ILONA TSIPOURA BIRTH DOULA CD(DONA)
A woman, as long as she lives, will remember how she was made to feel at her birth.
"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
Birth with Care
Mother Support & Care
Mother Support & Care
Partner Support & Care
Partner Support & Care
Couples & Groups Support
Couples & Groups Support
WELCOME TO MY SPACE
I am here to support every mother who seeks my care
Welcome to a warm, inviting, and nurturing space designed for women and couples preparing for birth and parenthood.
Here, you will find knowledge, respect, and genuine support, a place where every question matters and every story is honored. Together, we explore pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with confidence and calm.
My goal is to offer you personalized support, guidance, and a safe environment where your connection with yourself and your new role as a parent can truly flourish.
At the same time, this space is also a place for creativity, art, and self-expression, hosting crafting and adult art therapy workshops that allow you to connect more deeply with yourself and express your experiences with joy and creativity.
This is a space of love, empowerment, and inspiration, a place you can always return to.
As a birth doula, I am by your side to...
My Services
Education and care
Our Birth Doula service offers steady, compassionate support from pregnancy through the early days of parenthood. During pregnancy, we provide education and care that help you understand your options and feel prepared for the journey ahead.
When labour begins, you receive continuous presence and support, creating a calm and grounded environment for your birth experience.
After your baby arrives, we offer postpartum care and gentle guidance, helping you settle into your new role as parents with confidence and ease.
Preparation & Support Groups
Our Parenting Education program brings together a full range of supportive sessions to guide families from pregnancy into early parenthood. You can explore birth options through topics like Lets talk about Home Birth, Organic Birth, VBAC, Why Home Birth, and Discovering the Power of your Oxytocin.
After birth, our Newborn Wellness Group, Newborn Supporting Group, and Supporting Every Birth help you build confidence in caring for your baby. We also offer Preparation for Future Grandparents to support the wider family circle.
For ongoing wellbeing, our Self Care Group and Wellness Group provide a gentle space to recharge and stay connected. Together, these sessions form a complete pathway of learning, confidence, and support for every growing family.
Come together to share
Our Support Circles offer a warm, shared space where parents can connect, reflect, and grow together. The Birth Stories Circle invites you to share your birth experience in a safe and understanding environment.
For those stepping into daily life with a new baby, the Postpartum Stories Circle creates room for honest conversations, emotional support, and gentle guidance..
We also offer the Motherhood and Fatherhood Circle, a place for both parents to explore their changing roles, strengthen communication, and build community along the way. Each circle is designed to bring people together, encourage connection, and support every stage of the parenting journey.
The joy of creation
Our Crafting Workshops invite you to slow down, create with your hands, and connect with traditional arts in a peaceful setting. You can explore the delicate geometry of the Art of Creating Himmeli, the detailed patterns of Paper Quilling, or the symbolic beauty of Macramé and the Tree of Life.
We also offer the MOTANKI workshop, where you learn to make Slavic talisman dolls filled with meaning and history.
Alongside these, our Crafting Workshops for Adults provide a calm space for creativity, relaxation, and the joy of making something entirely your own.
Stay active and supported
Our Wellness Activities offer gentle ways for expectant mothers to stay connected, active, and supported throughout pregnancy. The Pregnant Womens Group brings women together to share experiences, build confidence, and enjoy a calm space of community.
For those who love movement, the Walk by the River gatherings combine fresh air, light activity, and meaningful conversation.
We also offer a Singing Group for Expectant Mothers, where voice, breath, and relaxation come together to support emotional balance and wellbeing.
Each activity is designed to nourish the body, soothe the mind, and strengthen the sense of connection during pregnancy.
Personal and Heartfelt
A Mother Blessing is a deeply personal and heartfelt celebration that honors the woman who is preparing to welcome her baby. It is a nurturing and symbolic experience where the focus rests entirely on the expectant mother, offering her warmth, strength, and emotional support from the people she loves.
During this gathering, we can create affirmation cards filled with kind wishes, paint the belly as a tender expression of connection, make birth candles that carry light and hope, craft Motanki dolls with meaningful intentions, or create wish bracelets that the mother can carry with her.
Every Mother Blessing is designed to surround her with care, uplift her spirit, and celebrate the beautiful transition into motherhood.
