Grit & Grace Birth Doula Services
Birth can ask us to surrender control, find steadiness in the unknown, and trust our bodies in ways we never have before.
It is physical — and it’s also deeply emotional and transformative.
You may not be able to predict exactly how your birth will unfold, but you can choose how you move through it —
supported, informed, respected, and never alone.
I would be honored to walk beside you with calm guidance, steady reassurance, and care that holds you through every stage.
A steady presence, start to finish
Comfort measures, positioning, and calm reassurance — plus gentle advocacy support so you feel held and supported through each wave.
Grounded guidance you can trust
Clear, evidence-informed education in plain language — so you feel confident in your choices and ready for what’s ahead.
Local support, deeply personal care
Serving Edmonton and surrounding area with relationship-centered support — and virtual options when that’s the best fit.
Testimonials
A few words from families I’ve had the privilege of supporting.
“We are so grateful that we got connected with Sam as a birth doula for our second child. From the start Sam was warm, friendly, and easy to talk to. We instantly felt comfortable with her and were excited to have her support in place for our birth plan.
Sam is great at communicating, flexible with appointment times, and made herself readily available as baby's due date approached. Sam made sure to check in regularly during the pregnancy but also left respectful space at the same time.
Sam came over promptly after we called her in the wee hours of the morning as I went into active labor very suddenly. She was an amazing support from start to finish, always there when needed, and brought a lot of helpful advice and experience. She helped coach my husband and was a literal shoulder for me to lean on when needed.
We were fortunate to be able to have a home birth and it was an amazing experience. Sam stayed until we were fully settled and ready to rest and recover on our own. She also took some beautiful photos of our first moments together as a family.
Sam is a wonderful birth doula and we would highly recommend her.”
