“Hesed” (pronounced “Heh-sed”) is a beautifully nuanced word in Hebrew that expresses the loving-kindness, goodness, favour, tenderness, and compassionate grace that the divine has towards humanity, and that we can have for each other as well, no matter the time or place in which we exist.
Hesed Birth is a childbirth education and doula collective that serves families throughout pregnancy, during birth, and beyond. It is our hope that you will experience all kinds of “hesed” as you walk this journey of birth and parenting.
I loved all the opportunities for dialogue, sharing experiences, expectations, difficulties and the guided practical movement components. It was really awesome how honest and stimulated the discussions were.
Ibukun Afolabi - MScPT, BA(Hon)Kin.
Pelvic Floor & Perinatal Physiotherapist, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Corrective Exercise Specialist
Ibbie is a women’s health professional and a mom to five beautiful kids whom she birthed at home. She is the owner of The Mama’s Physio and has supported hundreds of pre and postnatal women throughout their journeys. Ibbie is an engaging educator and has taught individuals, groups, and health professionals on various topics of perinatal care and pelvic health.
Learn more about her and how she can help make your journey beautiful.
Nikki Schalk - BA Social Work
Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Support
Nikki’s interest in birth work was sparked when she completed a placement at a pregnancy support home in Quito, Ecuador as part of her degree in social work. That life changing experience led her to pursue further training in pregnancy, birth and postpartum through Fanshawe College’s Doula Studies Program. Nikki is gifted in serving families in the perinatal period. She is a knowledgable and passionate childbirth educator, a proud birth nerd and a mama to two sweet littles.
Learn more about her and how she can serve and support your family .
Liz Sallows - MACP (Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology)
Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Childbirth Educator, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Support
For over 20 years, Liz has been there for women and couples as they become families. Having been present at many different kinds of births, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Liz is a mom to 6 adult children and a grandmama to 8 babes. She is an active community volunteer, a grief and loss counsellor, and a woman of wisdom. She owns a psychotherapy practice where she specializes in trauma – allowing her to bring a trauma informed lens to her birth work.
Ibukun Afolabi - MScPT, BA(Hon)Kin.
Pelvic Floor & Perinatal Physiotherapist, Certified Childbirth Educator, Birth Support Provider, Certified Postpartum Doula, Corrective Exercise Specialist
Ibbie is a women’s health professional and a mom to five beautiful kids whom she birthed at home. She is the owner of The Mama’s Physio and has supported hundreds of pre and postnatal women throughout their journeys. Ibbie is an engaging educator and has taught individuals, groups, and health professionals on various topics of perinatal care and pelvic health.
Learn more about her and how she can help make your journey beautiful.
Nikki Schalk - BA Social Work
Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Breastfeeding Support
Nikki’s interest in birth work was sparked when she completed a placement at a pregnancy support home in Quito, Ecuador as part of her degree in social work. That life changing experience led her to pursue further training in pregnancy, birth and postpartum through Fanshawe College’s Doula Studies Program. Nikki is gifted in serving families in the perinatal period. She is a knowledgable and passionate childbirth educator, a proud birth nerd and a mama to two sweet littles.
Learn more about her and how she can serve and support your family.
Liz Sallows - MACP (Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology)
Psychotherapist, Childbirth Educator, Birth and Postpartum Doula
For over 20 years, Liz has been there for women and couples as they become families. Having been present at many different kinds of births, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Liz is a mom to 6 adult children and a grandmama to 8 babes. She is an active community volunteer, a grief and loss counsellor, and a woman of wisdom. She owns a psychotherapy practice where she specializes in trauma – allowing her to bring a trauma informed lens to her birth work.
Our team wears many hats.
If you are looking for help with pregnancy anxiety, maternal mental health, pelvic health coaching, pre or postnatal fitness training, birth or postpartum doula support, grief and loss counselling, safe processing for birth trauma, perinatal health coaching, breastfeeding/infant feeding support, or other perinatal related services – we’ve got you.