Over the last decade, I have been working closely with hundreds of families through their pregnancies and postpartum. There is a common thread that I see run through every single family I have worked with - a supported postpartum makes the world of difference to how families are feeling not just in the immediate period, but long term. 

I truly believe postpartum was never meant to be done alone. 

When I was growing up in the Philippines, my experience of postpartum was one where the community came together to support this new family. Nutrition was a priority and have ample rest was a given. 

When I had my own three babies I noticed that this wasn't how I saw so many of my Canadian friends experience new parenthood. I knew that when I started me work as a doula, prioritizing the postpartum period would be essential. I have been honoured to be a part of so many families journeys to parenthood - either as their doula, through education or in the community groups I host at the Bellies Community Space.

I KNOW that so many families struggle in the early days/weeks/months of parenthood and while some struggle can be expected, I also truly believe that postpartum can be joyous and supported. I've seen it again and again with many clients over the last few years working in the Tri-Cities, Ridge Meadows, Vancouver and Fraser Valley. 

I look forward to connecting with you.

Interested in chatting postpartum?

Because of the level of support I provide my postpartum doula clients, I only take on a limited client load each year. If you would like to schedule a free consultation to see if we are a perfect match, please do get in touch!

When I am not doula-ing...

  • I am busy with my three kids - Joseph, Estelle, and Solomon
  • Working at Bellies Inc. - your home for pregnancy + postpartum products designed with your healing in mind
  • Likely doing some home DIY project, much to my husband Michael's dismay - check out my home instagram account 
  • At the pottery studio. You can see my work at the same instagram account above!
  • In the summer months, hanging out in my backyard talking to my vegetable garden
  • Walking my dog Sgt. Pepper's (no more) Lonely Hearts club aka Pepper, our rescue dog from Tulum Mexico
  • Face-timing my family who are all in the Philippines
  • Watching the Real Housewives of... anywhere (guilty)
"Samantha was such a wonderful support before, during and after my birth.
You can't go wrong working with Samantha.
If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just do it and hire her!"
- Emily