Motherhood Support
For conception, pregnancy, birth & early motherhood
Holistic support through virtual doula care and yoga — so you can feel supported, informed, and not alone.
Hi, I'm Melissa
I'm a certified doula, yoga teacher, and twin mama supporting women through
conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early motherhood.
With over 10 years of teaching experience and specialized training in prenatal and postpartum yoga, I offer practical guidance, holistic wellness support, and a compassionate space to help you feel informed, confident, and connected throughout your journey.
My approach blends yoga, Ayurveda, holistic wellness, and evidence-based birth education with the understanding that every woman's journey is unique. My intention is to create a space where you feel supported, informed, and deeply connected to yourself during this transformative season of life.
Whether you're preparing for birth, navigating the early postpartum months, or simply seeking community and support, I'm honoured to walk alongside you.
Live Online Group Birth-Preparation Workshops
LIVE ONLINE GROUP WORKSHOP
Stepping Into Birth with Confidence
Prepare for birth with practical tools, a clearer understanding of your options, and ways for your partner or support person to feel involved.
Join me for a small, interactive workshop with time to practise together, explore your questions, and connect with other expectant parents.
- Understand the stages of labour and what to expect
- Explore breathing, relaxation and movement
- Practise massage and hands-on partner support
- Consider your birth preferences and questions for your care team
Three hours live on Google Meet, including a short break.
Partners and support people are encouraged to join. You are equally welcome to attend on your own.
“Thank you for showing me how to be a part of the experience and not just a spare part in the corner.”
— Chris Moore, UK
Birth-preparation workshop participant and birth partner
Upcoming workshops
9:00 AM–12:00 noon
Montreal time · Live online
Each date is a complete, standalone workshop. Choose the date that works for you.
$89 USD per booking
Includes the pregnant person and one partner
or support person.
Limited to 8 bookings per workshop.
Clear, grounded support for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
Whether you're preparing for birth, looking for practical education, or wanting more support in the early postpartum period, these offerings are designed to help you feel informed, supported, and less alone.
Pre & Postnatal Virtual Doula Support Package
Continuous support through pregnancy, birth preparation, and early postpartum — so you feel calm, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Before your birth
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3 × 2-hour private prenatal sessions
(birth prep, partner support, postpartum planning) - Practical worksheets + resources you’ll actually use
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Unlimited email support throughout your pregnancy
(so you’re never left second-guessing or overwhelmed)
After your birth
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2-hour private postnatal session
(recovery, emotional support, breastfeeding guidance) - Breastfeeding support included
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Unlimited email support for 2 weeks postpartum
(support during those tender early days)
Limited spaces available each month
Why Virtual Support Can Feel So Meaningful
Virtual doula support gives you personalized guidance, emotional reassurance, and continuity of care — wherever you are in the world.
- Flexible support from the comfort of home
- Ongoing connection throughout pregnancy and postpartum
- Emotional reassurance between appointments
- Support for partners and the whole family
- A beautiful option for traveling or internationally-based families
Many families are surprised by how personal, connected, and supportive virtual care can feel.
Prepare for Birth with Confidence
Private, practical preparation for you and your birth partner, with additional personalized support available throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Complete Birth Preparation Workshop
A comprehensive four-hour private online workshop for you and your birth partner, combining essential childbirth education with practical, personalized preparation for labor and birth.
This is not a four-hour lecture. We’ll alternate between clear, practical education, guided practice, partner exercises, discussion, and time for your individual questions.
- How labor begins and progresses
- Common interventions and pain-relief options
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Movement and positions for comfort during labor
- Hands-on comfort measures and partner-support techniques
- How your partner can help you stay calm, focused, and supported
- Hydration, nourishment, rest, and changing positions during labor
- Birth preferences and informed decision-making
- Immediate postpartum and newborn-care essentials
- One four-hour private virtual workshop
- Participation for you and your birth partner
- Guided practice of breathing, movement, and labor positions
- Prenatal Education Handout
- Birth Preferences Worksheet
- Time for questions and personalized guidance
“I genuinely took so much useful advice away from the workshop. I loved how Melissa made everything feel like an option and never tried to force information on us. It was engaging, personal, and incredibly helpful. Thank you!”
Prenatal Yoga & Birth Preparation
A gentle private yoga series to help you feel more comfortable, connected, and confident in your body as you prepare for birth.
- 4 × 30-minute private sessions
- Gentle movement and stretches for comfort
- Breathwork for calming and labor preparation
- Guided relaxation and visualization
- Personalized support from week to week
Postpartum Planning & Support
Personalized planning and early postpartum support to help you feel nourished, prepared, and less overwhelmed after your baby arrives.
- Postpartum Sanctuary Workbook
- 2 × 60-minute private sessions
- Email and text support for two weeks postpartum
- Guidance for recovery, newborn care, and early postpartum questions
Supporting you with experience & care
Before stepping into the world of yoga, motherhood support, and holistic wellness, I studied finance with honors and spent several years working in the corporate world with companies such as Pepsi and dunnhumby Canada. Although I was successful on paper, I felt deeply called toward a different way of living.
I eventually sold most of my belongings, left my apartment behind, and traveled through Asia — a journey that completely changed the direction of my life. Along the way, I completed my first yoga teacher training in India, and later made the decision to move to Southeast Asia permanently. Since 2017, Cambodia has been home, where I’ve spent years teaching yoga, building community, and supporting women and families through meaningful life transitions.
My own journey into birth work began during my pregnancy with twins. While preparing for birth, I found myself constantly searching for information and support that I felt should have been more accessible to women in the first place. After experiencing a deeply positive and empowering natural twin birth, I felt called to support other women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum in a more holistic and informed way.
Today, my work combines yoga, Ayurveda, virtual doula support, nervous system care, and lived experience — offering guidance that is both practical and intuitive, so women can feel informed, supported, and connected to their bodies and their choices. I am also continuing my studies in lactation support, with the hope of helping mothers feel more confident and supported in their breastfeeding journeys, however that journey may look.
This work isn’t about doing things perfectly — it’s about feeling supported, resourced, and not alone as you move through this transition.
What families are saying
Support that feels grounded, practical, and deeply caring — through pregnancy, birth preparation, and beyond.
“Mel at Shanti Shanti has been a supportive and knowledgeable teacher throughout my pregnancy, guiding me through yoga, relaxation, breathing techniques and birth preparation. Shanti Shanti is an idyllic location to meet and practice and I feel lucky to have had this experience at such a special and unique time of my life.”
“Melissa is also an experienced doula, and she was able to guide us on poses that were super beneficial for the aches and pains of pregnancy while also sharing lots of helpful knowledge. What I really enjoyed was connecting with other mothers and feeling a sense of community. Each session leaves me feeling more refreshed and lighter than when we started. I would definitely recommend it.”
“I genuinely took so much useful advice away from the workshop. I loved how Melissa made everything feel like an option and never tried to force information on us. It was engaging, personal, and incredibly helpful. Thank you ❤️”
Still have questions?
You’re welcome to reach out. A free intro call is a simple, pressure-free way to explore what kind of support feels right for you.