About Inlet

Nichola started with Inlet Community Birth Program in April 2021. She graduated from the Medical Office Assistant Program in 2006.

She previously managed a Physiotherapy Clinic for 4 years but when she saw the opportunity to work with Midwives and babies, she jumped at the chance. Nichola really enjoys spending time with her friends, family and pets.

Working with people during the transition to parenthood is my great privilege. My background is a coupling of the arts and sciences. Growing up with a marine biologist mother on the west coast inspired my interest in the biology of our world, while my pursuit of an arts degree in my late teens fueled my creative spirit. I worked for many years as an artisan in rural BC as well as a community support worker with differently abled persons. Through volunteer work as a Doula I developed a firm interest in the power of birth and parenthood, and this led me to pursue my Midwifery degree.

Two years of study at SFU provided me with a fundamental knowledge of Health Sciences and Kinesiology before I was accepted into the Midwifery program at UBC. During my studies at UBC I volunteered with a diverse population, including persons with addictions in pregnancy through the Fir Square Doula program, supported rural families in locations such as Salt Spring Island and the Sunshine Coast, lived with Seabird Island First Nations, and participated in research around mental health in the postpartum.

In my spare time I enjoy being in nature, sculpting clay, and spending time with my daughter, Boston terrier pup, two cats and my husband . I look forward to meeting each of you on your journeys to parenthood!

One day in the early nineties, I heard a radio interview about the Midwifery Task Force, a group lobbying for the legalization and provincial funding of midwifery and midwifery training. The key principles of midwifery care that were discussed during the interview fit so well with my personal values that I knew I needed more information. The more I looked into midwifery, the more I knew I’d found my calling.

I was part of the first graduating class from UBC’s Bachelor of Midwifery Degree Program in April 2005, and trained at a variety of placements, including Prince George, Campbell River, and BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver.

I’ve always chosen jobs and training that support people to take ownership of their own experiences. My previous education includes certification in American Sign Language, Working with Youth in Community Settings, Doula Training, and Health and Fitness Studies. This diverse training has been invaluable. I especially enjoyed running a Community Kitchens program, and working in recreation with children and at-risk youth.

Within midwifery, I enjoy being a preceptor for UBC midwifery students. I also instruct: Fetal Health Surveillance, Neonatal Resuscitation, and ALARM (Advances in Labour and Risk Management – an Emergency Skills program). I value ongoing professional development and have attended training for Indigenous Cultural Competence, Breastfeeding Counselling, Contraception Management and C-Section Surgical Assist Program.

I believe that pregnancy and birth can be normal and extraordinary at the same time; a belief reaffirmed when I had twin daughters in 2009. I also think that, when given adequate information, a woman will have the tools to make the decisions that are right for her and her family. I endeavour to support a woman to feel involved and respected in her care and I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

Pregnancy, labour, birth and the immediate postpartum period is a vulnerable and powerful journey. Thank you for allowing me to share in these precious moments in life with you!

I received my Bachelor of Midwifery at UBC. I have provided care for pregnant people and their families in Vancouver, Surrey, Prince George, and Maple Ridge. I am excited to be joining Inlet Community Birth Program to provide care for the Tri-Cities population.

Midwifery perfectly combines my fascination with human anatomy, passion to provide healthcare, and a desire to build strong relationships with people. Prior to becoming a midwife, I studied the human immune system, bacteria, and viruses. My science background nurtures my curiosity and helps me provide evidence-based care. My long-term goal is to provide midwifery care in low-resource countries for a few weeks every year. I am a fluent Vietnamese speaker and I plan to learn more languages to provide midwifery care to a diverse group of pregnant people and their families.

When I am not working as a midwife, I can be found traveling and learning about different cultures, hiking, discovering new restaurants and types of cuisines, and enjoying warm beverages at cafes with friends.

Experience of the phenomenal capacity of our birthing body can give us an enduring sense of our own power as women. Birth is the beginning of life; the beginning of mothering, and of fathering. We all deserve a good beginning.
~Sarah J. Buckley

I was drawn to midwifery from a very different professional path, through my own experience of the transformative power of giving birth.  Having experienced its magical power first-hand as a birthing mother, I knew that birth was a place I wanted to return to as a midwife, with a wish to provide the same quiet, confident care my own midwives provided to me.  I treasure the relationships I develop with growing families prenatally, and consider it a great privilege to witness the “birth” of a new family — whether they are welcoming baby #1 or #12!  Gaining the trust and confidence of families is a deeply rewarding part of my work.  My reverence for supporting the autonomy of birthing women is great, and I take my role as a facilitator of women’s informed decision-making very seriously.

