About Melanie

I completed my Postpartum Doula training through Birth Ways International in September 2015.  After years of working in office settings, I was looking for something that was more aligned with my passions and values, and Postpartum Doula care seemed like the perfect fit!  I love sharing knowledge (based on current research, as opposed to opinion), and helping families gain confidence in their own unique parenting style.  

I have two young children of my own, and personal experience with cloth diapering, baby wearing, breastfeeding, and bed-sharing.

I am a member of Doulas of Regina and am continually growing my postpartum  knowledge through community events, sharing circles, books, and online publications.  I have recently completed a Holistic Sleep Coaching course and am excited to add more in-depth guidance on biological normal infant sleep into my support packages.

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Continuing Education:

Trauma-Informed Fundamentals Online Training.  October 2021.
Holistic Sleep Coaching Mini Course.  April 2021.
What Evidence-Based Research Tells Us About "Safe Infant Sleep": The Science of Mother-Infant Bedsharing with Dr. James McKenna - webinar presented by Saskatchewan Prevention Institute.  February 2021.
La Leche League Canada Breastfeeding Conference for Midwives & Doulas.  April 2020.