Alyssa Sampson - Postpartum Doula & Lactation Support

Alyssa Sampson - Postpartum Doula & Lactation Support DONA-trained doula supporting growing families on their postpartum journey. DONA trained birth doula working in Toronto since 2015

Someone in my home who shall remain nameless had a failed attempt to DIY green icing because we have every color food c...
12/23/2025

Someone in my home who shall remain nameless had a failed attempt to DIY green icing because we have every color food coloring except green...

If only the assignment had been to replicate newborn day 4 p**p colour, or if only that wasn't the only thing I could think of when I saw it 🫣

In August I completed a one-year program through Mohawk College to support breastfeeding. This certificate represents 12...
12/10/2025

In August I completed a one-year program through Mohawk College to support breastfeeding. This certificate represents 126 course hours covering basic anatomy and physiology of human lactation, assessing and managing difficulties related to infant suck and milk transfer, and examining the effects of various infant and maternal issues on breastfeeding including premature birth, birth trauma, pregnancy and labor complications, and weaning practices.

I learned a lot! This series of courses exceeds the lactation education requirement for doulas and meets curriculum standards for individuals seeking certification as a lactation consultant with the IBCLC.

Today, my certificate arrived in the mail and I had to laugh. Did I know the program was called breastfeeding? Yes. Did I think the certificate was going to say just that? Honestly, I did expect a few more words to make it clear 😅

Smart!
12/05/2025

Smart!

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12/05/2025

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Announcing the winner of a $500 postpartum support package JUST in time for the holidays 🥁🥁🥁Congratulations, Kelly! And ...
12/05/2025

Announcing the winner of a $500 postpartum support package JUST in time for the holidays 🥁🥁🥁

Congratulations, Kelly! And thank you to everyone who entered :)

Imagine my facepalm this morning when I realized that my post AND entry form listed December 3 as the date of the draw when I 100% had intended to draw a name on Saturday Dec SIXth. I got ahead of myself and must have been looking at the first Saturday in January.

Next giveaway I will quadruple check my days/dates 🫣 Follow this page so you don't miss it!

Vitamin D supplementation for breastfed babies is important because breast milk doesn't provide sufficient vitamin D🙏 I ...
11/30/2025

Vitamin D supplementation for breastfed babies is important because breast milk doesn't provide sufficient vitamin D🙏

I suggest keeping your vitamin D close by where you nurse at a specific time of day to help you be consistent.

Vitamin D is often a good vitamin for grown ups too - postpartum is a good time to rebuild your body's nutrient base and establish healthy habits 🩷

🚨ATTENTION new and expecting parents! 🚨Happy holidays!!🎄I'm giving away a 12-hour Postpartum Support Package (a $500 val...
11/29/2025

🚨ATTENTION new and expecting parents! 🚨

Happy holidays!!🎄I'm giving away a 12-hour Postpartum Support Package (a $500 value) for a family whose baby is born in November or December 2025.

This is your chance to secure compassionate, non-judgmental support during your postpartum season—whether its help with breastfeeding, nutritious meal prep, or household tasks so you get dedicated time for rest and bonding with your baby.

What you could win: 12 hours of daytime, in-person postpartum support, scheduled in 3 or 4 hour shifts during Dec 2025 or Jan 2026 according to our mutual availability.

Service Area: This is open to families within ~25km of Brussels, including Wingham, Blyth, Seaforth, Monkton, Atwood, and Listowel.

TO ENTER:

Fill out the entry form linked here - it only takes a minute! https://forms.gle/EsKiANaNeFRnaqUA7

DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 AM EST. The winner will be chosen by random draw and announced next Saturday. Good luck! 💛

Per Facebook rules, this promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook.

I'm so pleased to be featured in a news article this week for Midwestern Newspapers. Thanks to for a great conversation...
11/14/2025

I'm so pleased to be featured in a news article this week for Midwestern Newspapers. Thanks to for a great conversation and helping normalize the conversation that postpartum doesn't look the same for all women. (Article is pay-walled, but reach out to me directly to chat about the value of professional postpartum support.)

C-section recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. 🏃‍♀️While many hear the "6-week mark," that is a physical milestone, not...
10/31/2025

C-section recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. 🏃‍♀️

While many hear the "6-week mark," that is a physical milestone, not an expiration date for your healing. Your body is recovering from major abdominal surgery and the intensity of birth—it needs time, patience, and true supported rest.

Supported rest means resisting the urge to over-function once the initial pain fades. Delegate household tasks, limit lifting only to your baby, and know that feeling better doesn't mean you're fully healed.

You are strong, but you don't have to recover alone. If the pace of recovery feels overwhelming, a doula offers the gentle support and evidence-based reassurance that allows you to truly rest and recover on your own timeline.

You deserve all the support 💛



10/22/2025

Love this take and a free resource to help your brain stay in labour land during the hospital admission process. Many hospitals allow for pre-registration which is also a great option!

These vibrant Fall colours dazzle me every year. Did you know leaves change colour because chlorophyll breaks down as te...
10/21/2025

These vibrant Fall colours dazzle me every year. Did you know leaves change colour because chlorophyll breaks down as temperatures drop and trees get less direct sunlight? The orange, yellow and red pigments are in the leaves all summer, but we only see them once the chlorophyll is gone.

If you know me, you know I love a metaphor. And today I'm thinking about the postpartum season when so much looks and feels different. But there is a real beauty in it: in the changing where energy goes, in the bare branches (hello postpartum hair loss!?), in the natural and predictable process that impacts every tree in its own unique way.

What's your favourite part of Fall OR postpartum? ☕🍲🍁🍂

03/16/2019

The myth that what we do is just a luxurious add-on for the rich is far from the truth

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