Michele
I have been married to Dean for 20 years and am mom to Shoshanna 20 and Josh 18. I have been persuing a passion of helping new moms for over 4 years and I have worked in Lloydminster, Wainwright, Vermilion and Provost Hospitals.  

 As a doula I am devoted to helping to make the transition to parenthood easier.  I am experienced in all aspects of  pregnancy, birth and post-partum. I believe in a womans ability, and that every woman deserves to have the best birth possible, however she defines it.

I am  excited and honored  to be a part of your pregnancy and birth. I love the work that I do, and I do everything that I can to help you have a good, safe and satisfying birth experience. 

When I am not working at a birth or teaching a prenatal class, you will find me enjoying the sunshine in my garden.

Training and Experience
* Completed and passed the Breastfeeding Education Program for Health Professionals -Prairie North Regional Health Authority- March 2007
*certified Happiest Baby on the Block instructor (http://www.thehappiestbaby.com/)
* Trained and certified Childbirth Doula with Ontario Perinatal School
* Trained Childbirth Educator with Ontario Perinatal School
* Advanced Doula Workshop -Body Awareness- 2004
* Standard First Aid and CPR C - recertified- May 2006
* Advanced First Aid 2003
* Emergency Management Alberta- numerous Disaster Services Trainings- 2002-2005
* Level 1 firefighting

Memberships and Organizations
*Volunteer mentor with Parent Mentoring Program-Lloydminster
* President and board member of the Canadian Doula Association ( www.canadiandoulas.com) 
* Volunteer firefighter - Paradise Valley Fire Department