Kemi,
Postpartum Doula
& Founder of The Gentle Nest
Where This Comes From
My name, Kemi, means "cherish me"—a theme that has guided my entire life. Growing up, I watched how a new mother is meant to be held. When someone in my family had a baby, my mother, grandmother, and aunts showed up with quiet presence: warm meals, a steady hand so mom could sleep, and taking over the house without imposing advice.
I didn't know the word "doula" then, but it was my very first lesson in maternal care. Long before I had a title, I knew what it looked like when a mother was truly cherished.
How I Came to This Work
My background in Sociology and Anthropology confirmed what I felt in my bones: navigating the fourth trimester in isolation is a modern flaw, not human nature. Historically across cultures, no mother was expected to figure it out alone.
After going through my own postpartum season without that village, I built The Gentle Nest for Calgary families. Restoring the foundational care so many of us are missing: a warm meal, restorative bodywork, and someone holding you while you hold your baby.
What You Can Expect From Me
My approach centers entirely on mothering the mother. I show up at your door as a calm, compassionate presence, combining Yoruba-rooted postpartum wisdom with clinical training to protect your recovery.
Training, Education & Credentials
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Postpartum Doula Certification (Enrolled) — Doula School of Canada
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Bachelor of Arts (Sociology & Anthropology) — University of Manitoba
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Latching On: Supporting Breastfeeding Patients — UBC Continuing Education
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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis — UBC Professional Development
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Gender-Affirming Perinatal Care — UBC Professional Development
Acknowledgement of Origins
I give thanks to the Yoruba people of Nigeria and my ancestors, whose rich postpartum traditions of warmth, ritual, and care form the heart of my practice. I also honor Mexican postpartum traditions—specifically la cuarentena—which teach the vital importance of rest in the sacred window after birth.
I live and work on the traditional territories of Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 in Alberta—the ancestral lands of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, and Métis Nation of Alberta.