Birth Doula Services
We’re here to support YOU and your birth preferences!
We have extensive experience and training in providing the following labour comfort measures:
Rebozo, TENS, acupressure, massage, birth ball, peanut ball, squatting bar, Spinning Babies, position changes/movement/yoga, counter pressure, sacral pressure, hip squeeze, hypnobirthing, vocalization, visualization, guided relaxation, mindfulness, breathing techniques and more!
Please note: We are now booking due dates from June 2024 and beyond for birth support!
Our Birth Doula Offerings
We typically support each family on average from the end of second trimester to 2 months postpartum
Our doula care is customized for your individual needs from pregnancy to birth
Birth Support Package
2 Prenatal Appointments: To get to know each other, discuss your birth preferences, answer questions and review labour comfort measures
Virtual support from pregnancy to 8 weeks post birth.
24/7 on call doula access beginning 2 weeks prior to your due date
Continuous support during your labour and delivery
1-2 hours of postpartum support immediately after the birth of your baby
Shared care/Back up doula coverage
Curated collection of resources for pregnancy, birth, newborn care, and breastfeeding/chestfeeding
1 Postpartum follow-up visit ~ To discuss your experience of the birth, support your physical and emotional recovery postpartum, offer lactation and baby care assistance
Provide referrals to lactation consultants and other birth or postpartum professionals, as needed
Price: $1750 + HST
Birth & Yoga Package
Includes all birth doula services as listed above in the Birth Support Package, plus 2 private prenatal and 2 private postnatal yoga classes in your home (each class is one hour in length).
Price: $2150 + HST
Cesarean Birth Support Package
Doula care for planned or scheduled cesarean births
2 Prenatal Appointments: To prepare for your cesarean birth, discuss your preferences,
provide information about the immediate post-birth period and your recovery
Virtual support from pregnancy to 8 weeks post birth
1 Postpartum visit during your hospital stay to help with your post-birth transition, provide newborn baby care
and lactation/baby feeding support
Curated collection of resources for pregnancy, birth, newborn care and lactation
1 postpartum follow-up visit ~ to discuss your experience of the birth, provide supportive care for your physical/emotional recovery,
offer lactation/baby feeding and newborn care assistance
Provide referrals to lactation consultants and other birth or postpartum professionals, as needed.
Price: $1750 + HST
Postpartum Services
Adjusting to life with a newborn baby is a big transition. Having adequate postpartum support can help a new family immensely and positively influences emotional health and well-being. A postpartum doula can support you during the initial weeks postpartum, help you if you have a partner returning to work, and be an extra set of hands for that 6-week growth spurt. Whether you are first time parents, or you have busy toddlers or children on the go, a postpartum doula can help!
What is a Doula?
“Doula” is a Greek word for “woman caregiver”. A doula supports and cares for the well-being of the mother-to-be, and is there for her before, during, and after the birth of her baby. She offers her continuous presence during labor and delivery and is there to provide both physical and emotional support to the birthing woman and her partner.A doula helps to hold space for the birthing process to unfold, while encouraging the birthing woman to trust her intuitive instincts and the wisdom of her own body. Doulas are not responsible for any of the medical aspects of pregnancy, labor, or delivery, and do not replace a woman’s health care provider (doctor, midwife, obstetrician) but can help facilitate and support communication between the mother, her partner, and health care provider.
Why have a Doula?
Doulas provide continuous support during labor which is shown to:
Reduce the need for pain medication as well as other medical interventions such as oxytocin use and cesarean section
Reduce the length of labor
Increase chances of breastfeeding success
Increase feelings of satisfaction in the mother
Marshall H. Klaus, MD, John H. Kennell, MD and Phyllis H. Klaus, MFT, LMSW. (2012). The Doula Book. Boston, MA. Da Capo Press.