I am a graduate of the UBC Midwifery education program.  My training took place chiefly in the tri-cities and at RCH, with a rural year spent in Vernon BC.  Being a part of Inlet Community Birth Program is a sort of coming full circle for me, since some of the the midwives here served as my very first mentors when I began midwifery school!  I was born and raised in Port Moody and my family and I call the area home today.

I look forward to meeting the families at Inlet Birth and being a part of your journey into this amazing chapter of your lives!

Ask me for strength and I will  lend not only my hand, but also my heart.
~ Unknown

Pregnancy, birth and new motherhood are life-changing events in the life of any woman. My philosophy is to guard the normalcy and sanctity of this amazing time in women’s lives. I strive to empower women and their families by providing the information and support they need to make the best decisions for their care and maintain a state of health for them and their babies.  

Before becoming a midwife, I trained as a Doula through Douglas College and supported women as a volunteer through the Vancouver Health Department for a number of years. I was also an active member in the Midwifery Task Force, a grassroots organization of consumers of midwifery care. Our mission was to raise public awareness and lobby the government to regulate and fund midwifery care as part of the healthcare system. I served as editor for both the Midwifery Task Force Journal and The Aspiring Midwife.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery from the University of British Columbia in 2007. Through my education and experience, I have gained an appreciation for both the art and science of midwifery. I founded Beautiful Babies Midwifery in order to serve the families of the Tri-cities area. The days when new babies arrive are the most wonderful days in the world. I feel extremely honoured to be part of such a special time in the lives of women and their families.

I am the mother of three children, all born with the help of midwives!  

Dr. Beauchamp has been providing obstetric & gynecologic care in our community for many years, and we’re thrilled to have her as part of our clinical team.

As a full-service family physician in Coquitlam, BC, I am dedicated to providing patient-centered care to all-comers, from children to seniors. I particularly delight in the opportunity to help welcome babies into the world.

After finishing my family practice residency in 2010, I began catching babies at Royal Columbian Hospital where I have benefited from learning from many excellent colleagues; from obstetricians, fellow family doctors, nurses and midwives alike. Giving birth to my daughters in 2013 and 2015 solidified my passion for accompanying women and their partners on their journey into parenthood. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Inlet Community Birth Program where I can further my experience in providing interdisciplinary care.

I am a certified labour/birth and postpartum doula with Doula Training Canada. My passion is to help women have a positive birth and postpartum experience. Everyone needs extra help during these times. I hope to support entire families by bringing knowledge, experience and compassion into the labour room and nursery. I would love to help anyone who wants a doula!

Before becoming a doula, I attained my associate of science degree in physical geography. After this I took time off of school to get married. Not long after I got married my husband and I found out that we were expecting! Through the process of pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period I decided to become a doula.

I have always been fascinated with birth and the postpartum period. It wasn’t until after watching the documentary “The Business of Being Born” when I was 10 years old that I began falling in love with the idea of supporting births individually. At age 11 I was invited to witness my cousin’s entrance to the world. That experience solidified my passion for supporting birth, and it has only grown since that day! Being trusted to capture stories and support families as they welcome a new life into theirs is the greatest privilege.

Outside of supporting families and taking a million pictures, I love being at home watching a good crime documentary. Or spending time with my family and close friends, usually chatting about life over a strong cup of coffee.

I would love to meet and chat over a coffee or tea with you about capturing your story!

I was born in Calgary but grew up most of my young life in North Vancouver, surrounded by nature which has become an integral part of my life. This love of nature has fueled my love of birth, which I believe to be nature working in perfect harmony. This led me to choose the path of birth and postpartum doula care.

I moved to Montréal at 18 to attend Concordia University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Though I decided not to pursue Anthropology as a career, I bring what I have learnt from studying so many different cultures into my birthwork. Cultural diversity is incredibly important to me and I love to learn about different birthing practices from around the world.

After living in Toronto for two years I decided to move back to the West Coast to enjoy the peace of the ocean and calmness of the forest. I am beginning my career in birthwork here and hope to help all birthing people have a birth experience that they are empowered by and help families transition as smoothly as possible into their new roles as parents.

A good laugh is sunshine in a house. ~William Makepeace Thackeray

I was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, and undertook my undergraduate study in Tokyo. Before I immigrated to Australia in 2005, I worked in the Japanese Government. After my migration, I have worked for several international corporations in Australia. In 2016, I immigrated to Canada with my family.

