The Baby Days

05/01/2026

✨ Reintroduction + Big News ✨

Hi, I’m Jae 🤍
Founder of The Baby Days & Co. birth & postpartum doula, childbirth educator, CAF veteran, mama of 4, and a woman who truly believes in the power of villages.

For the past several years, I’ve been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum while advocating for better maternal care, trauma-informed support, and community-centered healing.

And now… we’re onto our next chapter 🌿

My family and I are relocating to beautiful British Columbia where the mountains meet the ocean, and life invites you to slow down just a little more.

I’m incredibly honoured (and still pinching myself) to be stepping into the role of President of continuing the work of expanding access, advocacy, and connection for doulas and families across the province.

But at the heart of it all…I’m here to continue building villages.

Spaces where:
✨ moms feel seen
✨ parents feel supported
✨ children are nurtured
✨ and no one has to do this alone

I’m so excited to connect with new families, collaborate with local providers, and root myself in a community that values nature, presence, and care 🌊🌲

If you’re on the West Coast, I’d love to meet you.
Let’s build something beautiful together.

04/21/2026

In the forest, a nurse log is a fallen tree that no longer stands, no longer what it once was.

But in its transformation, it becomes something else entirely.

As it slowly decays, it creates life.

It holds moisture.
It provides nutrients.
It protects fragile seedlings from harsh conditions and competition below.

And from it… new life grows. 🌱

Motherhood, and birth especially, can feel like this.

A transformation.
A shedding.
A version of you that no longer exists in the same way it once did.

Not because you are lost…
but because you are becoming.

In birth, a mother gives of her body, her energy, her identity and in doing so, she creates the environment where new life can thrive.

She becomes the nourishment.
The safety.
The regulator.
The space where her baby learns to exist.

But just like the nurse log…

Even the one who gives life still needs support.

Because no ecosystem survives on one source alone.

Mothers were never meant to do this in isolation.
We need villages.
We need care.
We need to be held, too.

Because when a mother is supported…
everything growing around her thrives. 🤍

04/01/2026

Trauma doesn’t stay in the past, it can show up in labour.

For survivors, birth can feel:

• triggering
• overwhelming
• unsafe
• or emotionally intense

Not because they’re unprepared, but because the body remembers.

Labour involves vulnerability, touch, and loss of control.
For someone with past trauma, that can bring:

• sudden anxiety or panic
• difficulty with exams or touch
• a need for control or feeling completely disconnected

Sometimes it’s visible.
Sometimes it’s silent.

This is why trauma-informed care matters.

🤍 Ask for consent, every time
🤍 Explain before touching
🤍 Create choice and control
🤍 Respect boundaries, always

To every survivor:
You are not broken. Your body is protecting you.

To every supporter for the birthing mother:
You have an important role to help her feel at ease and comfort from Labour all the way through the 4th trimester 🙏🏾

And when we create safety in birth we don’t just support labour… we help rewrite the experience.



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03/25/2026

It’s World Doula Week! 🤍

The biggest question I often get is:
“What does a doula do?”

But really… the better question is:
“What does a doula not do?”

🤍 We don’t overstep
🤍 We don’t judge
🤍 We don’t make decisions for you
🤍 We don’t care if your house isn’t clean
🤍 We don’t expect you to have it all together
🤍 We don’t dismiss your fears or your voice
🤍 We don’t replace your partner, we support them too
🤍 We don’t rush your experience

What do we do?

✨ We hold space
✨ We listen, really listen
✨ We support you through every wave, every question, every emotion
✨ We provide evidence-based information so you can make informed choices
✨ We remind you of your strength when you forget
✨ We help build your village

Because birth, postpartum, and parenthood were never meant to be done alone.

Doulas don’t take over…we walk beside you.

And every family deserves that kind of support. 🤍

03/12/2026

I received the most loveliest gift from a beautiful friend & incredible teacher today!

Orange, turquoise & brown are my favourite colours!

Orange & brown are the typical colours for turtles.

Turtles are part of the Polynesian and Asian culture where they are known for their long lives, shells are a symbol of protection & strength.

Turquoise because of water which has healing properties of calm, warm and feeling of weightlessness.

These are also the colours for my logo too!

Thank you 🥰🥹🙏🏾

02/27/2026

We prepare women for birth.
But who prepares their partners?

Too many dads walk into labour feeling unsure.
Too many mothers carry the emotional weight alone.

Birth works best when it’s a team effort.

Doulas don’t replace partners, we empower them.

