Janet Handy - Born to Birth

11/09/2025

When people think of a doula, they often picture someone supporting the birthing person — but the truth is, doulas are there for the whole family.

New dads and partners are adjusting, too. They’re learning how to support their partner, care for a newborn, and navigate their own emotions — all while trying to hold it together.

✨ Here’s how a doula supports partners postpartum:

🫶 Confidence building: Helping partners feel capable and included — whether it’s soothing the baby, changing diapers, or learning feeding cues.

🗣️ Open communication: Encouraging honest conversations between parents so everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

💭 Reassurance: Partners often wonder, “Am I doing enough?” A doula helps ease that pressure and remind them that showing up with love matters most.

💤 Practical rest support: Making sure both parents can rest — because a supported partner means a supported family.

❤️ Teamwork cheerleader: Doulas help partners find their rhythm together, cheering both parents on as they step into this new chapter.

The postpartum period isn’t just recovery time — it’s a season of becoming for the whole family.
And a doula? She’s there to hold space, guide gently, and remind everyone that you’re in this together. 🤍

✨ Book your birth prep session or postpartum doula hours online today!
🖥️ altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com

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11/04/2025

Our last prenatal + postpartum classes of 2025 are here! 💫

Prepare for birth, baby, and beyond with expert guidance and community support.

📍 Alta Health Sarnia
💻 Register at altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com
Limited spots available — join us to end the year feeling confident and connected! 🤰🍼

10/29/2025

Every item in my doula bag holds intention. From the sling that’s comforted countless birthing bodies, to the honey sticks for energy, to the affirmations that remind families they are strong — each piece has a story and a purpose.

Being a doula means showing up with presence, calm, and compassion — and this bag helps me do that. It’s filled with small reminders of care, grounding tools for labor, and the essentials that help me stay focused and present through long hours of birth support.

I’m grateful for the sacred work of holding space for families as new life begins. 🌿🤍

10/22/2025

💕 Baby-lates: 4-Week Postnatal Pilates Series⁠
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🌿 Program Details⁠
Duration: 4 weeks - Nov 13th, 27th, Dec 4, 11th⁠
Class Length: 45 minutes⁠
Location: Alta Health & Performance⁠
Instructor: Brigitte Hynes-Taylor⁠
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Includes: Pilates for mom + baby, nutrition handouts, recipes, and wellness education⁠
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🧘‍♀️ About the Class⁠
Welcome to Baby-lates — a gentle, restorative 4-week program designed for new moms and their babies.⁠
Led by Brigitte Hynes-Taylor, Certified Pilates Instructor and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, this series blends mindful movement, postnatal recovery, and community connection in a supportive environment.⁠
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Each 45-minute class focuses on:⁠
✨ Core re-activation and pelvic floor strength⁠
✨ Postural alignment and gentle full-body conditioning⁠
✨ Bonding movement with your baby⁠
✨ Restoring confidence and energy through mindful breath and movement⁠
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🥗 New this session: Holistic Nutrition Support⁠
Your Baby-lates journey also includes postnatal nutrition education and resources from Brigitte’s holistic nutrition practice:⁠
🌿A Postnatal Nutrition Guide to support energy, recovery, and milk supply⁠
🌿Meal plans & grocery lists focused on anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing foods⁠
🌿Quick, nourishing recipes for busy moms⁠
🌿Tips on hydration, stress management, and gentle habit building⁠
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💫 Who It’s For⁠
Perfect for moms cleared for light physical activity (typically 6–12 weeks postpartum), or caregivers who want to regain strength, confidence, and connection — both to their bodies and their babies.⁠
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💕 Your Takeaway⁠
By the end of this 4-week series, you’ll feel:⁠
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Reconnected to your core and pelvic floor⁠
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Stronger and more energized⁠
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Supported with practical, holistic nutrition habits⁠
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Part of a community of women moving through motherhood together⁠
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10/17/2025

Postpartum depression touches nearly 1 in 4 mothers—a number that drops by 60% with strong support after birth. 💛

That’s where I come in. As a postpartum doula, I provide nurturing, in-home support so you can rest, heal, and enjoy those precious early days.

