Bereavement services

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So what exact is an Infant and Pregnancy loss doula ?

An Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doula (IPLD) is someone who can act as a companion to families through any of these losses. My job is to help you navigate through your grief experiences, without judgement, and to help you to create as many positive moments along the way as possible. I have learned about all kinds of infant and pregnancy loss, from what is involved in a termination, to legal responsibilities around infant remains in your region.

Having an IPLD does not make your loss experience any easier, but it does mean that you will not be alone. My support may involve explaining procedures, answering questions, suggesting funeral homes, and accompanying entire families through all aspects of the ordeal. I accompany you through your grief experience while honouring that yours is a different experience than any other. I can not fix things or make them better—but I do ensure that you are not alone throughout so you can concentrate on the vital act of grieving. 

If you are facing a pregnancy loss you are not alone. I want you to know that this something that you do not have to do alone. A loss during any week of your pregnancy deserves to be validated.

I am trained in all aspects of pregnancy and infant loss. If you have just received news that your baby is incompatible with life,  if you are already experiencing the early signs of miscarriage, or you are having to make the decision to terminate the pregnancy, I want to and can help.

If you have just received the news that your baby will be born sleeping or will not live longer than a few moments after birth, I am very sorry. You are probably feeling a lot of different emotions right now, or maybe you’re not feeling anything. Both are normal and neither is wrong.

You do not have to go through this alone. I can meet with you before your birth and together we will talk about your baby, your birth, your options and what comes next. When labor begins, I will join you and your partner at the birth. You and your baby will be treated with the kindness and dignity that you both deserve. I will stay after the birth for as long as you need me to . I will be there from birth and to help you to bond with your baby.

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First off I am truly sorry for what you are going through. No one should ever have to experience the loss of a child. The online Facebook Peer support group is always free to join and so are the Recognition of Life Certificates so please take advantage of these. https://www.facebook.com/groups/882018305508869/

Consultations are always FREE

In person bereavement support varies in price based on time needed, help needed , circumstance, financial availability and whether or not you are experiencing a sudden loss or you are needing my services for a known upcoming loss

Online support prices

1 - 30 min $40 telephone ,chat or video call before a loss, any information requested, list of available resources in your area for before and after a loss, Recognition of Life certificate always included

3- 30 min $120 telephone, chat or video call before a loss, any information requested, list of available resources in your area for before and after a loss, Recognition of Life certificate always included

1 - 50 min  $75  telephone, chat or video call before /after loss, everything from above, birth plan or after plan, support resources

3 - 50 min $215 Resources for your area, if before loss review of all interventions, options and risks, everything from above, resources for the postpartum period, discussion of your birth story, grief resources

6 - 50 min $435 Everything for above including 24/7 availability if needed before, during or immediately after birth.