Many years ago, a pregnant woman was worshiped and treated like royalty. All of the women in her family and community circle would tend to her needs, pamper her and ensure she had a relaxing and healthy pregnancy and birth. The support wouldn’t stop there, though. The new mother was surrounded by loved ones who came to cook, clean and tend to her family while she bonded with her newborn and recovered from her birth. These women knew;
“It takes a village to raise a child”.
“It takes a village to raise a child”.
Today, most of the women in our own circles are extremely busy; they are often expected to fill the role of bread winner, house keeper, chef, partner & mother. Expectant women often work right up until the last day of pregnancy, and receive little support from friends, family and community members while they navigate through the journey of new motherhood. Postpartum depression rates are high, and many women are left feeling alone. It is our mission to change this.
From pre-conception, through pregnancy, birth and beyond,
The Nesting Instinct has you covered. With a variety of services, workshops and resources, you will find everything you need to create your village.
Our home base is located just outside of Waterloo, in a beautiful, old school house in in the quaint town of St. Agatha. However, we have expanded our practice over the last 6 years and are currently serving Waterloo Region, Wellington County, London, Norfolk County, and all surrounding areas! No matter where it is that you call home, we can assure you that our wonderful doulas will set the stage for your journey into parenthood. We will help you establish those community connections that are so crucial to your well being throughout these early years, and give you the knowledge and confidence you need to continue this journey without us. We hope you’ll consider meeting with our team for a free consultation to learn more about how we can support you.