Community & Subcontractors

Adell J-Zeeben: Postpartum Doula

Growing up surrounded in a culture where birth trauma is normalized made life feel hopeless as a young girl. I felt uncomfortable in my body and claimed I never wanted to have children of my own. Until I learned about physiological birth and the lights turned on.

When I discovered free-birth and I shifted my perspective from birth being something to be feared into a rite of passage that needs to be celebrated, a weight I had been carrying all my life had been lifted. I learned to love my body and honor it for all it was capable of. I free-birthed my son in the fall of 2022 and he has been a lovely companion and one of my greatest teachers. I knew I wanted more women to experience an easy transition into motherhood so I started 2023 off by going through the Wise Women Way of Birth Postpartum Doula training. I am so excited to support women through the postpartum period. Also, I am a huge breastfeeding advocate!

Sarah Helten: Postpartum & Miscarriage Doula

Sarah is a Mother of two boys 13 and 10 years old, and one spirit baby. She studies & practices psychic reiki, energy, art, and sound healing, and brings these practices into her services as a postpartum, and miscarriage doula. Sarah appreciates the common term used is Miscarriage, and inspires those to acknowledge this experience as an actual birth as well. She felt so lost for information, and support going through her own miscarriage, and became determined to create a service that could help women during this time.

Sarah realized she had a gift to share to create intuitive art as a source of communication between the Mother and unborn child while she was going through her own pregnancy loss, and felt deeply called to learn all she could. Sarah brings ceremony to the process of healing for postpartum mothers, and Mothers grieving the loss of a pregnancy through energy healing, nurturing acts of service around the home, holding space, music and sound, and spirituality. She adores creating supportive rituals that fit into everyday life, for the family unit, and for the Mother to empower her as the Matriarch of wisdom & love. Some of the training Sarah has completed to support her in this work are: Bereavement with Madison, Postpartum care with Wise Woman, Mikao Usui Reiki training, CBT/ DBT/ Depression/ and Anxiety Skills training, Confident Parent; Thriving kids program training, BCRPA Personal & Weight Training, Temple Body Arts Female Leadership training. & more…

Jessica Bell: Lactation Doula, Childbirth and Postpartum Educator

I am a plant-based mama who has always had a passion for empowering others to be their own advocate when it comes to their health and well-being. During my first pregnancy I received so much great education and information around pregnancy and birth, and not a lot about what to expect for postpartum. While I was prepared for the fourth trimester, I came to recognize that there are a lot of gaps in postpartum preparation and support for families, especially for the birth parent and I felt called to help others navigate this transformative and vulnerable time.

As a Lactation Doula I have been extensively trained in providing breastfeeding and bodyfeeding support through Shaz from Mama Milk. Our approach is focused on empowering the nursing parent to understand and trust their babies innate feeding capabilities right from birth. I help to simplify breastfeeding and bodyfeeding and give parents confidence with supporting their baby through the early days and beyond. I completed the 20 Hour Breastfeeding Course at Douglas College in June 2022 and completed my Lactation Doula Apprenticeship with Mama Milk in July 2023.

I am also passionate about connecting with families during pregnancy as a Childbirth and Postpartum Educator. The support I provide looks different for everyone, but my goals for each family are always the same; honouring the need for rest, and healing while learning to trust your intuition as a parent and bonding with your new baby. I completed my postpartum training with the Wise Women Way of Birth in November 2022 and I am currently continuing my Childbirth Educator path with The Childbearing Society.

WEBSITE: connectingpostpartum.com and instagram: @connectingpostpartum

Erin Lemon: Birth & Postpartum Doula

Building an intentional, supportive community is one of the greatest acts to creating a connected, informed and intuition-led pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It’s my privilege to help you and your birth partner step into birth and parenthood feeling confident, supported and present. I want you to feel heard, and treated as an individual; to access information that helps you make decisions in alignment with your goals and values. I’ve always found joy in service-led work, guiding me to a career in the social work field. After having my own babies, 16 & 13 years ago, I’ve gravitated to careers that encourage me to strengthen and honour my intuition as a woman and mother; nature, simplicity, intuition and time are my greatest guides. I’ve trained through Wise Women Way of Birth. I am continually learning from doulas and professionals in the birth community, parents I work with, and the abundance of research and resources that are available. I have been working with essential oils for 7 years and am happy to help you safely incorporate them into your pregnancy, birth, and low-toxin lifestyle. Working with me looks like creating your ideal birth and postpartum, navigating through (or around) the medical system, adapting to changes, sharing options, debriefing after appointments, and feeling cared for, while respecting your privacy. Dad’s and birth partners, I’m here to help you feel like you are a part of the process! I love a good, strong cup of coffee, walking in nature, spending time with my family, essential oils, camping, laughing and connecting with people, so I’m already looking forward to meeting you!

Stephanie Rose: Ritual Hair Stylist & Womb Healer

1:1 Journey with Stephanie, a hair/womb/rose priestess, as she leads you on a Rose Meditation with beautiful sound, essential oils, touch, shampoo & scalp massage and nurturing care. This is a one-of-a-kind, personalized offering specifically for what your energy is calling forward. Includes energy alignment with tuning forks, hand massage to awaken the palm chakras and connect to your Divine heart, and womb, a card reading and rose tea. Stephanie will bring in transmissions from the Rose Lineage and unite you back into the sacred heart, for healing and transformation. This ritual experience is perfect for any Goddess that is on her fertility journey – conceiving, pregnant, or postpartum! Use promo code “Ode to birth” for a discount on your selected ritual service!

Book your service here: https://www.rosecoderituals.com

Katie Heine Litz: Postpartum Doula

I am a mum to a beautiful daughter (our rainbow baby girl), and a postpartum doula who will soon be offering prenatal services as well. I support those in their transformational postpartum time, honouring the mother’s pivotal rite of passage and helping your home run smoothly when baby arrives so you can have the time to rest, heal and cherish this precious season. I can help you however you most need: from looking after your sweet baby (and older children) while you rest, to cleaning your home and prepping nutritious foods, to holding space for you as you move through this pivotal and incredibly important season, and more.

I have completed the Wise Woman Birth and Postpartum Doula trainings, Mandy Verghese’s Wombspace massage workshop, approach life with a holistic and natural viewpoint, and I also have extensive and firsthand knowledge of walking through pregnancy, birth and postpartum with Type 1 Diabetes. I am also trained in the art of Indian Head Massage and love to share this relaxing and healing modality as part of my offerings. I believe you deserve to have an empowered pregnancy and birth, and a calm, nourished and restoring fourth trimester, and would love to help make this happen for you. The journey of growing your baby, bringing them earthside, and caring for and nourishing them once they’re here is one that deserves to be celebrated. You are miraculous!

Sim Kaur

With a passion for supporting new families during the precious postpartum period, I am a dedicated and experienced postpartum doula with 5 years of hands-on experience. Known for my nurturing personality, knowledge and compassionate approach, I strive to provide comprehensive and personalized support to new parents as they navigate the beautiful journey of parenthood.

I speak and write in different languages fluently. Over the past 5 years, I have had the privilege of working with not just single baby families but families with twins and triplets, each with their unique needs and circumstances. My experience ranges from assisting first-time parents to offering guidance to those welcoming their second or third child. Through my work, I have developed an in-depth understanding of the challenges and joys that come with the postpartum period. Fun fact: (I had the privilege to work with the world’s second case of identical triplets in history).