In this episode, I sit down with Elise Ruel, full spectrum doula, breastfeeding educator and childbirth educator to discuss:
- What it means to prepare for birth?
- Birth as a natural process that cannot be “controlled” but rather “helped”
- Ways that cultural differences and beliefs play a role in birth preparation
- The benefits of thinking through your wishes, fears, and preferences
- The benefits of being surrounded by a supportive birth team
- How to prepare the nervous system and mindset
- How doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists can support you as you prepare for birth
Elise Ruel (Sinclair) is of mixed settler/ Anishinaabe heritage. She has enjoyed living and working in the beautiful unceded territory of the Syilx Nation and is honored and privileged to be serving Kelowna as a Full Spectrum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator and Childbirth Educator.
Elise was called to birth work after becoming a parent for the first time. She believes strongly in community and the importance of contributing and giving back in a good way. Her goals as a Birth Keeper, Doula and Educator are to nurture her clients emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well being; to support their journey through the transition into their new roles as parents and to continue to support and contribute to a safe birthing community by providing culturally appropriate services to birthing people, their families and their babies.
You can find her:
www.eliseruel.com
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Links mentioned in episode:
Doula match Canada: https://doulamatch.net
Kelowna Doula Association: https://www.kelownadoulas.com
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my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.com
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