Janet Handy - Born to Birth

Janet Handy - Born to Birth borntobirth.ca
Empowering new and expecting parents through childbirth education, birth support, & postpartum care. CD(DONA) + CBE

Give the gift of support this Christmas.From birth education to postpartum care, studies show supported families thrive....
12/05/2025

Give the gift of support this Christmas.
From birth education to postpartum care, studies show supported families thrive.
Grab a doula gift card for the holidays 🎄✨

🎁 Gift cards available now — buy virtually or in person at Alta Health Sarnia.

As a doula, my role isn’t to deliver babies — it’s to support the people bringing them into the world 💕 I guide, comfort...
11/27/2025

As a doula, my role isn’t to deliver babies — it’s to support the people bringing them into the world 💕 I guide, comfort, educate, advocate, and hold space so families can feel grounded, informed, and empowered during one of the biggest moments of their lives.

✨ Birth doula availability for 2026 is already filling up!
If you’re planning for pregnancy or growing your family next year, now is the perfect time to connect. 🫶🏻
Learn more at borntobirth.ca or book directly through

❄️ UPCOMING GROUP PRENATAL CLASS ❄️ 🔥 Physiological Birth❤️ Partner Support💧 Non-Medical Pain Relief🚽 Labour Positions💉 ...
11/25/2025

❄️ UPCOMING GROUP PRENATAL CLASS ❄️

🔥 Physiological Birth
❤️ Partner Support
💧 Non-Medical Pain Relief
🚽 Labour Positions
💉 Medical Pain Relief
🍉 Stages of Labour (& what to do!)
👶 Optimal Cord Clamping

We want you and your support person to feel comfortable and confident going in to your birth experience.

Partners are welcome (& encouraged) to attend + you will go home with a workbook to review together.

Registration is required. Where can I sign up?
Online at: altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com
In person: Alta Health and Performance - 805
Christina St
Over the phone: (519) 337 - 2221

❄️ 🍼 UPCOMING WINTER CLASSES ❄️ ** Prenatal Class - Get ready for birth with expert guidance on:• Labour positions & non...
11/25/2025

❄️ 🍼 UPCOMING WINTER CLASSES ❄️

** Prenatal Class - Get ready for birth with expert guidance on:

• Labour positions & non-medical pain relief
• Partner support
• Stages of labour + medical pain relief

** Postpartum Class - Equip yourself for the first
12 weeks:
• Newborn care & feeding methods
• Bonding, comforting, and infant sleep tips
• Postpartum support + community resources

Both partners encouraged to attend for a personalized experience!

Sign up now!
• Online: altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com
• In-person: Alta Health & Performance - 805
Christina St
• Call: (519) 337 - 2221
Limited spots available!

Now booking for 2026 🌿✨If you’re ready to understand your cycle, support your fertility, or feel more connected to your ...
11/20/2025

Now booking for 2026 🌿✨

If you’re ready to understand your cycle, support your fertility, or feel more connected to your reproductive health, Born to Birth is here to walk with you. From cycle charting to TTC support, your journey gets to feel informed, grounded, and supported.

Book at Alta Health Sarnia: altahealthsarnia.janeapp.com

11/18/2025

CONTEST time….like, share, tag a friend….PRIZE…60 ml Deep Muscle Balm with THC. We will randomly choose the winner this Friday November 21st

I will never stop being humbled by the gift of this work. 🫶🏻To walk beside a family as they bring their baby into the wo...
11/14/2025

I will never stop being humbled by the gift of this work. 🫶🏻

To walk beside a family as they bring their baby into the world, to witness love erupt into something brand new—it leaves an imprint on my heart every single time. Each baby I meet becomes a soft, unforgettable part of my story.

I’m endlessly grateful for the trust, the tears, the first cries, and the privilege of standing beside you in the moment your life began 💕

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

❤️

Our last prenatal + postpartum classes of 2025 are here! 💫Prepare for birth, baby, and beyond with expert guidance and c...
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

🌿 Program Details⁠
Duration: 4 weeks - Nov 13th, 27th, Dec 4, 11th⁠
Class Length: 45 minutes⁠
Location: Alta Health & Performance⁠
Instructor: Brigitte Hynes-Taylor⁠

Includes: Pilates for mom + baby, nutrition handouts, recipes, and wellness education⁠

🧘‍♀️ 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.⁠

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

🥗 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

💫 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.⁠

💕 Your Takeaway⁠
By the end of this 4-week series, you’ll feel:⁠

Reconnected to your core and pelvic floor⁠

Stronger and more energized⁠

Supported with practical, holistic nutrition habits⁠

Part of a community of women moving through motherhood together⁠

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Sarnia, ON

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