About Inlet

I am a super chipper single mom always willing to help out and give an extra hand. I am patient and kind and will go the extra mile to make others happy. I look forward to meeting you at the clinic soon!

To be determined

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!

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.

My interest in midwifery began when I sought midwifery care for my first pregnancy.  After personally experiencing and witnessing midwifery care, from the initial consultation to the final 6-week visit, I was convinced.

I completed my midwifery training at University of British Columbia where I had the opportunity to work with and learn from midwives, physicians and other health care providers in various communities.   Prior to midwifery, I received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University with a certificate in Health and Fitness.

Outside of being a midwife, I spend most of my time finding ways to keep my two energetic boys busy.  Occasionally, you might find me on a rock climbing wall trying to conquer a new route.

I am delighted to be joining the wonderful caregivers here at Inlet Birth.  To the families receiving midwifery care:  I am so grateful to be part of your pregnancy and birth experience, thank you for sharing your journey with me.

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.

In all cultures, the midwife’s place is on the threshold of life, where intense human emotions – fear, hope, longing, triumph, and incredible physical power – enable a new human being to emerge.

~Sheila Kitzinger

My path to midwifery evolved through experiences in my own life.  I have degrees in both Psychology and Physical Therapy.  Since 2003 I have been an orthopaedic physiotherapist in private practice with a special interest in the pelvis and pelvic floor rehabilitation.  After having my own children, my practice evolved into treating many pre and postnatal women and their pregnancy and postpartum related physical concerns. 

I have a wonderful family including my husband and 3 children.  My own birth

experiences were faced with many challenges, through which I came to recognize the needs of women for support and advocacy through this transitional time of their lives.  I realized that I wanted to not only be involved in the physical rehabilitative process, but that I wanted to be involved in all aspects of maternity care.

I graduated from the UBC midwifery program in 2014.  I have since worked in a busy group practice in New Westminster. I have come to realize that it is important to me to slow down and really get to know the families that I am privileged to work with as I have in my physiotherapy practice. I am thrilled to be a part of Beautiful Babies Midwifery, caring for women and their families as a solo practitioner in my home community.  I envision my role as a midwife as one of empowerment through knowledge, education, support and advocacy. It is my goal to provide care that supports parents in creating the pregnancy, birth and new parenting experiences that feel right for their families. 

I feel honored to have shared in the experiences of the women and their families that I have already had the privilege of being involved with, and look forward to sharing many more special times new families that I will encounter.

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!  

I dreamt of being a midwife. Not a childhood dream made manifest, but a dream born of experience and inspiration. My journey into midwifery began with the birth of my third child and I am thrilled to be able to give back to my community by supporting people building their own families, in their own unique ways.

I was born and raised in Vancouver’s lower mainland. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UBC and a past life dabbling in biotechnology and research. I am a parent to four teenagers, have a supportive partner and a larger than life Great Dane puppy, currently turning our house upside down.

When I’m not working, I can be found digging in the garden, hiking or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea. I have recently learned to sail and have been enjoying time with my family exploring some of BC’s rugged coastline.

I love working as part of the talented and caring team at Inlet Community Birth Program and am grateful for the opportunity and privilege of caring for birthing families.

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.

Becoming a doula has been a long-standing passion of mine. Throughout my own pregnancies, births, and postpartum periods I was surprised to discover how much important information wasn’t always reaching pregnant people and new families. The more I researched, the more I was amazed and the more passionate I became. I have loved continually learning about birth and exploring all things birth related. The joy I’ve found in sharing this knowledge has been what has inspired me to make this my career. It continues to be both amazing and humbling to help families have wonderful and satisfying birth experiences.

I believe that birth can and should be a wonderful and empowering event. I am committed to helping families feel confident and supported as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Knowing what to expect and understanding the options can help families confidently make the choices that are uniquely right for them. It is my hope to educate, support, and guide families along this incredible and important journey.

My passion for birth work was born and nourished by the memory of my grandmother, who was also a doula. I grew up hearing nothing but stories of admiration from anyone who had known her. Her kindness and compassion changed many people’s lives. I strive daily to have the impact that she had on those around her. Being part of the process of bringing families together and making them whole brings her a sense of fulfillment and joy that makes it all worth the effort. I hope to bring back the intimacy of the whole birthing process, to make sure that the bond between mother and child is as strong as could be.

When Samantha is not attending births or working with her postpartum clients, she enjoys tending to her sourdough loaves, working with her amazing nanny family, or enjoying the great outdoors.

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.

I have been a Perinatal Registered Nurse at Royal Columbian Hospital since 2013 working in both Maternity and Labour and Delivery and became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2016 working in both the hospital and community settings with mother baby dyads. I am very passionate about my work and it is such an honour to be able to help provide support to families during such a special time in their lives.

I am very excited to be able to work alongside an amazing group of individuals at Inlet Community Birth Program. Successful breastfeeding takes time, patience and support. As an interdisciplinary team we will work together to help make everyone’s breastfeeding goals successful.

Outside of working as a Nurse and Lactation Consultant I spend much of my time with my nephew, as well as enjoying the outdoors hiking and camping, and in the winter months curled up on the couch reading a good book or crocheting.

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!

I am a Registered Nurse with 18 years of perinatal experience at Royal Columbian Hospital, working both in Maternity and Labour and Delivery. I obtained my IBCLC in 2015 and did some casual Lactation Consultant work on the Maternity ward until I started a permanant part-time position in 2017. I love working with families, and helping mothers and babies get off to a successful start.

With the move to increasingly early discharge from hospital, I am so excited to be part of the Inlet Community Birth Program which provides an opportunity for closer follow-up with families that may be struggling as they transition home. I feel privileged to work with such great professionals both in the hospital and now in the Community. My role is to support and provide education, guidance and encouragement through the early days and to help families reach their goals.

I am a mother of 2 adult daughters and, in my spare time, I love to travel, paint and spend time in nature.

I was born and raised in South Africa and immigrated to Canada in 1995. Soon afterwards, I began working as a therapist for young children on the autism spectrum.

In 2004, I trained as a birth and postpartum doula.  Since then, while completing degrees at UBC in Women’s Studies and in Midwifery, I have been attending births and spending time supporting families after the arrival of a new baby. 

Over the years, I have also had the opportunity to pair my love for travel with my passion for birth, working in clinics and hospitals in the Philippines, South Africa and Uganda. In Canada, I have had the opportunity to work and learn in South Delta, Vancouver, Victoria and Sooke.

It is an honour and privilege to work with families during their childbearing year. I look forward to being a part of this dynamic and skilled team, to meeting the wonderful families in our care!