Radiant BirthBirth Doula in VancouverApart from being a wellness coach, I am a birth doula based in Vancouver, B.C., with two delightful children of my own. I have been attending births for the last 12 years - since just before my first daughter came along.
To me, pregnancy and childbirth is a gift to women, and I take great joy in nurturing women through this special time in their lives. I wish to see mothers-to-be well informed of their choices, emotionally and physically prepared for labour, and well supported in their transition into motherhood. In addition to my private work with families, I am also a part of the collaborative care team at The South Community Birth Program; an amazing team of physicians, midwives, health nurses and doulas offering maternity care to the underserved community of South Vancouver.
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You always said the perfect thing to me whenever I was feeling discouraged in labour. Your words helped me find my inner strength when I was starting to feel exhausted and depleted. I would never have a baby without a doula" I can't imagine having gone though the process without your support and guidance. It made labour that much easier" We strongly believe that your calm and knowledgeable presence made a big difference for us" |
My fee
I charge $1150.
I do take a few low-income families a year at a discounted rate. Please ask me for more information if needed. I am also open to payment plans when necessary. |
Special Skills
I am a certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor. I bring my knowledge of natural medicine to my clients when requested. I am trained in relaxation and Ayurvedic oil massage. I also teach simple baby massage. I speak Hindi, and from my travels, have basic Spanish under my belt.
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Testimonials
YOU. ARE. AMAZING. From the minute you entered our home I could sense your peaceful, soothing vibes. You put your hands on my back and the pain eased. You have the special touch. I can't imagine getting through the contractions in such a positive way without your pain coping methods. I cannot IMAGINE going through childbirth without you there...we will be calling on you again. Thank you for your support, your intuition, your wisdom, your calming presence and making such great calls during labour. Without you we might have had the baby at home! Your tips post-birth have also been so comforting and reassuring. Thank you for everything you do" "Our deepest thanks to you for being such a wonderful and supportive doula, we could not have done it without you! Your calm and caring nature kept our fears at bay and inspired us to keep strong during the stressful moments" We felt blessed to have Muneera's calming and grounded presence during and after the birth of our son. Her delicious post-partum comfort food and wonderful Ayurvedic massages were just two of the many unique gifts that Muneera brought to her practice as a doula. We will forever remember Nico's sweet butterball scent after Muneera treated him to his first massage! Muneera enriched our birthing experience and we continue to feel spoiled by her love for our new family" Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! For being there for us during the most intense, surreal, intimate experience of our lives. Your gentle, reassuring hands and support made all the difference. And thank you for being there for Chris and knowing just when to step-in and when to step-back. You have a gift!" |
" Thank you for guiding us through such a milestone in our lives. We aren't sure we would have gotten through Kiara's birth so smoothly without you. It felt like having a close family member beside me. Thank you doesn't do justice to how you helped us!" I would recommend Muneera in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a doula. She was present for the birth of our second son and both my husband and I have nothing but good to say of her. Muneera is so patient that just being in her presence brings a sense of calmness. She was present every step of the way where I needed her. During the birth, Muneera supported and provided strength through her coaching and actions. As I write this 10 months later, I still clearly recall her words, the firmness in her tone, and the direct eye contact, which all assisted in providing the much needed support and strength. Muneera, you are amazing!" Thank you for everything. I will forever be thankful for your help in bringing our most amazing blessing into this world. Thank you for the calm beauty you bring, and thank you for the encouragement: before, during and after. You truly have a gift. We feel so blessed to have shared our birth with you!" |
" From the moment you stepped into our home, you made us feel safe and supported. Your constant presence was a gift and a blessing and I cannot find ways to express what it meant to us. Thank you for your guidance, your love, your peace and presence." Muneera helped me deliver my son at BC Women's Hospital. My husband and I are grateful for her help during my labour. Muneera asked the right questions in advance and was very prepared when my labour started and was progressing quickly. She also provided guidance to my husband so that he could support me the whole way through. This was incredibly valuable to us both. When I started to doubt myself and feel like I couldn't do it, Muneera knew what to say to bring back my confidence. The pictures she took of my husband and I with our new baby are very special to us. I would recommend Muneera to anyone looking for a knowledgable and kind doula who is passionate about helping women and their partners with childbirth" Muneera was a true blessing to me following the birth of our second child. She came regularly to give full body Ayurvedic massages which was so amazingly helpful after having a home birth.her knowledge of breastfeeding was appreciated as well during those first few days of getting to know our baby girl. I would totally recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, grounded person to have by your side" |