I am pleased to welcome Michelle Masionville, with From Womb to Cradle Doula Services, as an associate doula serving Medicine Hat and surrounding areas.
Michelle Maisonville is a married mother of two. She first became interested in becoming a doula following the birth of her first child in Edmonton, AB in 2003. The birth was filled with interventions and both Michelle and her daughter had some complications. Upon becoming pregnant with her second child, Michelle researched other birthing options. After having a doula attend the birth of her son in 2005, Michelle knew it was something she had to do.
Upon moving to Medicine Hat in 2005, Michelle began a consumer advocacy organization, Women's Options in Maternity Care & Birth (WOMB), with a mission to educate women about options in maternity care and childbirth. In August 2008, Michelle coordinated and completed the first DONA International birth doula training in Medicine Hat. In October 2009, Michelle completed a Waterbirth Credentialing Workshop taught by Barbara Harper, RN, CD, CCE, Midwife and founder of Waterbirth International.
Michelle is also a volunteer with the Agnes Adam Lee Centre for Unexpected Pregnancy as well as the Medicine Hat Pregnancy & Family Support Centre. She works as a labour assistant for expectant mothers facing challenges during their pregnancy.

Michelle believes in a woman's ability to birth. Her sensitivity makes her an ideal support to women in labour. For more information about Michelle, please visit her web site  or click to email.