Certified Labor & Birth Doula (Doula Canada), 2022- Certification requirements included coursework in maternal anatomy & physiology, fertility, pregnancy & fetal development, labor stages & phases, medical options & interventions, comfort techniques & labor alternatives, and postpartum support.
Practicum included prenatal and birth support for three families.
Final exam mark of 99%.
Certified Postpartum Doula (Doula Canada), 2022- Certification requirements included coursework in postpartum physiology, nutrition, postpartum mood & transitions, infant care, and infant feeding practices.
Practicum included postpartum support for three families.
Final exam mark of 96%.
Certified Body Ready Method® Pro, March 2026-
The method moves away from generic protocols or labor positions, instead supporting each person’s unique body and goals. Approximately 100 hours of training focused on assessing individual body mechanics and providing personalized strategies for a more comfortable pregnancy, efficient birth, and improved postpartum recovery.
Final Practical Exam: 100%
Final Written Exam: 95%
Practical Nurse Diploma, 2016- 2.5 year (5 term) program. Courses included anatomy & physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical procedures & treatments, maternity nursing, pediatric nursing, mental health nursing, and more.
576 hours of practicum experience, with a focus on medical/surgical units.
Additional 320 hours professional preceptorship in high risk obstetrics & gynecology clinic, and gynecological surgery acute care.
3.76 GPA.
Complicated Birth & Support Workshop- Continued in-depth education about labour, birth, infant, and postpartum complications and how to provide doula support in those situations.
From Crisis to Comfort NICU Training for Birthworkers Workshop- Continued education to support families through the NICU
Evidence-Based Research for Birthworkers Workshop- Continued education in how to support families with current evidence-based research
Postpartum Topics Workshop- Continued education about postpartum relationship dynamics, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, body changes, pelvic health, and sleep practices & strategies.
Supporting Diverse Families Workshop- Continued education in supporting diverse and marginalized families.
Supporting Intended Parents Through the Surrogacy Journey Workshop- Continued education in the supporting intended parents through their surrogacy journey.
Perinatal Mental Health Seminar- Continued education in mental health considerations and warning signs through the perinatal time.
Perinatal Pelvic Health Seminar- Continued education in pelvic health considerations through pregnancy and postpartum.
Fetal Flexion Prenatal Education Class- Continuing education on body prep and labor/birth positions for encouraging fetal flexion (chin-tucking) during labor.
Exploring Breech Birth- Continuing education discussion in current information and approaches to care with breech babies.
Intentional Doula Workshop- Continued education in defining my personal doula practice and serving my community.
Holistic Practices & Knowledge Workshop- Continued education in perinatal self care, emotional health support, social well-being, and environmental considerations.
