Nijah Smith

She/Her

Doula
SoluneSanctuary
Brampton, ON
https://solunesanctuary.carrd.co/
solunesanctuary@gmail.com
Catchment Area:

Peel Region, Halton Region, Toronto West End, Toronto Downtown, Vaughan.

Languages:
English
Biography:

Nijah is an artist and postpartum doula that was called to the world of birthwork due to her natural ability to nurture and connect with children and their caregivers. As a second generation Canadian and member of an immigrant community shaped by diverse family dynamics, Nijah has a deep, personal understanding of the challenges that come with raising a child in challenging environments. Nijah’s background inspired her approach providing people-centered care, rooted in empathy and an emphasis on helping caregivers exercise their autonomy and find their inner strength.

Certifications and Professional Development

  • Standard First Aid & Adult and Child CPR-C/AED 2025
  • Still Birthday Full Spectrum Doula 2025
  • Birthing Supernaturally Postpartum Doula 2025
  • Breastfeeding Protocols for Healthcare Providers 2025

Perinatal and Family Care:

Nijah strongly believes in maintaining the autonomy of mothers guided by informed decision-making. She aims to offer evidence-backed and culturally rooted healing knowledge to enrich the postpartum experience and empower caregivers to thrive through their next chapter of life. Nijah has an expansive background working with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, allowing her to be mindful of a client’s cultural or social values and potential barriers in accessing care. With this, her hands-on and intuitive approach to her work can fill the gaps to create a holistic care plan that is all-encompassing but flexible to accommodate a family’s changing needs.