Empowered VBAC Support:
Your Journey to a Confident Birth

If you are planning a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) in Collingwood, Barrie, Orangeville or Muskoka, you deserve a birth team that believes in your body’s capability. I provide dedicated, evidence-based support for families navigating the unique path of birth after a C-section.

VBAC and TOLAC Doula Support at CGMH and RVH

Expert Doula Care at Your Local Hospital

I offer specialized birth doula services at the hospitals you know and trust, ensuring you have a continuous advocate by your side who understands local protocols:

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) - Barrie

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) - Collingwood

Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC) - Orangeville

Huntsville District Memorial / SMMH - Muskoka

Why VBAC Families Choose Doula By The Bay

From birth mapping and position coaching to nervous system regulation, I provide the tools needed to stay grounded. We focus on movement, mindset, and creating a birth environment that feels safe and sacred. As a VBAC baby myself, I have a special passion for helping families who seek a TOLAC and VBAC at home or in hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, book your free 30-minute consultation to see if our doula services are the right fit for you!

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  • While no outcome is guaranteed, studies consistently show that continuous labour support from a doula reduces the likelihood of a repeat Cesarean. In Barrie and Collingwood, I work with you on optimal fetal positioning and advocacy techniques to help your labour progress effectively.

  • Yes. Many families at Headwaters Health Care Centre successfully have VBACs. I help you navigate the conversations with your OB or midwife team to ensure your birth preferences are understood and respected within the hospital setting.

  • My support is "outcome-neutral." If a repeat C-section becomes the safest path, I stay with you to provide Family-Centered Cesarean support, focusing on immediate skin-to-skin and a calm, mindful environment in the OR at CGMH or RVH.

  • Absolutely. I travel to families across Orangeville, Muskoka, and the surrounding Simcoe County area to provide both prenatal preparation and in-hospital birth support.

  • Yes! Doulas and midwives are a "dream team" for VBACs. While your midwife manages the clinical safety of you and your baby, I focus exclusively on your emotional regulation, physical comfort, and continuous support. This collaborative approach is very common for families I support in Muskoka, Orangeville, Barrie and Collingwood.

  • My approach is a blend of clinical preparation and rhythmic, mindful support. We utilize a toolkit designed to keep you grounded and your baby moving. Key elements include:

    • Optimal Fetal Positioning & Peanut Ball: I utilize specific Peanut Ball positioning and Yoga Birth movements to open the pelvis. This is especially critical for VBACs at RVH and CGMH, as it helps the baby navigate the birth canal efficiently, reducing the need for medical intervention.

    • Waterbirth International Training: As a Waterbirth International trained support person, I am expertly equipped to assist you with hydrotherapy. Whether you are labouring in a tub at HHCC, planning a home waterbirth in the Blue Mountains, or utilizing a shower for pain management, I understand how to use water as a powerful tool for buoyancy and relaxation.

    • TENS & Massage: I provide TENS machine support for non-pharmacological nerve stimulation and therapeutic massage in labour, focusing on counter-pressure and rhythmic touch to lower cortisol levels.

    • Mindfulness & Somatic Grounding: We use mindfulness techniques to stay present during each surge, ensuring your nervous system remains regulated even during the most intense moments of labour.

  • The transition to pushing can often be a high-pressure environment in a hospital setting. This is where my role as your advocate becomes vital. I am there to:

    • Protect Your Birth Space: Ensuring the environment remains quiet and focused.

    • Advocate for Physiological Positions: I actively advocate for positions that maximize pelvic space, such as the Gaskin Maneuver (all fours) or side-lying, rather than the traditional lithotomy (back) position.

    • Informed Consent: I help facilitate communication between you and the medical team at HHCC, CGMH, or RVH, ensuring you have the time and space to make informed decisions during the final stages of your VBAC journey.