✨ Newborn care
✨ Emotional support
✨ Overnight help
✨ Partner guidance
✨ Custom care packages

You deserve to feel held, seen, and supported.🌿

Book Now 📲 DM to inquire
Online: altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com
In person/ Over the phone: (519) 337 - 2221

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Tonight, I light a candle

For the souls that passed through me,
For the choices made with love, courage, and deep reflection.

Each flicker of flame honors the complexity of our stories—

Not every goodbye is marked by tragedy,
But every goodbye deserves reverence.

To those who have made the choice to end a pregnancy:

You are not cold. You are not alone.
You are allowed to grieve.
You are allowed to feel peace.
You are allowed to remember.

Tonight, as candles glow across the world,
I join the wave of light—

For every baby gone too soon,
For every soul released with love,
For every parent, in every form.

Your truth is valid.
Your light matters.
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10/08/2025

I’m not just here for the moments… I’m here for the whole story- the hands held, the tears, the joy, the in-betweens 💛

It is the power of presence, the courage to hold space, and the unwavering belief that every life- no matter how brief- deeply matters

This is the heart of full-spectrum doula care. 💛

09/30/2025

✨ 🌊 NOW RENTING 🌊 ✨

Supporting clients in creating a calm, sacred space for birth is one of my favourite parts of this work.

With our Birth Pool Rental Service, you can experience the benefits of water birth without the hassle. Everything — from setup to cleanup — is taken care of, so you can focus on what matters most: meeting your baby. 💛

Ask me about adding this to your birth support package. 💫

09/25/2025

✨ Water Birth Wonders ✨

Pain Relief • Peace • Power in Labour 🌊

For centuries, water has been a symbol of peace, transformation, and surrender in birth. Today, research shows that hydrotherapy — labouring or birthing in water — offers real benefits for those with low-risk pregnancies.

💧 Why Choose Water Birth?

🌊 Pain Relief: Many people find less need for epidurals or IV meds.

🌊 Movement & Flow: Buoyancy makes position changes easier, helping labour progress.

🌊 Comfort & Calm: Warm water, privacy, and freedom of movement support relaxation.

🌊 Gentle Outcomes: Studies suggest fewer interventions and, often, less perineal trauma.

🌊 Safe for Low-Risk Births: When safety protocols are followed, outcomes are positive for both parent and baby.
At The Collaborative Doula Collective, we believe your birth space should feel as powerful and peaceful as you are. That’s why we now offer birth pool rentals — so you can plan a serene, supported water birth. 🌸

✨ Our doulas are here to:

💫 Help set the mood — soft lighting, calming music, uncluttered space

💫 Set up, fill, and maintain your pool at the perfect temperature

💫 Provide hands-on comfort — hip squeezes, massage, counter pressure

💫 Ensure you feel supported, respected, and cared for every step of the way
Hydrotherapy isn’t just a luxury — for many, it’s a game changer. If you’re curious about planning a water birth, let’s chat about whether it’s the right option for you.

With love & care,
The Collaborative Doula Collective 💙

09/24/2025

Now RENTING these beautiful pools in Sarnia Lambton !!!!

✨Introducing the Ivory Birth Pool from Birth Pools by Grace✨

In the quiet comfort of your home, find a sanctuary in warm, gentle water — a sacred space for your birth journey. This fully-equipped pool cradles all bodies, and honours every birth choice with love and care.

For $350, your pool rental includes:
✨Warm water for relaxation and natural pain relief
✨Freedom to move, breathe, and flow
✨A private, peaceful space in your own home
✨Adjustable temperature to keep you comfortable
✨Complete setup kit (liner, hose, pump, thermometer, and more)
✨Extended rental window starting at 36 weeks
✨Extras included: peanut ball, birth ball, hand mirror
✨Additional: pool net & setup guide — everything for a fully supported water birth

Whether you’re surrounded by midwives, doulas, partners, or holding space solo, our Ivory pool is here for you

Just a few available — reserve your peaceful birth space today!

DM or visit our website to book or ask questions.