Pregnant with my fourth child, but first in the Maritimes, I reached out to Monique for support navigating the midwifery system here. Determined to have a water birth, as I had done for previous births, I was up against a policy that would not support me as a VBAC to have a home birth and a hospital with no policy in support of water births. As I pushed for a water birth Monique became my confidante, providing me with insights—and the relationship of trust that I desperately needed — to fight for the birth experience that was right for me and my baby. She helped me articulate a working birth plan amidst an evolving and precarious time-- into Covid’s 3rd wave and two weeks beyond my due date. When the time finally came for my planned and eventually approved water birth – the IWK’s first – she was there for me throughout: accompanying me to the hospital, setting up (and taking down) the pool, and holding my hand (both literally and metaphorically), as needed. I am grateful for the caring and unwavering role Monique played in the birth of my beautiful 10-pound water baby.
-Leslie
Monique was a rock for my wife and myself during our second pregnancy. She was always available and was incredibly helpful. I wish she would've been there for our first pregnancy as well. During the actual delivery, she was an advocate and helped us understand everything that was happening amid the chaos of a very quick delivery. I cannot recommend Thrive Doula Services strongly enough. You can not make a better decision for your pregnancy, than by working with Monique.
-Brandon
Monique was a huge help to me during and after my pregnancy. She is always extremely helpful and knowledgeable whenever I have questions or concerns. Her prenatal class was very instructive and helped put my mind at ease over any concerns I had. She is a very kind and patient person, who you can tell is passionate about helping women through their pregnancy.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in having a Doula help you prenatal and postpartum.
~ Katie
Monique put my worries at ease, she helped us figure out how to care for the baby and worry less. She is knowledgeable was helped a lot with breastfeeding tips. She helped me with my mom guilt about needing to supplement with formula. Having her as our postpartum doula was a huge help.
~ Kara
Monique had a lot of information and was super available to answer questions when they came up. She kept me calm when my birth plan changed. Having a Doula was a good decision and Monique was so helpful. The prenatal information that she provided helped me feel really prepared for my labour. I wouldn't have wanted to do it without her help.
~ Sarah
I recently hired Monique for her prenatal classes. I am pregnant with my first child, and was/am very nervous about what to expect! Monique's classes were really informative, helpful and provided me with some invaluable information. Monique is very kind and clearly extremely knowledgeable on all things prenatal and postpartum.
- Mia
-Leslie
Monique was a rock for my wife and myself during our second pregnancy. She was always available and was incredibly helpful. I wish she would've been there for our first pregnancy as well. During the actual delivery, she was an advocate and helped us understand everything that was happening amid the chaos of a very quick delivery. I cannot recommend Thrive Doula Services strongly enough. You can not make a better decision for your pregnancy, than by working with Monique.
-Brandon
Monique was a huge help to me during and after my pregnancy. She is always extremely helpful and knowledgeable whenever I have questions or concerns. Her prenatal class was very instructive and helped put my mind at ease over any concerns I had. She is a very kind and patient person, who you can tell is passionate about helping women through their pregnancy.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in having a Doula help you prenatal and postpartum.
~ Katie
Monique put my worries at ease, she helped us figure out how to care for the baby and worry less. She is knowledgeable was helped a lot with breastfeeding tips. She helped me with my mom guilt about needing to supplement with formula. Having her as our postpartum doula was a huge help.
~ Kara
Monique had a lot of information and was super available to answer questions when they came up. She kept me calm when my birth plan changed. Having a Doula was a good decision and Monique was so helpful. The prenatal information that she provided helped me feel really prepared for my labour. I wouldn't have wanted to do it without her help.
~ Sarah
I recently hired Monique for her prenatal classes. I am pregnant with my first child, and was/am very nervous about what to expect! Monique's classes were really informative, helpful and provided me with some invaluable information. Monique is very kind and clearly extremely knowledgeable on all things prenatal and postpartum.
- Mia
Media
May 1st I had the honor of being the Birth Doula for the IWK's first water birth. Thanks to the self-advocacy of my client, the needle on birth options at the IWK was moved.
Here is the link to the media article:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/iwk-water-birth-halifax-1.6014167?fbclid=IwAR2O8OLWF-9ERiVUHxReAQwwXb-16Q_0EH5Y27S5hIjeco2Q2tSii-07mC0
Interview with Radio Canada:
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/267/le-reveil-nouvelle-ecosse-et-t-n
May 1st I had the honor of being the Birth Doula for the IWK's first water birth. Thanks to the self-advocacy of my client, the needle on birth options at the IWK was moved.
Here is the link to the media article:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/iwk-water-birth-halifax-1.6014167?fbclid=IwAR2O8OLWF-9ERiVUHxReAQwwXb-16Q_0EH5Y27S5hIjeco2Q2tSii-07mC0
Interview with Radio Canada:
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/267/le-reveil-nouvelle-ecosse-et-t-n
