Fabiana Rodrigues
Birth & Postpartum Doula & Consultant and Founder of Alongside Doula Care
Fabiana Rodrigues is a Vancouver based Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula. She is originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and is the mother of three school aged children. Her own intense postpartum journey, – with three kids under three and half – along with the reality that many new parents today lack the “village” of support once available, inspired her to dedicate her work to guiding families through the early weeks with confidence and calm.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences along with multiple childbirth-related certifications, Fabiana combines evidence-based knowledge with warmth, empathy, and hands-on support. As the founder of Alongside Doula Care, she has supported over 300 families in-person and virtually, with a special focus on immigrant and multicultural families or those without extended network, navigating birth and postpartum away from home. Through personalized consultations, workshops, and community education, she bridges the gap between medical information and everyday life with a newborn—helping parents create a calmer, more joyful transition 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.