I had the pleasure of photographing Yvonne Pelling of Doula Care Montreal a few weeks back. I had a chance to pick Yvonne's brain about the practice of being a Doula. Enjoy this interview along with the fantastic portraits we captured during her session! She is a gorgeous woman, through and through!

"What sparked your interest in the art of becoming a Doula?"

"I never realized what "birth"days meant until I had my daughter Juniper.  From conception to delivery the childbearing year was filled with differing emotions, from overwhelming joy to complete fear of the unknown.  As labour was approaching, there came a point where both my husband and I knew that we could use some help and we sought out the unique service of a doula.  She educated us, empowered us to make our own choices, encouraged us and most importantly loved us.  She was there for us during the labour supporting us in a way that allowed me to work with the sensations of labour that were happening within me.  I started motherhood brave and a hero.  I was on cloud nine.  Every year as we celebrate Juniper getting 1 year older, we look back at her achievements, her milestones, who she is and who she wants to be. But part of me will always reflect back to the day that the power of love changed my life in the most beautiful way."

"When and how were you certified?"

"Six months after the birth of my daughter, my passion took over and I began the training to be a doula with the organization Motherwit.  Working with couples during the childbearing year allows me to take my passion to my work.  I have since also done workshops in acupressure and yoga Nidra for birth.  As well, I will soon begin to teach birth education classes.  Truly, from one parent to another it's the greatest gift I want to give people."  

"What services do you offer to parents interested in hiring you?"

"Typically, for first time moms, I offer a package that includes 3 prenatal visits, attendance at the birth and a postpartum visit.  As well, I include email and phone support throughout the pregnancy. I am able to offer receipts for insurance should couple have private insurance."

To contact Yvonne for more information on her Doula services, she can be reached at www.doulacaremtl.com

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