Stacey Tweedle Doula Care

Please follow me on IG at Stacey Tweedle Doula Care.

I can't figure out how to close the FB group down but I do not post here anymore and don't check it either.

See you on IG :)

Check out this amazing VBAC story!

"I desperately wanted to experience natural childbirth, and I wasn’t going to let my C-section scar or anyone tell me different.

When my son was born via planned C-section due to placenta Previa. I didn’t feel like I’d given Birth and was upset I didn’t get to experience labour. ( not even a braxtons hicks) It’s not what I have always in visioned for my birth story.
To protect me and my son, a team of doctors and my midwives had no choice but to avoid a vaginal delivery

Friends and family kept telling me that it didn’t matter how my son came into the world as long as he was healthy, and I knew they were right. But I had always wanted to experience a natural, unmedicated vaginal birth.

The doctors and midwives told me I was a great candidate for a VBAC so I was determined to try to have a vaginal delivery. I dreamt to feel labor, even the painful parts.

18 months later I was pregnant with my second son, I knew I had to do everything I could to try and have a successful VBAC. I hired Stacey, a Doula who had her advanced VBAC certification to help me plan my vaginal birth with no interventions. We discussed my fears and what was important to me and my husband so we could have a positive experience.

My labor started with my water breaking with meconium. I called both my midwife and Stacey to let them know that my labor has started but we had a set back due to the meconium. I knew right away that my chances of me having a successful VBAC have decreased.

I had to be admitted to the hospital right away because of the meconium. I remember being so excited to be able to feel what an actual contraction felt like (Crazy I know) while I was waiting for my mom to take care of my son so I could go to the hospital.

When I got to the hospital my labor started to ramp up, I was doing different laboring positions, kept moving to keep progressing my labor. Every time the OB would walk-in I would get white coat syndrome and my labor would stall. I ended up having to go on pitocin to speed up my labor because of the meconium. Unfortunately, because of covid, Stacey was denied entry BUT we are so greatful for the prenatal education she provided. She taught us different positions and tricks that my husband was able to do. The double hip squeezes, sitting on the ball and all the other positions helped me fight through the pain with no medication.

After 16 hours of laboring and 4 hours of pushing I was able to have a successful VBAC!!! I can’t thank my husband, midwives, nurses, OB and doula enough for helping me have another healthy beautiful boy via VBAC💕💕💕

Birth is amazing no matter how it happens!

Birth is Birth!

This amazing mama labored for 15 hours, pushed for a total of 5 but her sweet babes head was so swollen he didn't want to come down.
She had a cesarean birth and it was beautiful 💗

Even though we try for a vaginal, sometimes, babe comes earthside via Cesarean birth.

It's not the birthers fault at all. This birth was amazing and beautiful and I am so blessed I got to assist for the entire labor!
Also those hip squeezes 💪

*Photos shared with permission*

That post birth feeling!
You can't beat it. There is nothing like meeting a little one that you followed in utero for so long.
Congrats to my client and her precious little💗

Last day of our summer holiday today. We head home tomorrow and are very excited to get back to routine, our beds and AC that was just installed🙌🙌

I still worked these past two weeks, had interviews and two bookings!
I even have a booking for April 2022 which is crazy to say! I am so blessed.

Excited to come home to support my clients in their births🐣

I have some availability for Sept, October and December but other than that I'm full for the year!

Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this amazing journey of becoming a Birth Doula.

Check out my website or forward me info on
www.calgarydoulastacey.com

Love love LOVE when I get excited messages from future clients!
Just got this message from an amazing birther and future mama.

"Haven't confirmed with my doctor yet but I think I'm 4 weeks! I'm so excited! Can you be our Doula"

Birth is the most amazing thing to be welcomed into. Can't wait for this journey with my client.

On holidays for two weeks in Ontario! Still gotta work.
Today finish this amazing book! If you haven't read this or heard about the farm or Ina May please do. So inspiring 😊

Tomorrow and Thursday doing some meet and greets
Also on call for a birth, hopefully sweet babe waits till we get back 🤞

Are you enjoying your summer?? What has been keeping you busy comment 👇

TWO support people are baaaaack 🙌🙌🙌
Hello everyone!

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17001.aspx

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F_JmRz0N_Kg

**UPDATE**

Two support allowed as of July 5 🙌🙌

15:30 MT / 17:30 ET: Alberta update on COVID-19 In Edmonton, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, provides an update on the province's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus...

