My name is Beth Murch and I am a professional Antenatal, Labour and Postpartum Doula in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. From a very early age, I was interested in pregnancy and childbirth - I was the child who told all the other children in the schoolyard how babies were made. I was absolutely fascinated by the fact that two people could make a whole new human being. While other little girls and boys were playing soccer and having tea parties, I was putting basketballs up my shirt and breastfeeding my dollies.
I have a Double Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion & Culture, with a minor in Women's Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Religion & Culture, all from Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. My focus of study in university has been primarily on women's religious and spiritual experiences during pregnancy and childbirth.
I have received my training through the Ontario Perinatal School and the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association of Canada (CAPPA). Through these organization, I have gained the skills to help women and their families enjoy pregnancy, express their birthing desires, help them achieve the birth that is safest and most satisfying for them, and to enjoy a positive postpartum period. I believe that a woman's emotional support team is as vital to her birth experience as her medical team, and through my education, I have learned techniques that help women labour effectively, manage pain, breastfeed and make informed choices about their care. I also lead Blessingway Ceremonies for individuals who wish to have their childbearing experience celebrated with ritual.
I invite you to contact me with questions:
Telephone: 519-998-3204
E-mail: beth.murch@gmail.com
