By Your Side Childbirth Support & Education

Sally Bouchard
By Your Side Childbirth Support & Education
Penticton, B.C.

Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Reflexologist

250-462-7218

sallyb-lakeside@shaw.ca

www.byyoursidedoulaservices.ca


Sally is a proud mother of three grown children and has worked with over 100 childbearing women and their families since 2005. She is a DONA certified birth and postpartum doula, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator and a RAC certified reflexologist. She brings extensive experience to both home and hospital birth. Sally feels fortunate to support women and their families through the profound transformation from pregnancy into parenthood. Childbirth is a peak experience that carries with it the power to impact one's life forever. Sally will be "By Your Side" as you move through this amazing life experience.



By Your Side offers:

birth and postpartum support
breastfeeding support
access to numerous birthing publications and videos
TENS machine rentals (included in doula package)
Aquaborn Birthing Pool rental (included in doula package)
Breastpumps (included in doula package)
reflexology treatments (one included in doula package)
complimentary herbs to aid in recovery



Private Prenatal Education customized to fit your needs
Refresher Courses
Hospital Tours


Doula Support Packages range from $300 and up - please contact me for further information.



Private Prenatal Classes are $25/hour.

A doula......

Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life.

Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labour.

Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth.

Stays with the woman throughout the labour.

Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint,

as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decisions.

Facilitates communication between the labouring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers.

Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience.

Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level.