Fabiana Rodrigues
Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, Founder of Alongside Doula Care
Fabiana Rodrigues is a Vancouver-based Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Educator. Originally from Brazil and a mother of three, her own intense postpartum journey – with three kids under three and a half – along with the reality that many new parents today lack the “village” of support once available, inspired her to dedicate her work to supporting families through pregnancy and the early months of parenthood with confidence and calm.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, along with multiple childbirth and postpartum-related certifications, Fabiana combines evidence-based knowledge with warmth, empathy, and hands-on support. As the founder of Alongside Doula Care, she has supported more than 350 families in person and virtually over the past decade, with a special focus on immigrant, multicultural, and families without an extended support network navigating pregnancy and early parenthood away from home.
Through personalized consultations, breastfeeding support, workshops, and community education, she bridges the gap between information and everyday life with a newborn—helping parents feel more prepared, supported, and confident as they find their own way into parenthood.
Seminar:
Beyond Birth: What (Not) to Expect in the First Few Weeks with Baby
Synopsis:
Everyone tells you what to expect during pregnancy and birth—but what about the weeks that follow? In this supportive and informative talk, Doula Fabiana Rodrigues gets real about the postpartum period: what’s normal, what not to expect, what you can safely let go of, and how to focus on what matters most – bonding with your baby and your own self care. Fabiana will share evidence-based tips and simple strategies on topics such as newborn and mother sleep, typical newborn behaviour, feeding, postpartum healing, and partner support as well as she will discuss how to cut through the noise of online information and social media influence. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, you’ll leave feeling reassured and better prepared for life beyond birth.