You’ve come to the right place.

Hi, I’m Katie Franklin, a postpartum doula based in Kincardine, ON.

If you are looking for support in your reproductive journey, or if you wanting to learn a little bit about what a doula is, then you have landed in the right place.

I am here to help you navigate the joys and challenges of welcoming a new member to your family!

What people are saying…

“Katie's post partum services were the best gift I could have ever given myself during the first few months after having my daughter...”

“Katie is absolutely amazing at what she does. She is so passionate about being a doula and it shows easily…”

“Katie takes the load off helping with chores around the house so I can focus on spending time with my son, taking care of my own physical and mental health, and get work done when I need to…”

Services

  • Offers clients the opportunity to discuss (in person or virtually) excitements, fears, and concerns, options throughout pregnancy and labour, and their birth plan. Assistance around the home and appointment support can also be requested.

    $35/hour

    1 hr minimum per visit (virtual)

    2 hr minimum per visit (in-person)

  • Clients will receive in home physical, emotional, and informational support as they bring their new baby home. In the immediate postpartum period, support may include but is not limited to, feeding support, bathing and changing assistance, sibling care, household chores, and meal prep.

    $35/hour

    2 hr minimum per visit

  • Clients will receive in home physical, emotional, and informational support as they bring their new baby home. In the immediate postpartum period, support may include but is not limited to, feeding support, bathing and changing assistance, sibling care, household chores, and meal prep.

    Package includes 15 hours

    2 hr minimum per visit

    $500

    ($100 retainer required, remaining balance due after first visit)

  • Overnight support offers clients a better sleep knowing that their newborn is being taken care of.

    This service is tailored to meet your unique overnight needs. Contact Katie for more information.

    8 hours (10pm-6am)

    $340

    Additional hours: $35/hr

    Limited availability

  • This package is designed to offer support in preparing for birth/postpartum and includes in-home support when baby arrives.

    The package includes:

    1-2x 2hr prenatal visits (in-person or virtual)

    15 hours postpartum support (2 hr minimum per visit)

    $625

    ($100 retainer required, remaining balance due after first visit)

All services include a complementary, no commitment 15-30 minute virtual connect call

Western University - Bachelor of Health Sciences with a focus in social determinants of health. Class of 2021.

Fanshawe College - Diploma in Doula Studies. Class of 2022.

Doula Canada - Infant Massage for Birth Workers. Completed October 2024

Isla-Grace - Baby-Led Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist Certification Course. Expected completion: Summer 2025

Education

Find me on Instagram to learn about all things pregnancy, birth, & postpartum…

Growing a baby and building your village go hand-in-hand. We aren't designed to go through postpartum alone. Your family and friends are part of that village, but so are professionals! Get yourself a doula, connect with a postpartum RMT(@anadamassa

Regardless of your situation, circumstances, preferences, or needs, we will figure out the best support for you

Doula services make fabulous gifts.

Instead of searching for the perfect item for the next baby shower you attend, consider gifting postpartum doula services! The perfect gift for the expecting family in your life.

After you choose the value of the gift (suggested minimum $210/6 hours of postpartum support), you will receive a virtual gift certificate. The recipient will redeem my services as they would with any other gift certificate!