaps some deep personal work could solve that.

11/17/2025

Birth looks different when you’re in a room where physiology is trusted.

Last month, I had the honour of supporting a fellow doula and friend through her own birth, and witnessing how knowledge, preparation, and a calm environment truly change the entire experience.

What stood out to me most wasn’t just the strength (though, wow), but the self-trust.
Every position she chose had a purpose.
Every sound told us exactly where she was in the process.
Every pause was her body leading the way.

As doulas, we educate families on these things every day… but seeing a colleague embody those principles so naturally was a reminder of how powerful birth can be when someone feels safe, supported, and informed.

Birth is not about managing a woman, it’s about reading her cues, protecting her space, and letting her physiology do the work.

So proud of her. So grateful to witness it.
And so reminded of why I’m in this work.

✨ If you want a birth that feels aligned with your instincts and grounded in evidence, you deserve support that honours both.

11/12/2025

We always see the same few hacks about postpartum healing… “use a sitz bath”, “spray your peri bottle while you pee”, but I compiled a few hacks I’ve come across in my time as a doula to figure out how we can work smarter not harder during our postpartum healing.

Because healing after birth shouldn’t feel like survival training.

These are the little systems that keep you sane when the world expects you to “bounce back.”

💡 Bonus: If you love clever postpartum support like this, you’ll definitely want in on my postpartum bag giveaway happening right now!

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow
3️⃣ Tag 3 powerful women in the comments
4️⃣ Share this post to your stories for a bonus entry

Let’s normalize postpartum setups that honour your body, not just your baby. 💚

11/11/2025

How cool!

Starting this Friday (Nov 14th), Marion will be hosting a Baby Cafe!

Moms are invited to come to DBC every other Friday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. We are offering a safe space for moms to get together and get feeding support whether you are breastfeeding or not.

Whether you need help with positioning, a fl**ge fitting, or just a mom hangout, all are welcomed.

There will be complementary tea, coffee and a guaranteed great experience.

Can’t wait to see you!

11/09/2025

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME! ✨

I’ve packed a giant golden-hour hospital bag filled with all my favourite must-haves for expecting and new moms, and I’m giving it away!

This bag is valued at $295 CAD and includes:
🩵 Quencher H2.0 Tumbler (30oz)
⚡ Electrolyte 12-pack travel packets
🩲 Tena maternity underwear (full pack)
🍼 breast pads (full pack)
💧 ergonomic peri bottle
❄️ Lansinoh perineal ice pack
🌿 Lansinoh healing spray for perineum
🩷 Calvin Klein modal pajamas (size M — can be exchanged)
😴 Silky eye mask
💫 Hair ties
🧴 4-pack refillable toiletry bottles
🔥 Rechargeable electric heating pad for back labour & sore muscles
👜 3-piece weekender bag

Everything you need to bring a little comfort, recovery, and sanity to your postpartum experience.

💚HOW TO ENTER

1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag 3 friends who’d love this (each extra tag = extra entry!)
4️⃣ Share to your stories for 5 bonus entries!

🎉 Giveaway runs Nov 9 – 13, 2025
📍 Open to residents within the Greater Toronto Area only.
Winner announced here on Sunday, Nov 16!

11/08/2025

There’s something beautiful brewing over here… 💚

I’ve been putting together a little postpartum surprise for one lucky mama, filled with my favourite postpartum must-haves to bring comfort, ease, and a touch of care to those early days.

Any guesses what’s inside? 👀

✨ Full reveal + giveaway drops tomorrow

11/07/2025

Birth isn’t just about showing up and hoping that your body knows what to do. Yes, it’s primal, but we’ve spent decades disconnecting from the primal.

We sit in office chairs all day.
We eat food that dulls our vitality.
We doom scroll instead of grounding.
Do your actions now support the life, career, and birth you want in your future?

Birth requires more than knowledge or courage, it requires conditioning. It takes someone who has worked on their mind, body, and soul to meet that power with presence and intention. Our healthcare system isn’t set up to teach you how to prepare or to support you when you don’t if you don’t want their routine ways of managing labour.

So, how do you start now?
1️⃣Train your body for endurance. Stretch your hips and move daily.
2️⃣Connect with your nervous system and practice staying calm through intensity. Breath work and meditation are great options.
3️⃣Fuel your body. Think hormone and gut health. Think whole foods, minerals, and hydration. You’re here for a long time, not just a good time.

Manifest that sh**

09/10/2025

Can’t afford a doula? Here’s what I’d tell you anyway.

Not everyone can hire a doula, and that doesn’t mean you should walk into birth without support. There are a few things I’d want you to know if I couldn’t be by your side.

Understanding how birth actually works matters. When you know what’s normal, what to expect, and how your environment and team impact your body, you’re less likely to feel blindsided or doubt yourself.

I’d also tell you to practice relaxing now. Birth isn’t about powering through, it’s about softening and learning to surrender. Your breath, your affirmations, and the way your support team steps in can all help when things get tough.

And please, stay home as long as you can in early labour. Home is safe, calm, and familiar. That’s where your body can do its best work before you bring it into the bright lights of the hospital.

Another thing, know your pain management options. Even if you’re planning on an epidural, sometimes it’s not available or it doesn’t work. Having other tools like nitrous oxide, hydrotherapy, massage, or a TENS machine means you aren’t left scrambling.

Finally, don’t forget about postpartum. Birth is one day, but postpartum is the long haul. Food, boundaries, and rest aren’t luxuries, they’re how you heal and thrive.

Save this for later and share it with someone who’s preparing for birth. Because whether you have a doula or not, you deserve to feel supported. 💚

06/26/2025

Just your friendly neighborhood placenta courier 💁🏻‍♀️

Placenta encapsulation isn’t just a service. It’s a sacred part of postpartum recovery for many families, and I’m proud to offer it with care and respect. I try to make it as simple as possible by supplying you the cooler, an info packet, and taking care of all pickups and drop offs.

📦 Placenta pick-up within hours
🧬 Encapsulation done safely & professionally
🌿 For your postpartum vitality

06/23/2025

If your birth prep involves a Google rabbit hole and dusty subreddit, this is your sign…

And birth prep is much deeper than this but my point is that a powerful birth requires focus and preparation because we live in a time where we are so far removed from our intuition.

As your doula, I’m not here to boss you around and tell you what to do. I’m here to hold space and help you get clear and show up for YOUR birth. YOU are the main character!