it takes a village to hold a family.
it takes a village to hold a family.
After a decade of supporting families as a one gal team, I decided to take my own advice and ask for help from my village; to provide your family with more options for support, education and held space. I know you will love them as much as I do.
Courtney Jenkins
doula. childbirth educator. infant massage instructor.
I have dedicated over half of my life to loving families and walking them through life’s transitions. I have a deep passion for meeting you where you are at, advocacy and peer connections- because no one should walk this path thinking they are all alone. This passion has lead to the births of my babies; Heart to Earth and The Solidarity Space.
I bring over 15 years of in-home family support and over a decade of knowledge, education and experience as a fully certified full spectrum doula, childbirth educator + infant massage instructor supporting families from pregnancy though postpartum and into the years of early parenting.
I deeply believe in the impact of unwavering, non-judgmental support for all families through pregnancy, birth + the early years of parenthood to nurture who each member is becoming. Showing the way to self trust and following what feels right.
The Solidarity Space is a physical holder of space, a safe space, a home. A collaboration of my most loved practitioners and community offerings striving to support the journey of bringing life and raising life in this world. A way to fill in the gaps in care I have been working alongside since beginning my journey;
a space that makes asking for help so simple. Advocacy, guidance, education, raw honesty and solidarity- the foundations for a village.
I am honoured to be able to support families through private and group education classes, labour and birth doula support, in home prenatal, nesting and postpartum support, infant massage education sessions and community gatherings for parents and families.
I would like to thank you for the honour of considering myself and my village as part of your support village. I promise to honour and cherish every moment of our journey together.
Heather Jones
lactation consultant. registered nurse. Evidence Based Birth instructor.
Heather is a passionate labour and delivery nurse, specialized in perinatal nursing by the Canadian Nurse’ Association, as well as a International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Evidence Based Birth Instructor and self-professed birth nerd.
She strives to bring respect back to birth and postpartum, one birth + one baby at a time.
Heather offers private nursing support, education and guidance to families on a one-on-one care basis, as well as teaching in depth education classes in group settings. She supports families working to establish a breastfeeding relationship with their little one with prenatal preparations, as well as postpartum hands-on guidance both in clinic, and in home. Her passion for advocacy and evidence in decision making is loud and clear in her work as an Evidence Based Birth Instructor, providing education sessions for families as well as care providers looking to expand their knowledge.
Sam Burgess
doula (certifying). registered practical nurse.
Sam is a certifying doula with Doula Canada mentored under myself, Courtney. Her calming presence, willingness to snuggle babes and hold space makes her a perfect addition to the village. As a nurse, registered with the College of Nurses she brings an additional skillset and knowledge base for her practice as a doula. She has a passion for birth work and supporting families.
Sam supports families in home and in the community with nesting support, labour and birth support and postpartum care.
Jennifer Leigh Saunders
Jennifer is an Artist, Healer, and is passionate about creating experiences, and holding space for humans to reclaim the wisdom of the body, and to deepen their understanding of nature, and the interconnectedness between us and all sentient life on this planet. She has been photographing people, and families for almost 2 decades, and has recently infused her study of Yoga, and her Reiki Masters Teacher training into the work she embodies as a photographer.
Jennifer is a natural space holder, and has several certifications in various modalities that offer somatic healing.
Her offerings alongside Courtney at Heart to Earth birth include birth photography, newborn photography, death doula + end of life photography services, heart + soul sessions for women on the journey into Motherhood, or who are already Mothering children.
The Solidarity Space will become a place for Jennifer to offer photography mini sessions as well for families looking to update their precious photo albums.
She also offers support as an Energy healer + Reiki practitioner and will be available for 1:1 sessions. These sessions are open to people of all ages, and genders.
Megan Cormier
Megan is offering our community nanny care for all ages, and date night support for parents to get some time to just me. As your little one grows, you deserve to know they are in the best care.
Megan is an experienced nanny with a passion for caring for children of all ages. She strives to create a safe, loving, and engaging environment where kids can grow, learn, and thrive. Her approach focuses on fostering emotional, social, and cognitive development through kindness, structure, and exploration. Whether it’s encouraging curiosity in nature, supporting creative play, or simply being a reliable presence, she helps children to build confidence and discover their unique potential. With a love for nature, animals, and creative activities, Megan brings a nurturing and dependable presence to every family she works with. Building strong connections with families and tailoring care to meet each child’s individual needs is at the heart of what she does.
We know that spare hands doesn’t just mean childminding, with a holistic approach to family care we do our best to help out with tasks such as dishes, tidying up to allow you to be more present with your family when we are not there.