About
Hey, I'm Trena!
When it comes to helping little ones and their parents, I do it all. Being a DONA Approved Birth and Postpartum Doula Trainer, Infant Massage Instructor, Certified Sleep Educator, Hypnobirthing Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, and member of the Academy of Certified Childbirth Educators, are all part of the experience I bring to the table.
You need someone who knows how interconnected each facet of birth and postpartum is, to teach you the ropes. I’m not too shy to tell you that I am that someone.
You’d be right to say that I’m hooked on being a full-service support when someone chooses my classes, and I believe that an esteemed birth impacts parents long after their baby has arrived.
I grew up in a home where my parents welcomed over 45 foster children throughout their lives. I’m still awed at their selflessness, and grateful for the spark it started in me. I don’t exaggerate when I tell you that I was a queen at preparing bottles, burping, changing, and entertaining babies – all before the age of 10.
My claim to fame is that my Childbirth Educator Program of Atlantic Canada is one of only 18 Lamaze Educator programs worldwide. To this day, my 4 babies (and sweetest grandbaby!) have been the best form of learning and my biggest motivator to give little ones their best start.

“Trena was like the big sister who has been through it all and was there to answer even the awkwardest of questions.”
~ Dana, Parent
When I’m not supporting parents or facilitating doula training, you’ll find me:
- Approving Continuing Education Applications with DONA International
- Creating Professional Development Opportunities for doulas and Childbirth Educators
- Passing the Lamaze Breastfeeding Specialist Program
- Singing and stretching at Halifax Yoga with parents and babies
- Completing the “Breastfeeding Making a Difference” WHO program
- Facilitating parent programs at the Halifax Regional Library
- Running Professional Development workshops at Mount Saint Vincent University
- Completing the Holding Space for Pregnancy Loss program
Here’s to powerful births, confident parents, and laughing while you learn.
childbirth education • birth & postpartum support • workshops • training