Hi, It's Nikki
Hi, I’m Nikola—though my friends call me Nikki!
After many years working in the holistic wellness industry, primarily in operations, I felt a strong calling to connect with people on a deeper, more intimate level. My background in Counselling Hypnotherapy has fueled this passion, and yes, I have a few hypnobirthing techniques up my sleeve to help support you through your journey!
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My mission is simple: I want you to look back on the birth of your baby years down the road and remember it with a smile. I want you to recall how calm, strong, and empowered you felt as you trusted your body. I believe in empowering you to create the birth experience that feels right for you, whatever that may look like.
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My approach is both intuitive and practical, with a calm presence that fosters trust. I create a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself and have the positive birth experience you deserve. Whether it’s through my work as a birth doula or birth photographer, I’m here to support you with compassion and care.
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When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me strolling through the West End with my toddler, enjoying coffee socials, visiting local beaches, or thrifting.
Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey—I can’t wait to connect with you!
My Story
When I look back on the birth of my daughter Mila, it was a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. My water broke early one morning, but contractions didn’t follow. After a day and a half of waiting with no progress, my midwife suggested we move forward with induction. I remember feeling overwhelmed, unsure, and unprepared for the series of interventions that lay ahead. Not what I had in mind for my birth.
As we arrived at the hospital, I was completely overpacked for the occasion, extra pillows, blankets, entertainment, snacks, hydration, more comfort items... Once the induction started, contractions came fast and fierce, and I soon found myself needing pain relief. Am I failing this Rite of Passage? - That was on my mind. The epidural brought a relief for my physical body.
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Despite everything, I felt overwhelmed by the intensity of the experience. While I had my supportive partner by my side, there were moments when I realized how much he didn’t know about what I needed in those crucial moments. No one else could truly understand the pain and the emotional rollercoaster I was going through, and it made me feel very alone at times in already vulnerable situation.
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That feeling—that overwhelming sense of needing more support, more understanding—was one of the driving factors in my decision to become a birth doula. It wasn’t fair to go through such an intense and transformative experience without the right kind of support. Your partner, no matter how much they want to help, can’t always know exactly what you need or how to help you in those moments. I knew that I wanted to provide the kind of support to other families that I felt was missing for me.
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This experience, with all its ups and downs, made me realize how important it is to have someone who has all the inside information, can advocate for you, guide you, and hold space for you during such a vulnerable time.
It’s what I’m passionate about now—ensuring that no one has to go through their birth alone.
Don't want to wing this experience all on your own?
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Credentials
BA. English language and literature and French language and literature
Counselling Hypnotherapy - Orca Institute
Full spectrum Doula and Birth Educator - Doula Canada
​Lactation Support - Doula Canada
CPR, First Aid