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PRACTICAL DETAILS
I provide in-home doula care across Calgary, Airdrie, Balzac, Chestermere, Cochrane, and Okotoks.
Not at all. I’ll bring everything needed for your care rituals. Just let me in, and I’ll gently meet you where you are — whether you’re in tears, in pajamas, or in need of sleep.
Food is an important part of traditional postpartum care. I prepare warming, nourishing meals outside your home and bring them to you, so our time together can focus on your rest, recovery, and care rather than cooking a full meal. During visits, I can also help with practical food preparation, such as washing and chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and serving meals. I don't cook full meals or bake in your home during care hours. Before your first visit, I'll send an intake form so you can share your meal preferences and dietary needs.
Please give at least 48 hours' notice before your visit if you need to cancel or reschedule. This gives me time to adjust the schedule and offer the time to another family. With less than 48 hours' notice, the visit is considered used, unless it's due to illness or another unavoidable circumstance. Full details are in the Client Service Agreement.
YOUR CARE
Each visit is one-on-one and tailored to your immediate needs. Care typically includes newborn & feeding support, a gentle massage or herbal foot soak, light tidying, breathing exercises, and a warm meal I've prepared at home and brought with me.
Yes. Flexible postpartum support, including weekend care, late-night assistance, and overnight newborn support, is available across all customized packages to fit your family's schedule.
Yes! Mother and baby care are always held together as one inseparable focus. You never have to choose between taking care of yourself and getting help with your newborn. Every visit includes hands-on newborn soothing and gentle feeding guidance while your baby rests safely in your arms or is held by me, so you can rest deeply or enjoy a gentle massage.
That is completely expected! There are no rigid schedules or do-not-disturb signs needed. If your baby needs to nurse, bottle-feed, or be soothed, we adjust right away. Your massage can happen while you hold or feed your baby, or I can hold and soothe your baby so you can sink back into bed.
No sleep training is offered. However, I offer late-night/overnight sessions where we care for your baby while you rest. These are gentle, nurturing visits to help you feel safe and supported during the hardest hours.
Feeding a newborn can come with questions, adjustments, and a learning curve. I can offer practical, non-clinical support with feeding routines, positioning, and general latch or bottle-feeding guidance, along with encouragement as you find what works for your family. I am a postpartum doula, not a licensed lactation consultant or healthcare provider, and I don't diagnose or treat feeding or medical concerns. If you need clinical assessment or specialised feeding care, or if physical or perinatal mental health concerns come up, I'll encourage you to connect with an appropriate professional, such as an IBCLC, your physician or midwife, or a therapist.
A nanny focuses only on the baby, and a massage therapist focuses on a clinical treatment. As a postpartum doula in training, I care for you and your baby together. In a single visit, I can offer a gentle traditional massage, guide you through newborn cues and feeding, bring you a fresh homemade recovery meal, and make space for how you're really doing.
Yes. You don't have to save every question for our next visit. You can reach me by call or text between visits for postpartum questions, reassurance, and guidance. I reply during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time. Messages received outside those hours get a reply from 9 a.m. the next business day. This support is not an emergency service and does not replace medical care.
No. The Gentle Nest honours traditional postpartum practices that offer warmth, nourishment, rest, and a sense of being cared for after birth. Depending on your preferences and comfort, this may include a warm herbal bath, a gentle massage, or a traditional closing ritual. These practices are there for your comfort and relaxation. They are not medical treatments, not every practice suits every postpartum body, and they don't replace advice or care from your healthcare provider. Everything is offered with your consent.
The rebozo is a long woven shawl from Mexican tradition. In a closing ceremony, you're gently wrapped and held with the rebozo for about an hour, a quiet ritual to honour the journey your body has made and help you slow down, rest and feel held. It's offered for warmth, comfort and relaxation, always with your consent. It's not a medical treatment and doesn't replace your healthcare provider. It's best from about 2 weeks after birth, or once cleared by your provider after a C-section.It's included in The Full Embrace, available as a $45 add-on to any Hourly Care visit, or on its own as a $110 ceremony visit.
COST & COVERAGE
No. I'm a postpartum doula, and the gentle, traditional massage I offer is non-clinical. Because it isn't registered massage therapy, it can't be billed under massage therapy benefits. However, many health spending accounts (HSAs) and some insurance plans do cover postpartum doula care, and your receipt clearly lists the care you received, the date and the hours, so you can submit it.
Yes. I believe every mother deserves to be held during the fourth trimester. I reserve a limited number of sliding-scale spaces each month for families who need financial flexibility. Please mention this during your discovery call.
POSTPARTUM DOULA · FAQ
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