Home: Concerning Childbirth

When You are
     Expecting...

  • Certified, knowledgeable & experienced Doula care
  • Labour support
  • Postpartum mother & infant care
  • Breastfeeding guidance & support
  • Lactation assistance
  • Prenatal education & birth preparation
  • High risk prenatal care
  • Support after previous childbirth loss
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About Deb...

Deb Drijber - Professional Doula and RN Deb is a Registered Nurse and certified Professional Doula. She understands how qualified support can make a huge difference during the challenges of life’s experiences. She sincerely enjoys sharing the childbirth process with families and helping them have a satisfying birth. Deb is married with three grown children and has lived in Halton since 1978. Deb’s interests include theatre, reading, cooking, quilting and travel. She is an active volunteer in her community, schools, church and hospital and especially enjoys working with families.

Deb's Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science of Nursing degree
  • Registered Nurse with experience in pediatrics and nursery
  • completed post-graduate training in perinatal nursing and breastfeeding
  • trained and certified through CAPPA Canada as a childbirth educator, a birth doula and postpartum doula
  • lactation training through Conestoga, WHO, La Leche League & Quintessence
  • certified in infant & adult CPR
  • member of CAPPA Canada, DoulaCare & participates in Halton Breastfeeding Incentive, Halton Breastfeeding Connection & Milton Breastfeeding Drop-in
  • experience with infertility and childbirth loss concerns
  • supported pregnant teens and single mothers

I Believe...

Deb Drijber - Professional Doula and RN
  • I believe... a natural birth benefits the mother and the baby.
  • I believe... in the instinctive abilities of the mother and her baby in childbirth. Trusting in these abilities enables a woman to actively plan and participate in her birth experience.
  • I believe... every woman deserves to be accompanied at her births by a caring, supportive attendant who understands the childbirth process. A doula offers information, support and comfort skills which can reduce pain and fear. As your doula, I provide continuous presence during your labour. Together we go through your labour, one contraction at a time.
  • I believe... the father’s presence comforts a woman and makes her feel cared for and supported in ways only he can. As your doula I coach the father in comfort techniques and help you work together as a couple to prepare for and progress through your birth experience.
  • I believe... that breastfeeding is optimal for the health of the baby and the mother. Breastfeeding is a natural experience but it often requires some learning for both the mother and the baby. As your doula, I provide prenatal preparation, help you initiate breastfeeding and offer guidance during the early breastfeeding period.
Concerning Childbirth
Debra Drijber, BScN, RN, CPD, CLD, CCCE,
Professional Doula