THE FEATHER & LIONESS BIRTH DOULA SERVICES
Labour & Birth Support Companion
Providing guidance through physical, emotional, educational support during and after birth
ALL ABOUT THE FEATHER & LIONESS BIRTH DOULA SERVICES
My Story
My name is Lisa Taylor, Born & raised in the Okanagan Valley. I am very pleased to be able to grow my business and serve my clients in my home town of Vernon, BC. I am also happy to serve surrounding communities. I am married to my best friend of 26 years and we have a 21year old daughter and 5 fur babies. I am a Certified Doula through The International Doula Institute, Certified in Birth, Postpartum Care as well as Breastfeeding Counselling. I consider myself as a nurturing Doula with a holistic approach. I cater to the first time parents by helping alleviate stress through mindset, support systems and tools throughout my clients pregnancy & delivery. Also clients that just want that added support throughout labour and delivery. I was a Chef for 23 years and as part of my Doula practice I also offer nutritious meals combined with prenatal and postpartum packages. I offer personalized birthing support to each of my clients .
My goal is to give you and your family the attention & knowledge to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, labour & birthing process. To learn more about me and the services that I offer, please get in touch.
I offer personalized birthing support to each of my clients . My goal is to give you and your family the attention & knowledge to make informed decisions about your pregnancy, labour & birthing process.To learn more about me and the services that I offer,please get in touch.
19.99 Canadian dollars
19.99 Canadian dollars
19.99 Canadian dollars
" Lisa has a very warm, and nurturing personality. She brings a sense of calm and reassurance to the whole experience. We were so grateful to have the extra support, and would not bat a eye to have her with us for our next birth. She fit seamlessly into this intimate family moment. Having Lisa support us during the birth of our daughter, was the best decision we could have ever made. As first time parents, the whole experience can be extremely overwhelming. Her warm, nurturing, and calm demeanor was exactly what we needed. She brings a level of knowledge, and a multitude of great techniques to assist in both pre & postpartum care! Lisa’s many years spent as a chef is an especially unique and awesome asset that she brings to the table! Her food is delicious, nutritious and I cannot tell you what a relief it was to not have to worry about that part of things while I healed, and we adjusted to being new parents. Her ongoing care enabled my husband to return to work, having peace of mind that both of his ladies were being well cared for. Truly a service that made all the difference."
Brittany Booth
We loved having Lisa as our Doula. Within hours of meeting her, we felt like we had known her for years. We found Lisa very approachable, friendly and respectful. She made a big effort to get to know our birth wishes and to ask questions to ensure that she understood our wishes correctly. Lisa was extremely prepared with labour support resources (e.g. massage oils, rollers, snacks) and willing to help with anything we needed during labour and in postpartum care. We also deeply appreciated that Lisa made the effort to not only get to know me as a mum but also get to know my husband so that when it came to my labour, they worked brilliantly together as my support team. Lisa is a very authentic and warm person. We would highly recommend Her to anyone who is looking for a doula who immediately feels like a part of the family and who is willing to go the extra mile to make you her full priority.
Emma
Lisa was absolutely amazing. I currently live on Vancouver Island so we had some distance between us due to travel restrictions and Covid. However; that didn’t stop Lisa from helping me through a month of preterm labour. I was able to stay calm through the pain. Lisa is extremely knowledgeable and kind hearted. She showed just how much she cares by being available 24/7 and checking in on me any moment she could. I know in my heart that Lisa would’ve been an amazing asset in the delivery room had she been able to be there with us. Thank you Lisa your kindness helped me through a very difficult time in my pregnancy. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you. ❤️
Virtual Birth
Lisa is a very special person and her doula service was exquisite. Her support during my labour was very prepared with all her tools and arrived timely, hands on (so thankful for that hip squeeze technique!), attentive, offered options for pain management without pressure, jumped in at appropriate times, and provided courage and reassurance to me in the difficult moments. She has a heart of gold and goes above and beyond to welcome you in as family.
