Compassionate Birth & Postpartum
Doula Care
Gentle, steady care for your birth and postpartum journey.
Serving Carstairs, Olds, Airdrie and nearby areas.
Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most powerful and transformative moments. You deserve to feel truly supported, cared for, and heard every step of the way.
As a full-spectrum doula, I’m here to help you experience birth as a natural, physiological process — one guided by calm, evidence-based care, mindful nutrition, birth knowledge, and partner support. And when you arrive home, I’ll be there with gentle postpartum care to help you rest, heal, and grow in confidence as a family.
My Approach
I believe birth is not a routine medical event, but a normal, sacred part of life. You deserve an advocate and listening ear during this deeply vulnerable time.
With every family I support, I bring my own experience as a mother, my holistic knowledge of labour positioning, nutrition, and calming techniques, and my commitment to being by your side so you never feel alone.
Gentle Guidance & Calm PresenceBirth Support Package
Continuous, compassionate care from pregnancy through birth and early postpartum so you feel informed & supported.
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Complimentary in-person consultation
2 prenatal visits (2 hours each)
Unlimited support via phone, text or email through pregnancy
Evidence based resources and referrals
Assist in creating birth and postpartum plans
On call 24/7 starting two weeks before expected due date
Continuous support for duration of labour
Partner support
Breastfeeding support following birth (basic)
Postpartum follow up visits (next day and at home, 3 hours each)
Birth de-brief
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$1,200 (or two payments of $600)
Postpartum Support Packages
Every postpartum package includes:
Complimentary in-person consultation, birth debrief, emotional support, newborn and sleep care, feeding guidance, light household help, meal prep tips, sibling support, and resources for whatever you need next.
Renew
12 hours support – 3 daytime visits to be used in the first 2 weeks
$480
Refresh
20 hours support – 5 daytime visits to be used in the first 3 weeks
$750 (or two payments of $375)
Restore
32 hours support – 8 daytime visits to be used in the first 5 weeks
$1120 (or two payments of $560)
Frequently Asked Qs
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My full-spectrum holistic Doula services are based in Carstairs, Alberta and serve families in Airdrie, Olds, and surrounding communities.
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Midwives provide Medical Care while Holistic Doulas offer non-medical support and compliment medical providers.
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Some insurance providers and Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) will reimburse for partial or full costs of Doula services. Inquire with your insurance provider.
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A Full Spectrum Holistic Doula supports people through all reproductive experiences including fertility, birth, postpartum and infant or pregnancy loss. We provide emotional physical, informational care tailored to your needs.
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Birth doula support is correlated with positive delivery outcomes including being less likely to need Pitocin, less likely to use any pain medication, and reduced caesarean.
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Postpartum doula support has shown to reduce stress, improve breastfeeding outcomes, and improve transition to parenthood.
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The earlier the better, this helps you find the right doula for you, as well as build a connected and trusting relationship.
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Your birth doula will support your partner as they support you, offering guidance, encouragement and comfort.
Welcome, I’m Susan Little
I’m a certifying Full Spectrum Holistic Doula based in Carstairs, Alberta, dedicated to providing steady support through fertility, birth, postpartum, and loss. With lived experience as a mother, partner, and guide, I believe every journey is unique and deserves deep listening, nurturing care, and a safe space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.
