Rainy River District Pregnancy 101
Learn what options you have for pregnancy care in the Rainy River District.
You might feel excited, scared, and unsure where to turn. Maybe you’ve heard horror stories about other moms’ birth experiences.
The good news: you have choices, and your birth can be beautiful, peaceful, and empowering.
Your Options for Prenatal Care in the Rainy River District
Doctors:
Fort Frances Clinic: I’ve attended births with Dr. Jenks and Dr. Arneson at Riverside Health Care. Most doctors provide prenatal care, so you have options. The doctors and nurses have been very welcoming of having a doula to support the labouring mom. Call: 807-274-7741
Midwives:
Kenora Midwives: Available to clients willing to drive to Kenora for appointments and birth. You can give birth at the hospital or rent an Airbnb nearby. Call: 807-468-8510 | www.kenoramidwives.com
What a Beautiful Birth Can Look Like
(even in the hospital)
One mother brought string lights and a diffuser. The baby arrived with dimmed lights and soothing music—calm and peaceful.
Another mother used quiet inner strength and birthed a 10-pound baby naturally, without medication.
Your birth can be calm, beautiful, and aligned with your vision—whether you choose hospital or midwife care.
What It’s Like to Have a Doula by Your Side
Imagine this: you’re in labor, your body is working hard, and the intensity is building. I’m there with you—not in the way of your birth, but as a calm, steady presence. I watch, I support, and I quietly guide you, always respecting your instincts and letting your body take the lead.
I offer emotional reassurance when doubts creep in, reminding you that your body knows what to do. I help you find comfort—maybe with a gentle back rub, counterpressure during a strong contraction, a soothing hand on your belly, or suggesting a small change in position that helps your body work more efficiently. I notice what you need before you even have to ask.
Your space feels safe, like a bubble where you can focus inward. Music, dim lights, or even the simple calm of someone believing in you—it all matters. I step in only when it’s needed. As Michel Odent said:
“…one cannot actively help a woman give birth. The goal is to avoid disturbing her unnecessarily.”
I’m with you continuously—no shift changes—through every contraction, every push, and every moment until your baby is in your arms. After birth, I help with breastfeeding, showing proper latch techniques and offering gentle guidance so those first hours feel calm and successful. I stay nearby, helping you find your rhythm in those first delicate days.
Why This Matters
When mothers feel heard, reassured, and supported, their bodies can do what they are designed to do. You can have a birth experience that feels right for you—peaceful, empowering, and aligned with your vision.
Next Steps
Explore your prenatal care options
Free WEEK ONE ‘Own Your Birth Experience’ Online Prenatal Course.
Week one includes 5 Videos and 7 pdf’s.
Questions you can ask your Healthcare Provider to make sure they are a good fit with what you would like
Birth stories -as I believe positive birth stories are so important in help you know what is possible
Birth Vision Worksheet.
Plus a bonus 15 minute consultation to answer any questions that pop up as you sort through this mini course
Bonus Tips
Trust your body—it knows what to do.
Ask questions about your care providers and birth environment.
Prepare comfort items: music, lights, or scents that help you relax.
Practice simple coping techniques: breathing, movement, and visualization.
Surround yourself with supportive people who respect your choices.
A doula supports you from the very beginning, with weekly check-ins by text as soon as your journey starts.