In this episode, I sit down with Elise Ruel, full spectrum doula, breastfeeding educator and childbirth educator to discuss:

• What it means to prepare for birth?
• Birth as a natural process that cannot be “controlled” but rather “helped” 
• Ways that cultural differences and beliefs play a role in birth preparation
• The benefits of thinking through your wishes, fears, and preferences
• The benefits of being surrounded by a supportive birth team
• How to prepare the nervous system and mindset
• How doulas and pelvic health physiotherapists can support you as you prepare for birth

Elise Ruel (Sinclair) is of mixed settler/ Anishinaabe heritage.  She has enjoyed living and working in the beautiful unceded territory of the Syilx Nation and is honored and privileged to be serving Kelowna as a  Full Spectrum Doula, Breastfeeding Educator and Childbirth Educator.

Elise was called to birth work after becoming a parent for the first time.  She believes strongly in community and the importance of contributing and giving back in a good way. Her goals as a Birth Keeper, Doula and Educator are to nurture her clients emotional, physical, mental and spiritual well being; to support their journey through the transition into their new roles as parents and to continue to support and contribute to a safe birthing community by providing culturally appropriate services to birthing people, their families and their babies.

You can find her:
www.eliseruel.com

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Links mentioned in episode:

Doula match Canada: https://doulamatch.net

Kelowna Doula Association: https://www.kelownadoulas.com

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my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.com

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