Josmi Bansal

Josmi has been offering perinatal care to families in Ottawa for several years, and brings a wealth of knowledge from her East Indian roots, straight into the homes of the families she works with.

Applying the principles of Ayurveda (ancient holistic healing principles from India), Josmi shares the knowledge of her ancestors in the form of delicious and healthy curries, custom herbal and spiced teas to promote healing and lactation, as well as traditional Punjabi postpartum snacks. Even more importantly, she focuses on the emotional well-being of the birth giver, and mothers her in the same way she cares for her newborn. Josmi also offers Bengkung belly binding to gently support a tender postpartum body, using soft material wrapped around the torso. She also loves to teach parents how to safely wear their baby in a carrier or wrap.

Josmi strives to make sure her clients feel seen and held with respect and compassion. She is experienced supporting neurodiverse families, uses a trauma-informed and culturally inclusive lens to provide the best care possible to her clients.

Josmi experienced many pregnancy losses on her journey to parenthood. Her son and daughter’s births opened her eyes to the profoundness, intensity and uncertainty of this life changing journey, and the importance of non-judgmental and inclusive care for new parents. She believes nurturing young families with encouragement, education and compassion will lead to a healthier community for everyone. Josmi offers services in English and Punjabi.