Traditional Birth Companionship

Women centered care for Mothers desiring an undisturbed birth.

“A Traditional Birth Companion follows in the footsteps of those women who came before her, humbly serving the family in the way that best meets their needs. She brings wisdom, experience, and knowledge to a timeless process that unfolds more simply in the presence of understanding and compassion. She carries ancient wisdom regarding herbs, remedies, nutrition, family and faith, and brings new knowledge in the science and physiology of healthy pregnancy and safe birth. The wisdom of a Traditional Birth Companion encompasses much more than just helping a mother give birth. It addresses generations of misinformation, fear, trauma, and bondage to a system that harms women. It addresses current concerns with new strategies for wellness and wholeness.

A Traditional Birth Companion (also known as a Traditional Birth Attendant) is recognized around the world as an experienced mentor who provides non-medical care for women during their childbearing experience according to the customs and traditions of the culture in which they live. In places around the world where it’s not illegal to be a midwife without a license, then this role is considered to be a non-medically trained community midwife. In places where midwifery is regulated, the role is more like having an experienced wise-woman with you who knows a thing or two about holistic pregnancy wellness, how birth unfolds, how to support the conditions that makes it simpler and safer, and provides mentoring so that the family becomes more educated, equipped, and empowered for the parenting journey ahead.

A Traditional Birth Companion operates within the traditions and culture in which she lives. We live in a technocratic culture where technology is at the top of the decision-making tree. That means that she provides non-medical support consistent with this paradigm by providing research-backed information and education relevant to conception, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting from several academic disciplines, including medical, psychological, sociological, midwifery, epidemiological, historical, and even military research.” -Billie Harrigan

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What can a Traditional Birth Companion (TBA) offer?

A well-educated, trained, and skilled Companion can offer her community a variety of services.

holistic non-medical mentoring and education through prenatal visits, attending the birth, and postpartum care
childbirth education
fertility awareness and planning for conception
one-on-one consultations regarding pregnancy, birth, or postpartum concerns to help clients find and understand relevant research and support their decision-making process
knowledgeable peer support for processing previous births or birth-related trauma
help parents plan for a future pregnancy and birth according to their values and wishes
in-person or virtual visits for prenatal wellness
in-home care for the postpartum family
breastfeeding support
TBC’s works in partners and will call to have a backup TBC once labour has reached a certain intensity.

Investment for TBA: $3500, payment plans available.

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Kristin’s offerings include:

Sovereign & Physiological Homebirth Only

Works with only one private family at a time to ensure no overlap
Trauma informed Care
Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition
Free Birth and TBA
Breastfeeding + Bottle Feeding
First-second-third time parents
Breech/transverse
High risk & complications/low risk
Water birth
Post Partum Support for all births: Natural/Unmedicated/medicated/epidural
Vaginal Birth
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
Twin specialist

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Kristin Heywood is a Traditional Birth Companion, holistic practitioner, and passionate advocate for women through their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys. Based in Georgetown, Ontario, she offers mother-centred care that honours ancient wisdom while integrating modern knowledge to support families outside the conventional medical system.

With a diverse background in holistic health and childbirth education, Kristin is certified as a Childbirth Educator, Birth and Postpartum Doula, and Traditional Birth Companion, she is also a Yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Her approach combines the nurturing traditions of wise-women with evidence-based practices, providing families with comprehensive support throughout their childbearing experience.

Kristin's services encompass holistic non-medical mentoring and education through prenatal visits, attending births, and postpartum care. She offers childbirth education, fertility awareness and planning for conception, one-on-one consultations regarding pregnancy, birth, or postpartum concerns, knowledgeable peer support for processing previous births or birth-related trauma, and assistance in planning future pregnancies and births according to clients' values and wishes. Additionally, she provides in-person or virtual visits for prenatal wellness, in-home care for the postpartum family, and breastfeeding support.

Her clients have expressed deep appreciation for her support, noting her ability to accommodate individual needs and provide a comforting presence during their journeys. Kristin's commitment to families and fostering a supportive community underscores her dedication to holistic and mother-centred care.