Meet the doulas
Meet Our Doulas
Little Mountain Doulas work as a doula team serving families in Salmon Arm and surrounding areas. They have been supporting families together since 2021. They specialize in supporting physiologic birth, birth assisted with medication, vaginal breech, water birth, twins, VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and planned caesareans. They not only support you in labour and birth but also into the postpartum period, often referred to as the fourth trimester.
They unconditionally support your birth, your values.
Deena Beaudoin is a committed Doula who is enthusiastic about providing education to families regarding childbirth, labour, and preparing for the postpartum period
My interest in childbirth was ignited while preparing for the arrival of my second child in 2019. Following a less than satisfactory first birthing experience, I immersed myself in the various aspects of childbirth, focusing on how to empower my body, mind, and spirit. The day your baby passes through that sacred passage into the outside world, is one of the most memorable days of your life. Birth is not just about a "happy healthy baby", it is also about a "happy healthy mother", without one you cannot have the other. It is my belief that as a birthing mother we need to take charge in this sacred time to surround ourselves with those who make us feel safe comfortable and supported.
"As a Doula, it is my passion to ensure that families are fully informed and educated when it comes to making decisions about their bodies, their birth(s) and their babies. Whether you choose to have an unmedicated homebirth, or a planned belly birth, it is important that you, as the birthing mother, make the decision that's right for you and makes you feel the most empowered."
Nicole Meliefste is a compassionate Doula who is also a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada Association.
Alongside my commitment to overall health and musculoskeletal function, I possess a profound enthusiasm for pregnancy and childbirth. My desire to support women during labour has guided my ongoing journey of education and experience in this field. In February 2019, I completed Doula Canada's training at Douglas College, which marked the beginning of my work as a doula, a step towards my aspirations in midwifery. However, I discovered a deep passion for the vital and transformative role of a doula, prompting me to temporarily set aside my midwifery ambitions while I focus on raising my own five children. I am deeply committed to empowering mothers and families throughout their pregnancy and birthing experiences, creating an atmosphere of informed choice, affirmations, and confidence that leads to positive experiences and outcomes.
Ericka Roy is an experienced professional Doula that is currently attending the Midwifery dome program through UBC. She is one of the founding mothers of LMD and is still providing back up support for Deena and Nicole, when she can.
We extend our best wishes for her future endeavours, confident that she will bring her remarkable charm, expertise, and compassion to the new families she will support through pregnancy and childbirth from a fresh perspective