About Deirdre

I'm a full spectrum doula, which means that I provide individualized, trauma-informed doula care to pregnant people & their families throughout the perinatal period. My guidance is available to clients 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 expert in pregnancy, birth, & parenting. 

My goal with each client is to foster a sense of self-confidence. I'll gently guide you through education & self-reflection, & encourage you to articulate your wishes for your perinatal journey. 

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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. 

Prenatal Coaching

Informative & Compassionate

Birth Doula Care

Hands On Support

Postpartum Care

Here for you

Adoption & Surrogacy Support

Personalized Care

Perinatal Education

I offer a few unique courses designed to fill the gaps existing in childbirth education

You & Your New Baby

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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

Venus Envy Ottawa

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. 

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Olivia's Testimonial

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"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."