Partners anchor.
Mothers lead.
Families begin stronger.

Stronger support means better outcomes.
For mom. For baby. For everyone in the room.

This is how we change birth culture.
Together.

02/10/2026

https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

As a mom of four, a birth & postpartum doula, and a military veteran, I know firsthand what happens when families don’t have access to support.
We moved often, lived remotely, and had no village, no doulas, no midwives, no family nearby. That lack of care contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression that could have been prevented.

Doulas don’t just support birth we support families through the most vulnerable moments of parenthood. Evidence shows doula care improves birth outcomes, reduces C-section rates, and strengthens maternal mental health. Yet in Canada, most families still pay out of pocket because doula care isn’t covered by insurance.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on your postal code or your bank account.
It’s time for provincial governments and private insurers to include doula services in health coverage.

This isn’t a luxury. It’s healthcare.
Join me in calling for change and help make doula care accessible to every Canadian family. 🤍
Sign the petition. Share this. Be part of the shift.



LINK IN BIO ❤️ and below: https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

02/10/2026

As a mom of four, a birth & postpartum doula, and a military veteran, I know firsthand what happens when families don’t have access to support.
We moved often, lived remotely, and had no village, no doulas, no midwives, no family nearby. That lack of care contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression that could have been prevented.

Doulas don’t just support birth we support families through the most vulnerable moments of parenthood. Evidence shows doula care improves birth outcomes, reduces C-section rates, and strengthens maternal mental health. Yet in Canada, most families still pay out of pocket because doula care isn’t covered by insurance.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on your postal code or your bank account.
It’s time for provincial governments and private insurers to include doula services in health coverage.

This isn’t a luxury. It’s healthcare.
Join me in calling for change and help make doula care accessible to every Canadian family. 🤍
Sign the petition. Share this. Be part of the shift.



LINK IN BIO ❤️ and below: https://www.change.org/Insurance_coverage_doulas_national

01/23/2026

I’m honestly speechless… and that doesn’t happen often.
Winning the Canadian Choice Award for Doula Services is such an incredible honour.

Thank you to every family who trusted me in one of the most vulnerable, powerful seasons of their lives. Thank you for inviting me into your birth rooms, postpartum days, tears, laughter, exhaustion, and joy. This award belongs to our village.

Birth work is heart work. It’s advocacy, safety, presence, and love — and I’m so grateful I get to do this every single day. 🤍

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for choosing me.

12/19/2025

I’m so honoured to be a Canadian Choice Award finalist as a Doula. 🤍

To every family who chose me and trusted me to support you through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenthood…thank you 🥹. Your trust means everything, and it is a privilege to walk alongside you during such a transformative chapter of life.

This recognition is because of you. 🙏🏾

11/22/2025

I’m truly honoured and humbled to be selected as a nominee under the Doula category! 🫶✨

This work has been my heart’s calling for years supporting families through birth, postpartum, trauma, NICU journeys, lactation, and everything in between. To be recognized for something I pour my soul into means more than words can express.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, believed in me, trusted me with your most vulnerable moments, and continues to walk this journey with me. Your stories, your strength, and your families are the reason I do what I do. 💛

Feeling grateful, grounded, and inspired. 💫

11/18/2025

“Tiny in your arms, mighty in this world.”

Premature birth can feel overwhelming emotionally, mentally, and physically. That’s where doula support becomes a steady anchor for families navigating the unexpected.

💛 Emotional Support
Doulas provide calm, grounding presence during a time filled with uncertainty. We help parents process fear, grief, and shifting birth plans with compassion and clarity.

📘 Information + Advocacy
We break down medical terms in trauma-informed language and help parents express their questions and preferences to the care team never crossing clinical boundaries, always empowering.

🤱 Feeding & Lactation Support
From pumping schedules to milk expression tips, we guide parents through feeding challenges that often come with NICU journeys.

🧡 Strengthening the Bond
We teach NICU-friendly bonding strategies like kangaroo care, hand-hugging, scent cloths, and reading to baby helping parents stay connected even when touch is limited.

🧠 Trauma-Informed Postpartum Care
NICU life can be emotionally heavy. Doulas recognize signs of postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering grounding tools and supportive resources.

👪 Support for the Whole Family
Balancing home life and hospital life is hard. We help with sibling support, routines, and building a strong village around the family.

📅 Preparing for Home
From discharge education to emotional support during transition, doulas walk with families every step of the way.

Premature birth doesn’t have to be navigated alone. A doula’s care makes the journey softer, safer, and more supported. 🤍