I am very welcome to support multicultural and different background families. I have 3 children. The first baby was born in a hospital in Western Australia.  The second and third babies are twins. They were born in a hospital in Canada.  First and second birth experiences were not smooth at all. Also, information was not enough for every situation. Therefore, I have understood that information, advice, and continual support by a professional person are important for a pregnant and a new mother.

Lastly, my goal is to provide the new baby and parents with a welcoming multicultural and pleasant environment to learn, work and participate. Also, I always welcome you to discuss with me your dream birthing plan and make less stress on your mind.

I am originally from South Africa and have been travelling the globe for the last 14 years, I have lived in Holland, Belgium, New York and now, have happily called BC my home for the last 7 years.

My very first birth was 13 years ago, on a dairy farm in Holland (yes, it was a calf) but it has sparked so many questions, fueled so many interests, research and studies. Since then I have attended many more births (both animal and human) and my love for seeing new life emerge has only grown.

I took a Birth Doula course and it has opened so many doors for me. Being part of the Greater Vancouver birth community and meeting all the strong and amazing people that do this work has really shown me where my passions lie.

In my spare time, I love experimenting with new herbs and creating my own blends of loose leaf tea, finding the perfect ingredients for each individual need.

I LOVE all things CATS (I have 2 “chunky” white cats that love cuddles), all things COFFEE (weird for someone who makes tea, I guess?) and all things BIRTH.

I believe that no birthing person should have to birth alone and that each and every one of us is a goddess within and deserves to be loved, respected and supported always. I also believe that a kind, knowledgeable Birth Team can set you up for success.

Ever since giving birth to my son, with a doula at our side, I have been passionate about helping people advocate for themselves and for the birth they want. Any friend or family member, (or friend of a friend) who was pregnant or gave birth, I wanted to impart some sort of wisdom- whether it was little relaxation tips or baby positioning exercises, I wanted to help make their experience better. I would ask for them to tell their story and listen intently to their adventure into parenthood. A year later I took the plunge and registered to become certified as a birth doula, postpartum doula, and childcare educator through Doula Training Canada. Now, I get to be fully immersed, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Working with people during the transition to parenthood is my great privilege. My background is a coupling of the arts and sciences. Growing up with a marine biologist mother on the west coast inspired my interest in the biology of our world, while my pursuit of an arts degree in my late teens fueled my creative spirit. I worked for many years as an artisan in rural BC as well as a community support worker with differently abled persons. Through volunteer work as a Doula I developed a firm interest in the power of birth and parenthood, and this led me to pursue my Midwifery degree.

Two years of study at SFU provided me with a fundamental knowledge of Health Sciences and Kinesiology before I was accepted into the Midwifery program at UBC. During my studies at UBC I volunteered with a diverse population, including persons with addictions in pregnancy through the Fir Square Doula program, supported rural families in locations such as Salt Spring Island and the Sunshine Coast, lived with Seabird Island First Nations, and participated in research around mental health in the postpartum.

In my spare time I enjoy being in nature, sculpting clay, and spending time with my daughter, Boston terrier pup, two cats and my husband . I look forward to meeting each of you on your journeys to parenthood!

You are a midwife, assisting at someone else’s birth. Do good without show or fuss. Facilitate what is happening rather than what you think ought to be happening. If you must take the lead, lead so that the mother is helped, yet still free and in charge. When the baby is born, the mother will rightly say: “We did it ourselves!”
~Tao Te Ching

I am thrilled to be one of the founders of Inlet Community Birth Program. My midwifery career is my second one—I was originally educated at Ryerson University in the field of journalism, and spent two decades working in publishing as a writer and editor.

In 2003, I changed course and began my midwifery education with the Midwives College of Utah. My clinical training sites included a birth centre in El Paso, Texas; a midwifery practice in New Westminster, BC; a remote health centre in Fort Smith, NT; and a hospital-based midwifery practice in Thunder Bay, ON. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery in 2010, and completed the International Midwifery Pre-registration Program (a Canadian bridging program that orients internationally trained midwives to Canadian practise) in 2012. It’s been a long haul, but rather like a long labour, the results have been worth the effort. I love my work.

I was born and raised in British Columbia, and have lived in the Tri-Cities area for most of my life. I am also a mother to five, and I am blessed with a partner who supports my career in innumerable ways. When I am not at work, I am parenting, practising yoga, cycling, kickboxing, reading, knitting, and travelling.