Meet Nicole

Hi, I’m Nicole. I’m a certified labour and postpartum doula, a certified dog trainer, and a certified Body Ready Method® (BRM) Pro. Helping others is a core value in my life, and these roles have given me meaningful opportunities to support people with compassion and practical tools. Whether I’m supporting someone through pregnancy and birth, helping a new parent navigate postpartum life, or helping a family and their pets prepare for a new baby, I love making a challenging transition feel a little more manageable.

I didn’t know about doula care until I was pregnant with my first baby. As I began preparing for birth, I discovered just how much information there was to navigate—and how little of it seemed to help me actually feel prepared, confident, and supported. I decided to hire a doula for myself, and it opened up a whole new world of possibility.

I felt like I wasn’t simply waiting for birth to happen to me. I was learning about my body, understanding my choices, and preparing myself for the experience ahead. I went into my first labour feeling informed and empowered, and I came out of it feeling invigorated and grateful. It wasn’t without challenges, yet I know firsthand that a positive birth experience doesn't necessarily mean that everything goes according to plan. Despite the hard parts, I loved my experience and chose to do it all again with my second child. 

Those experiences changed me. They showed me how profoundly different birth can feel when we have information, preparation, and dedicated support. They also sparked a passion in me that eventually led me to become a doula myself.

Preparing Your Body for Birth

Becoming a BRM® Pro has deepened the way I support people preparing for birth. I believe that birth preparation is about so much more than learning what happens during labour. Our bodies are constantly adapting throughout pregnancy, and birth asks a lot of us physically and emotionally. BRM has given me additional tools and knowledge to help you understand your unique body, explore movement and positioning, and prepare for labour and birth. 

But perhaps even more importantly, I love that this kind of preparation can help you build a relationship with your body. Rather than approaching birth with the idea that your body needs to be “fixed” or that there is one perfect position, exercise, or technique that will guarantee a certain outcome, I want to help you develop awareness, adaptability, and confidence. Together, we can explore alignment, movement, positioning, mobility, and techniques that may help you feel more comfortable during pregnancy and give you more tools to draw on during labour. Just like athletes prepare their bodies for the physical demands of their sport, I can help you prepare your body for the physical demands of pregnancy and birth.

Of course, no preparation can predict or control exactly how a birth will unfold. Babies have their own ideas, bodies have their own stories, and sometimes circumstances change in unexpected ways. For me, being “body ready” isn't about guaranteeing a particular birth. It’s about helping you feel more connected to your body and more prepared to meet whatever your birth brings.

And that is really what I want for you: not a perfect birth, but an experience in which you feel informed, supported, respected, and connected to yourself.

Supporting You Beyond Birth

As a labour doula, I’m there to walk beside you—not to take over, make decisions for you, or tell you what your birth should look like. My role is to provide evidence-based information, continuous emotional support, physical comfort measures, and encouragement while helping you stay connected to your own choices.

And when your baby arrives, the support doesn’t have to stop. The postpartum “fourth trimester” is one of the most beautiful and vulnerable times in our lives. There is so much love, but there can also be exhaustion, uncertainty, identity shifts, and emotions that seem to change by the hour. Sometimes you need someone to talk to. Sometimes you need someone to hold the baby while you shower. Sometimes you need help around the house or simply reassurance that what you’re experiencing is normal. 

Whatever support looks like for you, you don't have to do it alone. As a postpartum doula, I’m here to help you find your footing as you learn your new baby and your new self.

Preparing Your Fur Family

Before I became a doula, I was already deeply passionate about animals. As a certified dog trainer, I also have the privilege of helping families prepare their pets for one of life’s most significant transitions: bringing a baby home.

Our pets are part of our families, and a new baby changes their world too. Preparing ahead of time can help reduce stress, create safer interactions, and make the adjustment easier for everyone. I love helping families understand what their pets are communicating and giving them practical strategies for setting everyone up for success.

How I Work

I try to bring empathy, curiosity, and openness into every interaction. I want you to feel comfortable asking questions, expressing your fears, changing your mind, and being completely yourself with me. I also believe that supporting people means continuing to learn. I know I will never have all the answers, and I know I will never be perfect. I will, however, continue to question my own assumptions, learn from others, and work toward being a better caregiver for every family I have the privilege of working with.

Whether you’re looking for support during pregnancy and birth, help preparing your body and mind for labour, postpartum care, or guidance on helping your pet(s) adjust to life with a new baby, I’m here to help.

You don’t have to navigate this enormous transition alone.

You deserve to feel informed.
You deserve to feel supported.
And I would be honoured to walk alongside you.