Mindful. Conscious. Family-Led.Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding Support, Education
About
About Candice
I have been immersed in birth work for over 20 years. Through studying alongside traditional birth attendants, midwives, and doulas, I have developed a deep respect for physiological birth and postpartum, and the wisdom of the undisturbed birth process.
My work naturally expanded into breastfeeding and postpartum support, where I found a deep calling to care for families during the transition into parenthood. Today, much of my work is devoted to supporting families through the fourth trimester—helping them navigate the joys and challenges of early parenthood while creating space for rest, connection, and the unfolding of the mother-baby relationship.
Moving to a small island 5 years ago to raise my family, the idea of village has taken on an even deeper meaning for me. I believe families are not meant to navigate this transformative time alone. Practical support, nourishment, wisdom, and community are essential.
When I am not working with new families I am teaching the Wise Woman Postpartum Doula Course, sharing my experience and passion with others who feel called to support the mother-baby dyad. Through both my hands-on work and teaching, I hope to help shift the way our society understands and values the postpartum period.
At the heart of my work is a belief in the wisdom of the body, the importance of true support, and the power of community.
Support
Breastfeeding
My approach to breastfeeding is holistic, gentle, and rooted in the belief that both mother and baby know the way.
I take a mammalian approach to breastfeeding—a term coined by lactation consultant Shahrzad Tayebi—which honours the innate biological processes of breastfeeding and the needs of both mother and baby.
Our first visit will typically be a few hours in your home, giving me the opportunity to slow down, observe a feed, and get to know your baby—looking at feeding, sleep, behaviour, and the overall wellbeing of both you and your baby.
I am not a lactation consultant, and I deeply respect the expertise of the lactation consultants in our community. Whenever more specialized support is needed, I will refer you to the appropriate practitioner while continuing to support you and your family alongside them.
My goal is not to tell you how to breastfeed, but to listen, observe, offer thoughtful guidance, and help create the conditions for you and your baby to find your own rhythm.
Care
Postpartum
The postpartum period is a time of profound transformation. It is tender, beautiful, messy, joyful, and full of discovery as you and your baby find your way together.
This is a time for slowing down, being nourished, resting deeply, and allowing yourself to be cared for as you grow into your new role. Your wellbeing matters, and when a mother is supported, there is more space for the whole family to settle, connect, and thrive.
There is an old wisdom in the idea of village—the understanding that new families were never meant to do this alone. A village would gather around a new mother and baby, preparing food, tending the home, holding the baby while she rests, sharing wisdom, and simply being present for the unfolding of this new chapter.
Postpartum care can take many forms, and no two families need exactly the same things. I think of my role as becoming part of your village for a little while. I come into your home with the intention of noticing what is needed and tending to it with care.
Sometimes that might mean preparing a nourishing meal, holding your baby while you shower or sleep, helping with feeding, or lending a hand around the house. Other times, it might simply mean sitting with you, listening, and offering reassurance as you find your rhythm.
I bring my training, education, experience, and intuition to each family, while honouring the unique way every mother, baby, and family unfolds.
My hope is to create a little more space for you to rest, heal, connect, and enjoy this fleeting and extraordinary season of becoming a family.
“It takes a village to raise a child.”
Education
Education For Doulas
Wise Woman Way of Birth Postpartum Doula Training
2025 Course date: Wednesdays October 15th - November 19th 6:30pm - 9:00pm (Pacific)
$550 (Canadian) or $400 (U.S.)
6 Classes Live on Zoom, assignments and materials on Google Classroom.
This is the final postpartum doula course offered in our current format, as we are transitioning to a new teaching model. Please note that this class will be recorded for future use, and all participants must consent to being recorded.
Please email if you need more information or to register click here.
This course is designed to support your journey in accompanying families through the tender, transformative months following the birth of a baby. Rooted in a holistic approach to postpartum care, it explores every facet of the “fourth trimester”—from foundational skills like infant feeding and soothing, to a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and energetic changes experienced by the postpartum person.
You’ll learn how to nurture the entire family system, offering grounded, compassionate presence during a time often overlooked by our modern structures of care. Postpartum Doulas play a vital role in easing this transition—fostering breastfeeding success, strengthening family bonds, and reducing the risk of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
As awareness of the importance of postpartum care grows, the demand for skilled, heart-centered Doulas is rising. Whether you’re called to this work or simply curious, we invite you to join us in reclaiming the sacredness of early parenthood.