Your Birth Gal - Red Deer Doula

10/04/2026

October Scaries 💀

Real words from medical providers recently. The fear mongering is so real, and so sad. Breaks my heart every time. Medical intervention has a time and place, of course. But these were just not it.

I’ll just leave these right here. The first comment was completely unnecessary and used a scare tactic to hurry mama along. The second was completely gross, especially when scans are notoriously wrong (and VERY wrong, in this case). And the third was a complete lie to get mama to consent to something she didn’t want in the first place.

You hear a lot in birth rooms, but these made me cringe. Have you heard something that made you take a step back and go oh hell nah?!

💀💀💀

09/23/2026

The Tree of Life ✨

A whole organ, that can weigh up to 2 pounds, that your body creates from scratch and then births after its job is done.

The placenta nourishes and oxygenates your baby for your entire pregnancy, eliminates waste, builds immunity for your baby, and regulates your babies temp.

These little powerhouses are so neat. Have a look at yours - check out the membranes where your baby frolicked around, check out the side that was attached to you, and the vein and two arteries in the cord. I know organs aren’t for everyone, but they truly are so dang cool.

I had a recent husband say, as I was showing them their placenta, “well, that’s appetizing!” … yes it is to some people Sir hahah, but that’s a post for another day.

Women’s bodies are magical 🤍

09/22/2026

Just some random Monday musings ✨

Feeling immense gratitude for this heart-work lately;
Although, I’d hardly call it work.

We really do attract the energy we put out into the world.
And my mind won’t be changed on that ✨🤍

09/13/2026

The Dilation Station ✨

Generally, we are emptying bladder every hour to 90 minutes… so when we ask you to hang out for a few contractions, bear with us. There’s a method to the madness 🫡

Yes, it may feel a bit spicy, but there’s a few reasons the potty is a wonderful place to labor, and open that cervix…

✨ that mind-muscle connection - your pelvic floor can release and relax versus clench… where else in our whole life are we encouraged to release fully and relax, other than the potty?!

✨ gravity - with the forward-leaning upright position, it’s helping babe to descend and open the cervix

✨ physiologically - the pelvis and sacrum have more freedom to open and move, to work with baby… even a few millimetres can make all the difference

The toilet is quiet, private, and a familiar space to release. Use it to your advantage.

Did you use the dilation station at all, and did it work to progress your labor?! I can confirm it worked, for myself. And I’ve witnessed many clients make beautiful, spicy progress on it.

🤍🤍🤍

09/02/2026

Postpartum Essentials ✨

You can buy all the postpartum supplies in the world, but some of the most important things you’ll need can’t be put in a cart 🤍.

You need rest.
You need nourishment.
You need support.
You need time to heal.
You need permission to do less.

And you need people around you who understand that postpartum isn’t the time to expect you to “bounce back.” Or to cater to them while they hold your new baby.

You just grew a human. You birthed that human. Your hormones are shifting hugely. Your body is healing. And you are adapting to a completely new normal.

Give yourself grace, set those boundaries, and take care of yourself too, Mama. You deserve it 🤍💪🏼

09/01/2026

Hello September ✨

My fave month. It’s also my own birth day month, so I’m a bit biased. I had a wonderful summer off of birth support. What a blessing it was to be able to be fully present with my own babies. I am ready to dive back into birth work, and cannot wait to support my upcoming clients with a fresh outlook and well-rested mind.

The days are getting a bit shorter, there’s a crispness in mornings. It’s like a deep exhale after a busy, hot, joy-filled summer.

September, please be gentle with the sweet babes joining us earthside. And please let the transitions from maiden to mother be oh so sweet.

🤍🤍🤍

08/30/2026