Joann Christensen - bump to birth & beyond

Passionate Doula working in the Greater Vancouver area.

I am fully dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible birth experience. With my extensive training and experience as a doula, labour and birth support specialist, and postpartum caregiver, I offer a comprehensive range of services to meet your unique needs. From personalized prenatal care and childbirth education to in-hospital support and postpartum care, I will be there every step of the way to ensure you feel confident, empowered, and supported throughout your journey.
Let's work together to create a birth experience that is positive, peaceful, and unforgettable.

Ready to make your birth experience as smooth and stress-free as possible?
Contact me today to book your free consultation and take the first step towards a happy, healthy birth.

Labour & Birth Support

I passionately provide support from bump to birth and beyond to expectant and new parents. Having that one -on-one birth support can be tremendously invaluable to you. We will go over relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures in early labour as well as active labour, best labouring positions, etc. I know that each pregnancy and birth is unique and no matter what your journey my goal is to prepare, empower and educate you during this momentous time in your life. I am here to facilitate the birth you want and desire.

Postpartum Support

Have questions or concerns about your postpartum recovery or about your new infant? I can help you navigate your postpartum recovery, infant care and assisting with newborn feedings, lactation support, pumping or formula feeds. Most importantly I am here to support you and make sure you and your family are getting the rest, nourishment and care you require during the first few weeks of parenthood. These visits can include some light household duties, meal prep, baby’s laundry, help with siblings, etc.

Overnight Support

Supporting rest and allowing new parents to sleep and recharge. Overnight support can look different from family to family. Ultimately the goal is to let you get a good night’s rest. Allow me to take care of your little one throughout the night, I will take on diaper duty, soothing, feeding and some light household duties. If you are breastfeeding, I can bring baby to you during the night. Or if baby is bottle fed I am happy to take charge of all night time feeds.

Certified Car Seat Technician

As a mother of three, car seat safety has always been a top prority of mine. It is the reason I became CPSAC certified (Child Passenger Safety Association of Canada) Educating and empowering caregivers on proper installation & car seat use. I strive to provide helpful and lifesaving information so that you can feel confident while installing and using your car seat.

If you are interested in booking a car seat check, please reach out below. Car seat checks are approx 30-60 mins in duration and are by donation.

Hi there, my name is Joann. A little about myself: I am deeply passionate about birth work and understand that each pregnancy and birth experience is unique to each individual. Regardless of your journey or your birth preferences, my goal is to prepare, empower, and share my extensive knowledge with you during this significant time in your life. As a member of your birth team, I am here to ensure you feel informed and confident.

I believe in working together to maintain a positive mindset, I want to shift the narrative, I want you to look forward to your birth. I am here to support the birth you want and desire, providing the encouragement and support you need. Instead of focusing on a rigid "birth plan", I encourage you to think about your values and what is important to you during your birth. Rigid birth plans can sometimes lead to disappointment if things don’t go as expected. By educating you on all the possible paths your birth journey can take, we can help prevent negative feelings and potentially reduce the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety.

When I am not supporting birth or postpartum families, I am busy with my own three amazing children and two Frenchton pups. We love camping and traveling as a family, and as Disney enthusiasts, we often visit the "happiest place on earth". In my free time, I enjoy binge-watching shows like "The Office", "Mad Men", "Life in Pieces", and many others. I also love playing Tetris, crocheting, and occasionally hitting the gym. Music has always been a very instrumental part of my life; it helps me get through tasks I don’t always enjoy, like going to the gym ;) I also overuse a lot of emojis in conversations. Being a mother has always been a core part of my identity, and I see being a birth and postpartum doula as an extension of motherhood.

Prenatal & Birth Support

Investment

One-on-One support dedicated
to you and your partner

$1300

I love supporting your journey and offer a promotion for families booking both birth and postpartum or overnight support

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PRENATAL & BIRTH SUPPORT

Package Includes

• Complimentary virtual consultation

• 2-3 Prenatal visits, including
Prenatal birth education, preparation material & resources
-Assistance creating a birth plan
-Postpartum, what to expect your 4th trimester, recovery, milk production, infant care
-Complimentary car seat check

• On call support 24/7 from 38 weeks onwards

• Ulimited text support throughout your preganancy

• Dedicated one on one labour support for you & your partner

• Complimentary use of personal comfort measure aids, comb, tens machine, massager, personal fan, etc

• Complimentary birth photography (20-30 images)

• Immediate postpartum support

• Postpartum visit, making sure you feel supported during your 4th trimester

• Postpartum care package included

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Postpartum Support

Investment

Helping you & your partner during your postpartum recovery & infant care

Hourly Rate $35+
* Location Dependent

Package deals can be created based on your needs

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POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

Package Includes

• Complimentary virtual consultation

• Helping you navigate your postpartum recovery

• Supporting newborn feeding, lactation support, pumping, or formula feeds

• Assistnace with newborn care

• Identifying early signs of postpartum depression

• Light household duties, meal prep, baby's laundry, help with siblings

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Overnight Support

Investment

Allowing you to rest & recharge, I will take over for the night

Each night shift is a minimum of 6 to 8hrs

Hourly Rate $40+
* Location Dependent

Package deals can be created based on your needs

Contact me to find out more

OVERNIGHT SUPPORT

Package Includes

• Complimentary virtual consultation

• Establishing bedtime routines for baby and your family

• Assistance throughout the night; tasks include, but are not limited to diaper duty, soothing, & feedings

• Will only wake you if needed for feedings, or as you prefer

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Childbirth Education & Prep

Investment

Prepping you for birth and beyond

$350
(for 3 classes)

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION & PREP

Package Includes

• Complimentary virtual consultation

• x3 In-person or virtual prenatal classes, where we go over the physiology of birth, the stages and phases of labour, what to expect when labour starts, comfort measure techniques, what to expect during the 4th trimester

• Correct car seat installation & proper use of your car seat. Providing helpful & lifesaving information

• Educating you on best practices for infant care

Are you looking for a memorable birth experience that is empowering, comfortable, and supported every step of the way? Look no further. As a doula and birth worker with years of experience, I provide the guidance, education, and support necessary to help you achieve the birth experience you've always dreamed of.

I have worked with clients in Langley, Surrey, White Rock, Abbotsford, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, the Tri-Cities, and the wider Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland areas. I offer home birth support, as well as support in hospitals such as RCH, Royal Columbian Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, and Peace Arch Hospital.

Don't let anxiety or fear hold you back from having the birth experience you deserve. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how I can support you from bump to birth and beyond.

joanndoulaservices@gmail.com