Here's my availability for the rest of 2021!

I'm so happy that so many clients since January, when I started my business, have welcomed me into their birthing space.

If you want to know more about what I do visit my website at www.calgarydoulastacey.com, drop me a DM or email me at [email protected].

Please share my post if you know of anyone who would benefit from having birth and postpartum support.

Some light summer reading! Cracked open a few of these already and they are so great!

Birth and Postpartum certification here I come!

Birth and postpartum availability:
July- full
August- full
Sept-2, 1pp space
Oct- 2, 3 pp space
Nov- 2, 3 pp space
Dec- 2, 2 pp space

Check my website out at www.calgarydoulastacey.com or email me at [email protected] to book your FREE meet and greet.

Being a Doula is hard work, constantly on call ,visits, driving BUT I LOVE IT.

When you get appreciated for your time, energy and work you do it makes it all worth it.

To make a difference bin just one clients birth journey I've done my job right.
Thank you for these kind words Kristy, it was truly amazing being your Doula 💞

If you are looking for a Doula I've got openings! Visit my website or shoot me a DM and book your FREE meet and greet.
www.calgarydoulastacey.com

Got to snuggle this little cutie today 💞

Love my job!
I can believe he's over a month old now 😭 they grow so fast.

I love supporting clients before, during and after birth. Whether thats cuddling, changing bums, putting to sleep like I did with this little one OR helping prepare some meals, with sleep training, breastfeeding and more.

Shoot me a DM if you need support with your birth or postpartum. Or give my website a visit www.calgarydoulastacey.com

I've got availability from August-December

*This photo is shared with permission*

Thinking about hiring a Birth Doula?

I've got some space in the coming months:)
My passion is giving the care and attention to my clients they so deserve. I will be availabile for you whenever you need me, even if that's in the middle of the night.

I'm passionate about birth and helping you in whatever way you need!

Here's my availability:

June- 1
July- 1
August- 1
September- 2
October- 2
November- 1
December- 1

Check out my Instagram staceytweedledoula to enter this giveaway!

Hey new mama we see you and want to help you celebrate your first Mother’s Day!

We put together an incredible prize pack including .....

A $150 credit for

Maternity mini photoshoot with 10 digital images from

Virtual Barre fitness class from

Rose Gold Plated necklace from

Mama slippers from

To enter simply

🌸follow the above participating accounts

🌹like this post and comment below with your due date

🌺tag some mamas that deserve to be spoiled

Due to the in person nature these services the prize pack is open to residents of the Calgary and surrounding communities

Contest closes May 8 @ 8pm MST

Instagram is in no way affiliated with this giveaway

This is what support is when you test positive for COVID.
Still overjoyed to be there for my client and her support person (dad)
The nurses and doctors have been amazing and so welcoming.
Virtual support can still happen and especially now is a very viable option.

Openings in summer and fall.

I had the pleasure of being nominated for the PR Director role within the Calgary Doula Association!

I accepted and will be part of the team for this year. I'm so excited to work alongside other amazing Doulas and to create some change in the Doula word and do positive things for our clients.

I love planning events and connecting with people so this is a perfect role for me!

Give a follow!

Throwback to July 16,2014 when our sweet girl was born.

My mom took this photo of my amazing hubby supporting me through the last contraction I had before pushing.

As a Doula my job is NOT to take over but rather to support you and your Spouse together. I will suggest different positions and try different things with you with permission.

Doulas support birthers and their primary support person💗

I am so excited to have this Collab with my friend Denise! She is the owner of
Her product is absolutely amazing and such high quality!

Giver her a follow and check out everything you need to know about the amazing mama behind these adorable and comfy slippers💗

Name: Denise Goetzinger

Company name: Jacks Mama

When did you open: December 2014

Inspiration for opening: Recieved slippers for my son and though it would be great if they were a bit taller and then wasn’t in love with the colours so I thought hey I can make them!

Shop location: Edmonton! And the whole world online!

Kiddos? Names and ages: Jack is 6 and Claire is 3
Common misconception about your business?: “oh padraig!” I always heard that at markets, nope not padraig totally different. I made my slippers on a totally unique soles so they are light weight, easy to wash and wear and still so warm and cozy

2021 business goals: Growth! In all ways. I want to grow my sales, my community and the connections I make

Advice for new business owners: Stay true to yourself and do what you love. It’s a justly but if you are making what you love it doesn’t matter you will find your tribe

Go to small shops you buy from:
PrairieWilds, bretts bibs, renard Elliot, foreverly yours, buttercream clothing and I love to sew too so fabric from fabric snob and bare necessities are my go to

How do you take your coffee?: Black!

