The heart behind it all…
Welcome here! I’m thrilled you’ve stopped by, here’s a little bit of my story and hopefully I’ll know some of yours soon too!
Elisa Veenbaas
Birth Doula [ & your local birth nerd ]
How it began…
After binge watching Call the Midwife at 19 years old. I stumbled upon my first doula training opportunity! Within less than a year I had my first birth, I was hooked.
Since then I’ve travelled all over. Studying Midwifery in Hawaii to helping deliver babies in the Philippines! Perhaps your birth will be my next adventure?
Sweet Peace was born…
After a few years, Sweet Peace Doula the name & official doula business was born, in 2019! We launched with big dreams and goals for the future. Sweet Peace Doula comes from the scripture “I will extend peace to her like a river…”.
From then until now I have worked with almost 40 families. Some as a doula, others within the clinic setting in the Philippines. I also had an amazing opportunity while living in Ontario to work with a doula collective which taught me so much.
Being back in BC where it all began running my solo practice is a dream come true!
Roxanne [Birth Doula Client]
“To anyone who is interested or curious about having a doula with them during their pregnancy and birth. I highly recommend having Elisa! My birth story is crazy, scary, tough, and wonderful wrapped up in one. Elisa was there with me through it all.
Education & Training
2014 - DONA,
BC Canada
Completed Doula training
Attending In-Person course
Breastfeeding online program
2016 - GOMidwife,
Kona Hawaii
International Intro to Midwifery school located in Hawaii
Courses included prenatal education, doula training, birth overview, birth emergencies, clinical skills, breastfeeding
Graduated as a trained Birth Assistant
2017 - Abundant Grace of God Maternity Clinic,
Tabuk Philippines
Volunteered as a Birth Assistant for 2 months
Participated in 15 births, assisting in delivery, clinical skills, charting, newborn exams, postpartum check ups
My final birth I was honoured to act as primary midwife and delivery them into the world!
2018 - Doula Training Canada, ON Canada
Accepted to cross-certify
Completed my exam in 2021
Certifed as of 2022
2022 - Spinning Babies
Attending Spinning Babies First level training course
2 day in person intensive, hands on practice of movements and techniques
Have incorporated what I’ve learned at this course in every single birth since!
Curious for more?
Check out my blog from my time in the Philippines! Not only was I helping catch babies, but was 3 months into my engagement planning my wedding!
I had the opportunity to not only work at a clinic, but travel north to this remote village pictured here. Cross that wildly high bridge to deliver prenatal care to local mothers.
A time of my life I will never forget!
Don’t Be Shy!
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Let’s be friends
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