What I do
i help you birth your way
Birth preparation, doula, and postpartum support in Campbell River and the Comox Valley.
I am exceptional at guiding my clients beyond basic birth education to a place of embodied inner wisdom. This inner wisdom is what creates a powerful birth experience.
The best part of working with me is the moment you move from fear to excitement about birthing your baby!
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Services
The tools to have the birth of your dreams.
Personalized Doula Care
Together, we’ll journey deeply into what preparation is required for you to have the best chance at the birth of your dreams. Feel seen and heard and celebrated all along the way.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga, movement and meditation classes to create more peace and comfort during pregnancy and movement to help create the conditions for an easier, quicker labour and delivery.
1:1 Childbirth Education Classes
These classes are meant to prepare you and your partner for labour, delivery, and postpartum. Learn everything from the basics of childbirth, to how to face fears or uncertainty about your journey.
Infant Sleep + Nurtured Responsive Parenting
Understand healthy infant sleep expectations, infant brain development and the importance nurtured, responsive parenting.
my services
Birth Your Way
With Tamara as your doula, your childbirth mentor, or childbirth educator you will feel seen and heard and encouraged from pregnancy to parenthood.
Doula Services
You know how you want to birth and need a person in your corner who understands your desires and needs. Doulas are your best chance for a natural birth – birth your way.
Birth & Sleep Education
Learn more about what’s offered in my 1:1 childbirth education and infant and family sleep classes.
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga, movement and meditation specific to your childbearing year. Feel more peace and comfort in your body, mind and soul.
birth course
How to Have the Birth of Your Dreams
4 week private birth preparation course for families who know how they want to birth, but need education, support and preparation to:
- feel confident in your ability to cope,
- understand interventions,
- what to do for each phase of labour,
- create an epic birth plan,
- advocate for yourself/your partner,
- make difficult decisions,
- processing previous birth experiences,
- trust your body and surrender.
Preparation gives you the best chance for the birth of your dreams.
What folks are saying about tamara
Calm and confidence
When Tamara arrived she brought calm and confidence into the birth space. She seemed to know exactly what I needed to feel more comfortable in labour and also what to say to help me through surges
Alison P
Third Baby
Successful Home Birth
I entered pregnancy with a lifelong fear of giving birth and decided I should hire a doula for help and support to get past that fear. I had the most beautiful, successful home birth experience I could have hoped for, and Tamara was instrumental in achieving it.
Nicole D
First Baby
Loving Presence
I felt connected and safe with Tamara, which made my decision to have a home birth, easy. I knew if she was by my side, I would be fine and I was right! During labour, she was a calm presence that emanated only love, strength and support for me.
Pamy M
Second Baby
FAQs
How are the 1:1 classes conducted?
My childbirth or infant sleep and care sessions are conducted in person in my studio, in your home or over Zoom.
What is a doula?
A support person who mentors you through childbirth preparation and who stays with you while you are in labour to coach you, support you and help you and your partner advocate for the birth you want.
What do we talk about in prenatal sessions?
These sessions are informed by your experience of being pregnant and your possible fears about feeling heard in the birth room, the intensity of labour, delivery or postpartum. You can expect anything from creating the birth plan of your dreams to looking at your beliefs about birth to inner child work or kind boundaries. Each session is structured to create space for you to share what’s happening for you, for us to do a Birthing From Within exercise and to focus on small steps you can take towards feeling like you can birth your way.
What results can I expect hiring a doula?
The statistics are clear on the benefits of a doula: better birth outcomes, lower chances of trauma, less anxiety and stress during pregnancy, improved communication between pregnant person and care provider and so much more.
I am passionate about making sure you feel seen, heard and encouraged to birth your way.
How much does a doula cost?
My fees are $1350 for 4 prenatal sessions, continuous birth support and 2 postpartum visits. Payment plans are available.
When is the best time in pregnancy time to hire a doula?
The best answer to this is, anytime you are ready or wanting to get to the work of childbirth and postpartum preparation! I’m game to work with you at 4 weeks or 34 weeks. And doulas can get booked up quickly! The sooner you hire your doula, the better.
What if you cannot attend my birth?
Life is lifey and sometimes I am sick or at another birth. This rarely happens, and if it does I work hard to find a replacement doula for you, or supplement postpartum care in lieu of attending your birth. There are more details in my contract.
Who can benefit from your services?
Anyone seeking a deeper and more meaningful style of birth education, mentorship or doula care.
Consultation
Ready to birth your way?
Schedule your free consultation and find out how we can best work together.
Tamara Tiana 