Monique Bandet is a birth and postnatal Doula, operator of Labour Of Love Doula Services and a co-founder of Seaside Doula Collective which is based in the Westshore. Seaside Doula Collective covers Victoria, Westshore, Sooke, Highlands, View Royal, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, North Saanich, Sidney, Gordon Head and surrounding areas.Monique is committed to supporting women during pregnancy, birth and new motherhood. She has done volunteer work in community health through the QA, Glenwarren and Glendale Hospitals. Monique began her work with pregnant and parenting women as a Pre and Postnatal Support Caregiver with the "Mom's and Mentors Program" for pregnant teens. She was a Licensed Childcare Operator for over 16 years and Specialized Foster Parent to infants born addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. Monique ran a baby talk parenting and playgroup in the Western Community and managed a local Medical Clinic, eventually jumping into the Doula world full time.
Monique is Birth DONA trained Doula and plans on furthering her education by becoming a HypnoBirth Practitioner and Childbirth Educator.
Monique is a proud mom to 6 children and 5 step-children ranging ages from 6-30, she is also a grandma to 5 (soon to be 7 grandchildren in Nov 2015).
Training & Experience:
Promoting a Better Birth Experience with Acupressure Comfort Measures - (2015)
Effective Childbirth Education - UDEMY (2015)
Emergency Child Care First Aid CPR/AED Level B - Alert First Aid (2015)
Friedman's Curve & Failure to Progress - UDEMY (2015)
Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas - Mothering Touch (2015)
Breastfeeding Workshop for Doulas - Mothering Touch (2015)
DONA Birth Doula Training - Mothering Touch (2015)
Infant CPR & First Aid - Alert First Aid (2012)
Effective Communications - CCRR (2006)
Sexual Abuse Counselor Education - Capital Health (2004)
First Aid & CPR - Red Cross (2003)
ECE - Pacific College (2002)
FAS/FASE Safe Babies Certified Caregiver - Ministry of Children & Families (2001)
Cleaners & Sanitizers - Capital Health (2001)
Creating a Positive Environment - CCRR (2001)
Good Beginnings - Capital Health (2000)
Foster Parent Training - Ministry of Children & Families (1999)
Nutrition - CCRR (1999)
Moms & Mentors Doula Training - Government Program (1998)
First aid & CPR - Red Cross (1996)
Business Administration & Marketing - Logical Management Solutions (1992)
Volunteer & Experience:
Manager Primacy Medical Clinic Langford - 2012 - 2013
OLOR Westshore Drop In Playgroup - 2005 - 2007
Moms & Mentors - Doula - 1996 - 2004
Victoria General Hospital - Pediatrics & Emergency Department - 1995 - 2002
La Leche League Member - 1990 - Current
Victoria Native Friendship Centre - 1991 - 1992
Little Miracles Licensed Childcare Centre - 1989 - 2005
Glendale Lodge Hospital - Sports Program & Patient Care - 1984 - 1987
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children - Infant and Toddler Care - 1984 - 1986
Royal Jubilee Hospital - Emergency Department - 1983 - 1985
Glenwarren Hospital - Patient Care - 1983 - 1988
My job as your Doula, is to help you have a normal birth the way you want to. Doulas do not support in a medical role, as that is the job of your Midwife or Family Doctor. Should a birth become complicated and require medical assistance, I will still remain by your side and help you and your partner in any way I can.
I will assist you through any decision making and provide you with balanced information so that you have the knowledge and confidence to make your own choices.
To see my availability please visit Doula Match and click on the Birth Availability link near the top to see my calendar.
I welcome your questions by email, phone or text any time.
Monique Bandet (250) 588 - 7074
