I’m Jessica Vanderlaan, born and raised in Sussex, New Brunswick. I am a mom of two young boys with two very different pregnancy and birth experiences.

 

I am a certified Labour & Birth, Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator. I also am a Babywearing Educator and oversee the New Brunswick Babywearing Community. As well as offer fertility support and infant and pregnancy loss support.

 

I have been working with individuals and families going through pregnancy over the past nine years. I have a passion for pregnancy and bringing well rounded education to our community.

 

I work with teens facing an unplanned pregnancy, first-time parents, parents who want their next birth to be different from their last, or those just needing another cheerleader! I want every birthing person to have access to the awesome resources in this community

 

One of the reasons I am so passionate about being a doula is the opportunity to educate birthing people! We go through school and we are not informed of all the changes that happen to birth a baby, or even create a baby. There are many things we do not know and are afraid to ask about. That is why I became a doula!

 

I am also a doula to be that extra support you may need. To walk alongside you in this journey for the length of time you need me. Every single person is different and has different needs. Having an extra person there to support you in whatever way you need can create that inner peace you need to journey through your pregnancy.