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A Traditional Birth Companion
Holistic and comprehensive care
for your pregnancy and birth
A Traditional Birth Companion follows in the footsteps of those women who came before her, humbly serving the family in the way that best meets their needs. She brings wisdom, experience, and knowledge to a timeless process that unfolds more simply in the presence of understanding and compassion. She carries ancient wisdom regarding herbs, remedies, nutrition, family and faith, and brings new knowledge in the science and physiology of healthy pregnancy and safe birth. The wisdom of a Traditional Birth Companion encompasses much more than just helping a mother give birth. It speaks to generations of misinformation, fear, trauma, and bondage to a system that harms women. It addresses current concerns with new strategies for wellness and wholeness.
Johannes Christiaan Janson 1780-1810
“As a doula, I worked for many years prior to getting pregnant that left me shaking in my skin thinking about entering a system pregnant where all I had witnessed was abuse of power, outdated information and fear mongering. I also have a history of trauma in my life, I wanted to take my power back in this time of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. I did not want to come into matrescence with trauma. My pregnancy care with Billie was beautiful. The best part was that she would introduce herself to my baby in a kind and loving voice before ever touching me or my belly. My relationship with myself and my husband and son is a beautiful strong connection, as we never felt torn apart or dismissed during my pregnancy and birth. We felt heard and supported thanks to Billie. We are forever grateful for her exceptional care. ”
“Living in today’s society, the birth that I longed for seemed almost unattainable at first; however, upon meeting Billie I felt empowered to firmly stand behind what my heart, my intuition (and biology) told me was right for me and my family. Never in my life had I met a woman with Billie’s wisdom, knowledge, experience, faith, and undeniable passion for the wellbeing of all mothers and their babies. We are forever thankful for her empowerment, her encouragement, and her continual support. Billie will forever hold a special place in our family.”
A Traditional Birth Companion is not a regulated midwife or doctor. There are no primary health care services, medical tests, drugs, prescriptions, or other restricted practices. No mother is risked out of care or is obligated to take tests she doesn’t want, but rather is invited to explore options for wellness, healing, and choosing the medical and complementary services that best meet her needs. A Companion serves as a mentor and a guide along the journey to a holistic, safe, and healthy pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
At a time when the world around us has adopted a technocratic approach to birth, we are seeing increasingly concerning outcomes. A technocratic model means that we have placed our trust in technology, surveillance, testing, and clinical judgement to keep us “safe”. Indeed, there are times when this technology and clinical assessment is wise and prudent. However, for the most part, it’s failing families as almost half of all mothers have a traumatic hospital experience, about 1 in 3 have major surgery, 1 in 3 struggle with postpartum depression and/or anxiety, 1 in 10 have thoughts of self-harm in the first year, and about 1 in 8 enter parenthood with postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder. Suicide is now a leading cause of postpartum death in the first year. When something becomes harmful to far too many women, it’s time to think differently about how we welcome our babies into the world. A Companion offers a different kind of care that puts you at the centre of your decisions in determining what is best for you.
Billie has been serving birthing families for nearly 40 years. Her specialised care provides you with comprehensive prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. Her extensive knowledge of physiology, pregnancy health concerns, birth practices, trauma, nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, complementary healing modalities, mind-body connection, and more provides you with a holistic mentor to achieve the the loving welcome for your baby that you deserve. You’ll experience calm, knowledgeable, researched, kind, and compassionate support as you move through your pregnancy, welcome your baby into your arms, and learn to breastfeed and parent your baby. You'll also have all the information you need to register your child's birth to become a citizen.
Includes:
~ up to six 2-hour prenatal visits tailored to your needs
~ detailed review of your birthing history and current health identifying areas of concern and opportunities for change
~ targeted support to optimise your health through nutrition, complementary care, spirituality, herbs, and remedies
~ realistic, evidence-based, and scientifically sound preparation for your home birth, vbac, or birth-after-trauma
~ fully trauma-informed care
~ unlimited text and phone support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum
~ compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced attendance at your birth - no time limits
~ up to three postpartum visits in your home
~ ongoing postpartum support as needed
Serving Southern Ontario, Canada.
$4800
Virtual options for prenatal or postpartum care are available
Limited Availability
You may find a Traditional Birth Companion in your area through my network The Harrigan Hive. Join today and send in your request. We’ll do our best to help you find someone with the skills you need.