Supporting Every Birth
I am here to support every mother who seeks my care, whether she chooses a home birth, a hospital birth, a vaginal birth with or without an epidural, or a cesarean section under epidural or general anesthesia. What matters most is that her birth unfolds in the way that feels right for her, in the space she chooses as the ideal place to welcome her baby. A doula’s presence and care are not defined by how a baby is born, but by the mother’s wish to experience her birth with love, respect, and joy.
MY ROLE AS A CD(DONA) FOR BIRTH
What is a Doula and her role?
Dr. Raphael established the term to describe the person who supports a mother during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Of course, this role is much older: since ancient times, women have supported other women in childbirth. The modern doula movement took formal shape in 1992 with the founding of DONA International, which helped professionalize and recognize the value of continuous, compassionate support.
Today, a doula is more than a birth companion she is a steady, calm presence who helps a woman feel safe, respected, informed, and empowered during one of the most transformative experiences of her life.
WE LOVE MOTHERS
Why Home Birth?
It is a safe and empowering choice for women experiencing a low-risk pregnancy, who consciously desire it and have prepared themselves physically and emotionally. When surrounded by an experienced and supportive team midwives, a doula, and a loving partner a woman can give birth in her own space, feeling safe, calm, and free.
Home birth is not just about where you give birth it is a philosophy of birth, one that honors the natural power of women and trusts the deep, intuitive wisdom of the birthing body.
Happy families about us
"A woman in birth is at once her most powerful, and her most vulnerable."
MY VISION
A Wish for the Future
I envision a future where the perinatal environment has changed for the better.
A future without obstetric violence, where women give birth with respect, love, and patience.
Where women are informed and empowered, making conscious choices about their own bodies. Where professional care is truly centered on the woman.
I dream of every woman emerging from her birth experience strong, proud, blissful, and never feeling alone.
Your questions,
answered
Can't find what you're looking for?
What does a Birth Doula CD(DONA) actually do?
A certified birth doula provides continuous emotional, informational, and physical support throughout pregnancy, labor, and the early postpartum period. This includes helping you prepare for birth, understanding your options, creating a birth plan, navigating choices in the moment, and ensuring you feel supported and heard during the entire experience.
Do you offer support before and after birth?
Yes. In addition to birth support, we provide Parenting Education sessions, postpartum guidance, Support Circles, and Mother Blessing ceremonies. These offerings help families feel confident, connected, and supported during every stage of the journey into parenthood.
How do I know if doula support is right for me?
If you want a calmer, more informed, and more personalized birth experience, doula support can make a significant difference. Research consistently shows that doula support is associated with lower intervention rates, higher birth satisfaction, and improved postpartum adjustment.
When should I book a doula?
Most families reach out between the second and early third trimester so they can build a relationship with their doula and attend preparation sessions. However, support can begin at any stage as long as there is availability.
Can my partner still be involved if we hire a doula?
Absolutely. A doula strengthens the partner’s role, offering guidance, reassurance, and techniques that help both of you feel confident and connected. Studies show that couples experience improved communication and emotional support when a doula is part of the team.
What are Wellness Activities?
These sessions are designed to help reduce stress, promote relaxation, and increase body awareness during pregnancy. Depending on the program, they may include guided breathing, grounding practices, gentle movement, or creative relaxation techniques. All activities follow non-medical, evidence-informed guidelines suitable for pregnancy.
Are your Support Circles open to everyone?
Yes. Support Circles create a safe, welcoming space for expecting parents to share experiences, ask questions, and receive guidance. They are open to individuals, couples, or parents at any stage of pregnancy and early postpartum.
Do Crafting Workshops require any experience?
None at all. The workshops are simple, creative activities designed to bring joy and community connection. They often include keepsake-making or mindful crafting suitable for all skill levels.
How can I get more information or check availability?
You can reach out through our Interest & Contact Form. Once we receive your message, we’ll schedule a short introductory call to learn about your needs, discuss services such as crafting workshops or wellness activities, and confirm availability for your due window.
What happens after I submit the Interest & Contact Form?
You’ll receive a follow-up message to schedule a short introductory call. During the call, we’ll discuss your due date, preferred services, birth preferences, and answer any other questions you may have. If everything aligns, we’ll secure your place in the calendar.
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Birth is the beginning of life, the beginning of mothering and of fathering. We all deserve a good beginning.