All that I have said above is not even the best part about her care! Post-partum we hired Lisa to prepare our meals as she was actually a chef previous to her doula work. Oh my, the food!!! As a hungry, newly breastfeeding mama just wanting to cherish that time with her family, the food could have been average and I wouldnt have minded, BUT(!) her cooking is so incredible!!! Well-balanced, mindful dishes that I could tell were prepared with love and tenderness. From roast beef dinner with all the fixings to home made stroganoff to indian curries to fabulous lunch buddha bowls, honestly I went to food heaven during that time.
I would absolutely recommend Lisa!!! An empathetic, sensitive person with a great doula skillset and mad cooking skills. If I have more children in the future, I will reach to her. Thank you for all your support Lisa!!!
Meal plans
Lisa came into our lives a few weeks after our bonus baby was born. We were desperate for support and Lisa more than delivered!
Her gentle, empathetic heart put me at ease right away and her competence allowed me to trust her with our other 3 kids, household tasks, and even to be a sounding board as I processed the traumatic birthing experience with my daughter.
Not only did she come prepared with ideas of how to help but when we shared about our kids’ various special needs diagnoses she went home to research so she could better assist us and love on our kids! 💜
She always finds things to do, is such a loving person, and knows her stuff! Lisa is very flexible and adaptable which has been great for our crazy schedule. I highly recommend her services—truly lovely person that we hope to keep around as an extension/addition to our family :)
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PRENATAL BIRTH PLANNING SESSION
Informative and Compassionate
I take on a limited number of clients at any one time to make sure I can give you the full care and attention you deserve. By offering Prenatal planning sessions. My goal is to reduce any stress, allowing you to pay attention to your body and your baby. Where we will discuss your birth wishes and any questions about your prenatal visits with your medical care provider.
BIRTHING GUIDANCE
Offering Support
With my Birthing Guidance, I offer support to you and your family before, during and after birth. I will stay in close contact in order to routinely check how you’re doing and step in with anything you might need.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Here for You
Pregnancy, birth and the early days of bringing home your new baby can be a lot especially for new parents. My role with Postpartum Support service is to ensure you get the best information and care possible. When you need me, I will be there offering support. Have you ever wondered what a Postpartum Doula does or what is involved in POSTPARTUM CARE.
The role and duties of a Postpartum Doula varies, just as the needs of the family may vary. A significant part of Postpartum Doula’s role is education, support, and care for new and expanding families. Doula's are often a hub of information about infant care, breastfeeding support, community resources, and more!
Their attention is focused on the mother’s recovery and healing, which might also include assisting and encouraging innovative ways for siblings and partners to support the new mother and navigate changes in their family’s dynamics.An example of what a postpartum visit might entail:* Consultation with the family to determine highest priorities* Assisting the mother with breastfeeding (if applicable), including pumping an/or educating the partner or siblings on how to best offer their support during this time. *If bottle feeding is being used then guidance in sterilization, preparing, safe handling & storage of bottles. * Prep or prepare a meal or meals for the family*Assisting mother with belly binding or other support aids* Help decorate or create nursing, pumping, or diaper changing areas around the home* Do a couple loads of laundry, including if the family has chosen to use cloth diapers* Watch the baby while the parent(s) takes a nap or shower* Assist the parent(s) how to wear the baby or tools to make transport easier* Help mama create a postpartum physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care plan to facilitate healing and recovery* Assist with older siblings while parent(s) bond with the new baby* caring for the family pet or pets* Grocery shopping and running errands* basically anything the clients need or request help with.
LACTATION COOKIES
Here for You
Lactation cookies fresh out of the oven! You might be wondering what is a lactation cookie. A lactation cookie is a delicious loaded Oatmeal cookie with ingredients rich in B vitamins and Iron to help boost your milk supply. Along with well rounded nutritious meals and staying hydrated these delicious treats can keep you satisfied while serving a purpose.
PRENATAL VISITS
Informative and Compassionate
I take on a limited number of clients at any one time to make sure I can give you the full care and attention you deserve. By offering Prenatal follow up Visits .My goal is to reduce any stress by discussing any follow up questions that you might have.
