About Nikki
Becoming a doula has been a long-standing passion of mine. Throughout my own pregnancies, births, and postpartum periods I was surprised to discover how much important information wasn't always reaching pregnant people and new families. The more I researched, the more I was amazed and the more passionate I became. I have loved continually learning about birth and exploring all things birth related. The joy I've found in sharing this knowledge has been what has inspired to make this my career. It continues to be both amazing and humbling to help families have wonderful and satisfying birth experiences!
If you'd like to chat more about how I can support you, a first meeting with me is aways free and without obligation or pressure. It is important that you find the right doula for your family.
Qualifications
I am a certified Labour & Birth Doula with Wise Woman Way of Birth and a certified Holistic Doula with The Matrona. Additionally, I have completed doula training with DONA International and Doula Training Canada.
I am a member of the Doula Services Association of BC and have all the proper identification, and covid vaccinations, needed to accompany clients into BC Hospitals during this pandemic. I also work with Burnaby Family Life to provide doula care to vulnerable women in my community.
Education & Continued Learning
DONA International Birth Doula Training
With Kathleen Lindstrom & Jalana Grant
Doula Training Canada Postpartum Doula Virtual Training
With Renée Curry
Wise Woman Way of Birth Doula Training
With Jessica Austin & Gloria Lemay
Doula Training Canada Perinatal Educator Virtual Training
With Renée Curry
Doula Training Canada Labour & Birth Doula Virtual Training
With Carissa Marks
Miscarriage & Abortion for Doulas
With Jessica Austin
With Jill Colpitts
The Matrona Holistic Doula Training
With Whapio Bartlett
With Morag Hastings
Kind Words
"I was really nervous about going through labour as this is my first baby and thankfully, we found Nikki! She was amazing before, during and after the pregnancy. My labour came on more quickly than expected and Nikki knew exactly what to do. She supported both me and my husband. She kept me calm and had tools that helped me get through the contractions. I felt much more confident as a parent after working with Nikki. She is really knowledgeable and I felt she enabled me to make choices that were right for me and my family. My only regret is not finding her sooner in my pregnancy. I would highly recommend Nikki!"
"Nikki was with me through a long induction. She was there for me in every way, offering her knowledge and support. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. She is a gifted supporter. I love and appreciate her clear and direct communication style. Nikki is knowledgeable and confident. She will be your biggest advocate and a source of strength. Giving birth and labor can be difficult and disorienting, it was for me. Nikki is an amazing person to have in your corner - a true north compass. I can’t recommend her highly enough!"
"Nikki is such a natural as a doula, she made me feel supported and cared for. She went above and beyond to help me make informed decisions as a first time mom which I really appreciated. Nikki sent lots of useful information, videos, studies etc. and was always just a call or text away if I had any questions. Nikki encouraged me to have a home/waterbirth which was such a wonderful experience and I am so thankful that she was by my side. Her post-partum visit was great, too as she helped me give my baby girl her first bath and also had some great recommendations in regards to breastfeeding. Anyone hiring Nikki as a doula will be in the best hands."
"Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Nikki at my birth. My birth was long and challenging. She was kind, caring and encouraging throughout my birth. I felt safe and happy with Nikki being by my side. She was also very resourceful and supportive during my postpartum care. We are first time parents and Nikki provided lots of wisdom and guidance to care for our baby. I am thankful to have met Nikki and I can’t say enough good things about her! I am glad she is my doula."
"I don't think I have enough words to describe what an amazing doula Nikki is! She is a total rockstar and I wouldn't have survived my epidural-free birth without her. Nikki was always eager to provide information and research to help us make the decisions we needed to. She was quick to respond to queries and always supported us. She knew how much my vbac meant to me and she supported me and caught me when I found myself falling. Her emotional support helped me and my husband navigate a challenging and long labour and we are so grateful for that. When I was in the absolute depths of labour, I found myself calling out her name and she held me and comforted me like a good friend would. She understood our family's dynamics and provided guidance and support. I appreciated her post partum visit to check on my mental health, breastfeeding, as well as help with baby wearing. You can't go wrong in your decision to hire Nikki as your doula. An absolute gem of a doula!"
