Musings on birth doula work, entrepreneurship, supporting women, and birth-y happenings in Calgary, AB.
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It can be challenging enough trying to navigate our own choices in childbirth. When we add the expectations of others into the mix, it gets downright stressful. How can we manage the expectations of others? Let’s dig a little deeper.
Read MoreIf you are interested in writing a birth plan you may be wondering how to go about it. What should you include? How detailed should it be? How do you make sure it’s effective? Here is what we suggest to our clients.
Read MoreWe believe that communities are strengthened through diversity
We are committed to providing care and support that is cognizant of the unique needs of indigenous people, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+, and differently abled clients.
We recognize that these communities potentially face additional challenges or barriers when seeking maternity and postpartum care and are committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive doula support.
As part of our on-going growth as individuals and doulas, we are committed to seeking out continuing education opportunities that are both diverse and culturally sensitive.
We value allyship and welcome feedback from our community about our efforts in this area.
Five Elements Birth Services provides childbirth classes, birth doula services, postpartum doula services, breastfeeding support, and water birth supplies.
We support families in Calgary, AB who are planning to birth at Peter Lougheed Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, South Health Campus, Arbour Birth Centre, or at home. Want to know more? Contact us today!
