Welcome
my name is Deirdre, I'm a full spectrum doula & owner of Orchid Doula Services.
I'm currently accepting in-person postpartum clients, and birth clients in Ottawa, ON with due dates in October or November 2021, or January-March 2022.
I'm also available for virtual doula care at any stage of parenting or pregnancy, & offer a few unique childbirth education classes to prepare you on your journey.
Send me an email to book a complimentary consultation
Services
About Deirdre
I'm a full spectrum doula, meaning that I provide individualized, trauma-informed doula care to pregnant people & their families throughout the perinatal period. My guidance is available to families throughout fertility & conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, & abortion.
I chose a career as a doula because I believe it's the best combination of my skills & interests, mobilized to nurture my community. In my work, I strive to create a trust & openness with my clients which allows them to see me as their friend, who's also their personal guide in pregnancy, birth, & parenting.
My goal with each client is to foster a sense of self-confidence. Together we'll explore education & self-reflection, through which I'll encourage you to articulate your wishes for your parenting journey.
I believe that by actively supporting bodily autonomy & informed choice, we can break cycles of trauma & make way for a society that puts mental health & body sovereignty first. I practice doula work in the hope that by supporting health for parents, they will impart health onto their children, which will in turn create a healthy society.
Perinatal Education
I offer a few unique courses designed to fill the gaps existing in childbirth education
You & Your New Baby
Preparing for postpartum for solo parents & co-parenting families
Designed specifically to inspire confidence in single & co-parents, we'll take a deep dive into the early days of parenthood & understand how to care for yourself & your newborn.
Sex & Pleasure in pregnancy, birth & postpartum
Offered in partnership with
We'll discuss how to stay in touch with ourselves, how to initiate or maintain intimacy with partners, and how to explore new avenues for pleasure as our bodies and desires change.
Preparing for Birth
A non-judgmental, evidence-based approach to learning about birth
By teaching the physiological process of birth, & the realities of medical system within which we give birth, this course gives parents the tools to make informed decisions about their care & the care of their children.
Gifting Doula Care
Support your family & a local business
COVID-19 has meant that many birthing families and new parents have had less support than they normally would this year.
By purchasing a gift card, you can contribute to providing holistic support to your loved ones as they welcome their children into the world!
Gift cards are totally customizable to meet your needs & your budget.
COVID-19
Measures in place to protect my family & yours
Great news! It is still possible to receive virtual & in-person doula care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased precautions need to be taken to stop the spread of the virus.
Click the link below to learn how I am staying up to date on policies & procedures, and implementing safety precautions.
Olivia's Testimonial
"Deirdre is one of the warmest people I have ever interacted with. Her calm demeanour was what first gave me the impression that she was the right person to support me with the birth of my second child. I can hardly put into words how incredible her presence was during my birth and postpartum. She helped me prepare for a home birth, feel comfortable during the whole birth experience, and comfort my firstborn while I laboured. I don't know what I would have done without her, especially her postpartum support. I cannot imagine how I would have done without her."
