pine+poppy birth co.

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support for a safe and successful home birth

support for a safe and successful home birth support for a safe and successful home birth support for a safe and successful home birth


physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion


holistic reproductive health practitioner


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support for a safe and successful home birth

support for a safe and successful home birth support for a safe and successful home birth support for a safe and successful home birth


physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion


holistic reproductive health practitioner


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about pine+poppy

Supporting your birth journey

At pine + poppy birth co., I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for families looking for a different birth experience. 

My mission is to empower parents through education and compassionate care during your entire fertility, pregnancy, birth and post-partum process.

my intentions

  • offering a natural perspective on birth and honoring the physiological process
  • offering supportive care throughout your fertility, pregnancy, birth & post-partum journeys.
  •  respecting your space, you, your body and baby. 
  • respecting your values 
  •  provide holistic full spectrum support with wise woman knowledge and skills so that you can feel safe, secure and supported throughout your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey.
  • provide parents to be with prenatal, birth and post-partum knowledge, so that you can be informed and prepared on this life changing journey.  







keeper of the birth

Physiological birth is spontaneous in its onset; the mother chooses where she wants to be, is given freedom of movement throughout labor, and chooses the position she wants to birth. There are no routine interventions and no separation of mother and baby after the birth.  


My job working with clients is individualized, personal & client driven.  I assist in guiding you towards your innate knowing of birth. We spend time throughout your pregnancy bonding over birth and how to prepare for the birth you want. This can be accomplished through information about nutrition, movement & exercises designed for pregnancy & birth, complimentary pregnancy care, labor & birth positions & much more.  I hold the birth space for you & support you in the way that you want/need to be supported. 


I will be there to support you during your labor and birth bringing wisdom of nonpharmacological comfort measures which includes reflexology, movements and positioning that help you and baby create a cohesive birth environment & experience with various birth challenges including breech presentation. 

I am there to support you in the post-partum period, offering recovery care, care of your newborn, breastfeeding guidance and more

education/courses

traditional birth companion certificate

billie harrigan consulting + education

trauma informed professional course specific to the antenatal client certificate

billie harrigan consulting + education

nutrition for the fourth trimester

regenerative cooking school

breech pro: breech proficiency for birth professionals

breech beyond borders



diploma of nursing 2006

red river community college 


Currently not practicing

my services

pregnancy, birth, post-partum education

physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion

physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion

education and support available for parents-to-be including common pregnancy ailments, preventing risk factors, non-pharmacological pain management methods, moving and positions in birth, lactation & breastfeeding and much more.  


I am available to come to your home for private sessions. 


physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion

physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion

physiological birth keeper/traditional birth companion

I will work collaboratively with you throughout your pregnancy to optimize your spiritual, emotional and physical wellness and decrease complications through nourishment of the mind, body and soul.  we will meet to prepare for your birth journey using evidence-based information for decision making. I support your labor and birth with doula care and wise woman traditional knowledge.

trauma informed care

trauma informed care

trauma informed care

supporting mothers with trauma informed care who have experienced birth trauma. I will hold space for you, so you can heal your birth trauma. 



client offerings

trauma informed care

trauma informed care

  • comprehensive handouts pertinent to supporting pregnancy, physiological birth, post-partum care & caring for a newborn. 
  • reflexology in pregnancy, birth & post-partum 
  • reiki in pregnancy, labor & post partum
  • deluxe birth pool rental
  • access to pregnancy/birth/breastfeeding affirmation library
  • fourth trimester foods recipe cards
  • placenta encapsulation









placenta encapsulation

the placenta is an amazing organ which nurtures your baby's body and soul and can be used to repair.

Historically, the placenta has been used in post-partum recovery in many cultures. It has been reported that ingesting the placenta after birth aides in quicker recovery, prevents depression and can help with milk production. the placenta can also be used to treat ailments in the children they had housed.


 My process: I do a traditional Chinese medicine inspired method where I steam the placenta with lemon, ginger & jalapeño pepper. this helps to destroy any bacteria that may be present. I then dehydrate the placenta for 12+ hours. After this process is complete, I grind the dried pieces of placenta into a powder & insert into capsules for ingestion. 

 

Most placentas can be encapsulated & usually yield 90-170 capsules. Instructions provided. 


$250.00/placenta + delivery fee dependent on mileage. 


Please contact pine + poppy birth co. with any questions including how to care for your placenta prior to processing.

keepsakes

I create recipe cards and birth affirmation cards that are uniquely designed and appealing to the eye. I can turn any recipe and affirmation into a beautiful keepsake for mom. 

    testimonials

      

    I met Lori when I was pregnant with my second child, seeking a different experience following a traumatic and medicalized birth of my first. Not really knowing what I wanted, other than something different, Lori steadily guided me back to myself. Lori’s understanding of birth is incredible and her trust in mother and baby in unwavering. She is humble and passionate in supporting women as they find their empowerment. I’m forever grateful for the transformation and beautifully healing birth I experienced with Lori by my side. 


    Jessica H.


      

    I wake up at 4am to urinate and the pink bloody discharge is present. I labour alone in bed and it feels good. My husband calls off work and we let our birth attendant know to come over at 530am. Our birth attendant arrives at about 7am, and instantly all my surges slow way down, and become weaker. I’m immediately bummed and feel guilt wash over me. I felt like I wanted to hide so my husband and I went for a nap in bed. Our birth attendant left but stayed closeby. We woke up, I was surging again. My husband and I upped the oxytocin using our own methods and it really kicked off. I felt an insanely powerful surge and I moaned hitting this frequency which took me somewhere indescribable. It took me right back to my first birth when he was coming down my birth canal. “Am I going to have the baby right here in bed?!” I yelled. That was so extremely pleasurable. It was about 1:30pm when this happened and in retrospect this was where active labour really kicked off.

    I called my birth attendant, I entered the birth pool and had surges, enjoying the experience. My husband set up his photo lights and snapped away. He entered the pool with me even though I was doing well. He was holding me, re-assuring me, coaching me; if you don’t know him it is impossible to understand how connected he makes me feel. A goal of mine was to really connect to the power of my throat chakra so every surge I used my voice in any way I could. My husband and I played our favourite music and cried together, re-affirmed our love for each other, and it was epicly beautiful. The sensations were overwhelming so we put on a 25 minute hypnobirthing track on repeat. This time I felt so connected to my body and I knew baby was close. My husband was jiggling my hips and it helped so much to alleviate the pain. All of a sudden POP! I yelled “baby moved!” It snapped me back to reality. Baby came down the canal so fast, I reached down and felt baby’s head and ear. It wasn’t me that pushed baby out, it was my body. I went to grab him but couldn’t see because of the bloody water. I found him and picked him up. This was our dream birth. I did it. The rite of passage. I took back my power. My sovereignty.


    Elisabeth M.

    contact information

    intimate and personalized care.

    please contact me with any questions or comments you may have.  I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

    pine+poppy birth co.

    pineandpoppybirthco@outlook.com located in portage la prairie mb

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