"Nikki went above and beyond our expectations right from the start. Any questions I had, she was happily eager to provide all the research on so I could make an informed decision. If you believe knowledge is power and want to feel more control in your prenatal decisions, then this is the doula for you. She was a great support for my partner, as well, while I was under general anesthesia following my elective c-section, so that he felt confident in handling our daughter. She was super helpful during the postpartum visit as well, helping us give our daughter her first bath and even fixing my fridge door. I was very happy to work with Nikki and she was a wonderful support for both my partner and myself during this time."
"My baby arrived 2 weeks early and the doula I was originally booked with was unavailable. Nikki was able to fill in at the last minute and did an awesome job, even though the first time we had talked was when I was already in the first stages of labour! I appreciated her being there for us on such short notice. Her support and confidence helped my husband and me immeasurably as first-time parents who weren't sure what to expect. We had opted for a hospital birth at BC Women's and Nikki helped so much with getting us to the hospital and with getting us checked in and making sure everything ran smoothly, in tandem with the midwife and nurses. We couldn't have asked for better doula support during the labour and delivery. Thank you so much Nikki."
"Amazing! I could not have delivered my baby boy without Nikki being by my side. She was encouraging, super hands on and helpful. When I had questions and I needed clarity on any topic Nikki was always ready and available to speak with me and to provide the needed information. The moment I told her I told her I was having contractions she guided me on what exactly to do until she arrived. My husband is currently stuck overseas due to the pandemic and I had no family members with me during the delivery. Nikki went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and was in the right mindset to deliver my son. I have said this to her many times, that I don’t believe I could have delivered without her. She has such a kind and caring spirit to her. I highly recommend!!!"
"Nikki is amazing. She educated us almost from day one on what to expect, prepare for, and start focusing on as we progressed through the pregnancy timeline. She was with us every step of the way. We called Nikki to come when my wife was part way in to her labour and I'm so grateful for her. She coached both of us through every step and helped advocate for our preferences, and specifically my wife's preferences, while I was focused on helping my wife. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be with us, and even asked her to cut the cord! She will be a lifelong influence on us as parents and I recommend you talk to her if you're starting your pregnancy journey!"
"Nikki was an amazing doula for our first baby/birth at BC Women's. She was very helpful and supportive leading up to labour in providing information and resources. Once the contractions started, she stayed in touch with us, and joined us at our home as soon as we asked her to. She was very easy to reach and picked up the phone after only a few rings despite us calling at 2am and 5am. She had some very valuable tools (our favourites were the TENS machine, comb to squeeze, and electric fan) which eased the labour process and she was a calming presence throughout, including on the car ride to the hospital (we would recommend you have Nikki in the car as the support to the birthing mother is invaluable!). She helped us achieved our desired natural/physiological birth goals and we were able to make it through labour and delivery without any medication. In the postpartum visit, she was helpful in discussing a wide range of parenting advice, and we especially appreciated the insights on 'elimination communication'. We are SO glad that we decided to have a doula as part of our labour support team and we were very happy with Nikki, who we would highly recommend!"
"Nikki was a lifesaver! As a first time mum I was extremely excited yet anxious to start this journey however, she was really able to demonstrate patience and professionalism as well as high level knowledge when attending to me from prenatal to giving birth and postpartum. Thanks to her, I was able to conceive a completely natural birth. I don't know how I would have done it without her!"
"Nikki was such a relief during the days she helped us (me) postpartum. Those days were the most rested and stress free that I've had since baby was born. Not only that, I now know how to use my ring sling properly, thanks to Nikki! She is so great with babies, toddlers and mums - I wouldn't hesitate to have Nikki join us in the crazy postpartum days again."