Birth & postpartum doula · Metro Vancouver
Compassionate birth& postpartum support
Nourishing, evidence-based care for your birthing journey and the tender weeks that follow.
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Meet your doula
KatyaGardiner
Compassionate, nourishing care rooted in evidence, community, and a deep trust in the birthing body.
Ways I can hold you
My offerings
Care that meets you where you are, grounded in compassion, advocacy, and trust.
01Presence through every wave
Labour & Birth Support
Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support during labour and birth.
02Care for the fourth trimester
Postpartum Support
Nourishing support with newborn care, feeding, rest, and the transition into parenthood.
03Support for the whole family
Holistic Care
Personalized guidance and education throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
What Families Are Saying
Reflections from parents supported through the tender fourth trimester across Metro Vancouver.
“Made our second postpartum experience so positive and completely different from our first.”
Kerry O.
North Vancouver • 2nd Baby
“Katya didn't just care for our newborn; she mothered me when I needed it most.”
Maya & David K.
North Shore • New Parents
“I want to thank all the staff at Brood for making my 2nd postpartum experience so positive. All the doulas were amazing and helped us overnight for the first couple of months. We had a very difficult newborn phase with our first in 2020, so we reached out to Brood before we welcomed our 2nd and it made such a significant difference. Having Katya & Roberta supporting us overnight gave us the restorative sleep, reassurance, and confidence we desperately needed. Highly recommend! Special shout out to Roberta & Katya.”
Kerry O.
North Vancouver • 2nd Baby
Ready to explore supportive care for your family?
Book a free 20-minute consultation to chat about your postpartum care needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Answers to common questions about doula care, birthing settings, and how we collaborate together.
A doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing parents before, during, and after childbirth. Doulas work alongside your midwives, doctors, and nurses to protect your birth space and empower your choices.
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Have a question or looking to check doula availability? Reach out directly or send a message below.
Contact Information
I welcome questions from expecting parents, birth partners, and healthcare collaborators. Feel free to connect across any of these channels:
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Leave a note below with your due date or general inquiry and I will get back to you within 24–48 hours.