Meet Lisette, a dedicated postpartum doula, a mother of two, and a passionate perinatal mental health advocate. Her own experiences as a mother of two—one marked by loneliness and Postpartum Mood Disorder, the other supported by a strong community—drive her dedication to supporting families in their early days with a newborn.
Her first postpartum journey was challenging, marked by uncertainty and loneliness, leading to Postpartum Mood Disorder. Having prepared for pregnancy and birth but not the early days with her newborn, she found herself overwhelmed. For her second postpartum experience, Lisette made it a priority to build her own village of support, which made a world of difference and led to a fulfilling postpartum period.
Now, as a postpartum doula, she brings her knowledge, empathy, and experience to help families navigate the early stages of parenthood. When not supporting families as a doula, Lisette is co-founder of Together: For Perinatal Mental Health, an organization focused on raising awareness and providing resources for perinatal mental health in the Waterloo Region.