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holistic full spectrum doula

physiological birth keeper

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personalized care

holistic full spectrum doula

physiological birth keeper

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about pine+poppy

fertility, & antepartum full spectrum doula/physiological birthkeeper

I am a former registered nurse with 16 years of experience within the areas of medicine/surgery, emergency and intensive care & most recently labor and delivery. my current alignment is supporting women on the amazing path of motherhood & helping to bring babies into the world gently.

I recognize there is a void in pre-natal, birth and post-partum education for parents to be that supports physiological birth, which is the safest way to birth according to the World Health Organization,

I am passionate about the physiological process of birth and supporting mothers on this amazing journey.

my intentions

supporting you throughout your fertility, pregnancy, birth & post-partum journeys.
respecting your space, you, your body and baby.
provide holistic full spectrum doula 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.

from week 36 of your pregnancy, I am available whenever you need me via text or phone call. I will be there to support you during your labor and birth and into your post-partum journey.

my services

pregnancy, birth, post-partum education

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.

holistic full spectrum doula

pregnancy, birth, post-partum education

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 journey using evidence-based information for decision making.

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

comprehensive handouts pertinent to supporting pregnancy, physiological birth, post-partum care & caring for a newborn.
deluxe birth pool rental
fourth trimester foods recipe cards
placenta encapsulation

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.

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