Interview with Marj: Guiding Families Through Empowered Birth

Marj became a birth worker after experiencing two awe-inspiring home births of her own. Driven to share the choices and freedom that come with birthing as nature intended, she blends evidence-based education with movement and mindfulness techniques to help expecting parents prepare body and mind for life’s greatest transformation. Her warm, grounded presence builds deep trust—opening space for meaningful conversations and, ultimately, powerful birth experiences.

Hi Marj! What drew you to doula work?
I was drawn to birth work after having two amazing experiences of my own. I wanted others to know they, too, can enjoy a wonderful birth. Education is truly powerful. It’s my hope to inform, inspire, and guide families through this natural, innate experience.

Wholeheartedly agree that knowledge is power. If you weren’t a doula, what would you do?
​I’d likely still be teaching yoga—and evolving further into Pilates. I can’t imagine stepping completely away from the birth world, though. I’d keep supporting families through sleep consulting, birth and postpartum consulting, and even by crocheting sweet baby pieces on commission!

Your favourite birth and postpartum books?
Birth: Anything by Ina May Gaskin—her words continue to inspire.
Postpartum: Cribsheet by Emily Oster.

What about your go-to postpartum snack?
​A smoothie—nourishing, nutrient-dense, and gentle on digestion. Perfect for those early days.

Describe your perfect off-call day.
A leisurely, timeless day. It starts with movement—gentle yoga, a bed stretch, or a mat workout—followed by a warm smoothie and green tea or coffee. I catch up on emails, then settle into crocheting in cozy loungewear until lunch. Maybe a chat with a friend, more yarn time with an audiobook or podcast, dinner, an herbal tea with a treat, and lots of relaxing before bed. Of course, there’s always a bit of tidying, tending to my kiddo, and meal prep in the mix—the 80/20 rule keeps the ship moving!

One thing you’d like all expectant parents to know.
The art of ‘slowing down to speed up’ is real. The first months with baby may feel slow, but that gentle pace is essential for learning and bonding. Embrace it—it’s only a brief season, and it sets the stage for your ever-changing baby’s growth.

A fun, unexpected fact about you.
I’m a well-adapted introvert!