Favourite ice cream flavour?: Chocolate peanuts butter an coffee! Perfect combo!

Favourite meal? I love a good casserole with a fresh salad

Summer plans: Camping camping camping! Cannot wait to get out camping

Fun Fact: I'm also a registered Pediatric Nurse!

What do you like to do in your spare time? Camp and Explore with my kiddos.

I feel the need to share this again. With everything happening with this insane year of COVID-19 please know that Doulas are NOT cancelled.
Is there a chance we could be turned away at a hospital, yes. Is there a chance we can get in, yes.

As YOUR Doula I will do everything I can to be able to be by your side.

If it turns out I get denied then I will support you by phone, video, whatever you need!z

Doulas are not just for labor support. We offer so much more before and after birth.

If you ever have questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

April is Cesarean awareness month. I want to take the time to celebrate this freaking amazing mama, client and friend!

Her first sweet babe was a Cesarean and she JUST had this precious boy in her first VBAC 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Even though I wasn't able to attend the birth due to being denied entry, even with pre-approval, I coached as much as I could via texting to hubby and being available whenever they needed me!

This VBAC mama is amazing and she got her VBAC even if everything else on her birth plan went out the window. She is such an inspiration and I'm so honored to be her Doula!

Let's celebrate our VBAC mamas🎉🎉

💗The most important thing is baby and mama is happy and healthy💗

*Photos shared with permission*

Putting a birth shirt on to get ready for a hopeful call today🤞. Sending good vibes to my client 💗

Tonight might be the night 🤞 Showing some early labor signs for a couple days now. Bags packed!

Ready for this amazing VBAC!

Lots of people wonder if a Doula is even needed if family can come. The answer is absolutely yes! We are trained in evidence based birth.
I wish I had a Doula with mine now and I will always reccomend to friends.

Question 3

Question number two!

This is a common misconception. People often say I don't need a doula because I have my midwife. Let me tell you midwives LOVE working with Doulas!!
They also advocate for their clients to hire us! So if course you can have both🙌

🙌🙌Check it out 🙌🙌

Another training. Always learn to expand your knowledge in your profession.
I am so thrilled I was able to complete this training through the amazing with Julie and Megan! It was so good, I highly reccomend it to everyone!

This came with perfect timing as my first VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) mama is due any day now 💗

If you want a VBAC or know of someone who wants to have a VBAC visit my website to inquire about services. www.calgarydoulastacey.com

Over the next couple days I'm going to post Frequently Asked Questions!

Comment below if you have any other ?

Good afternoon!
Thought I would come on here and introduce my lovely family to everyone and say a little more about me :)

This is my family, swipe right and see a more realistic picture of us 🤣🤣 we are a goofy bunch who loves family movie nights, trips together, camping, going to camp and games game games!

My husband's name is Jon and he's a jr high PE teacher and a dang good one. We've been married for 8 years!
My kiddos are Hope(6) and Tate(4)
We are also adopting two beauties from 🇭🇹 Haiti! And are so thrilled to be doing so. All in God's timing.

I am an Early Childhood Educator by trade and have been doing that job for over 15 years. Got my education from Mt. Royal University in 2010 after a little trip to New Zealand to work with children there.

My passion for birth came naturally after I had my own and friends started to ask me for advice and help with their labors and births.
I'm so excited to be starting this new chapter in my life.
I'm always learning and in fact going to be vbac trained and certified soon. I am also doing the postpartum doula training :)
PM me if you are in need or know of someone on the search for a Doula ♥️♥️
Can't wait to connect. Share my page too💗

💗Stacey

Double Hip squeeze anyone?

The double Hip squeeze is a type of pressure massage often used in labor🙌

During labor the pelvis is being stretched by the pressure of the baby's head as it moves down. This can cause lots of pressure on the sacrum (triangular bone in lower back).

This position can positively relieve the pressure of the stretching that causes the pelvis to flare out. Therefore, great relief for mama and a little extra room for babe to move on down👍

**Side note doing this for 5 hours straight gives you mad pipes 💪**