Birth

With so many options, opinions, and seemingly conflicting information online, preparing for birth can feel overwhelming at times. Our goal is to provide inclusive, trauma-informed, compassionate care that centers you within your story.

The Process - During Pregnancy

  • Initial consultation to ensure compatibility

  • Unlimited email, text, or phone support for questions, worries, etc.

  • 2 prenatal meetings during which we will:

    • Discuss how your pregnancy is going and your birth fears

    • Review the stages of labour and the pros and cons of medical technologies, focusing on information not often covered in childbirth classes

    • Talk about your intended birth location

    • Create a birth plan, starting with visualizing how you want to feel during your birth

    • Identify and practice coping strategies and positions for labour and birth

At Birth

  • On call 24/7 starting when you are 37 weeks gestation

  • As soon as you ask, a doula will come to wherever you are to begin in-person support

  • We provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support for you and your partner throughout your labour

  • We will stay with you 2 - 3 hours after delivery to establish your first feed with baby and help you feel settled in your postpartum room

Postpartum

1 postpartum meetings of 2-3 hours during which we will:

  • Discuss your birth experience, how the first few days with your baby have been, and where you might need more support

  • Discuss any feelings of depression or anxiety and recommend strategies for coping with the newborn stress or additional counselling if necessary

  • Continue with support for your feeding relationship and answer any questions or concerns you may have relating to breastfeeding/chestfeeding

  • Give time for both parents to rest and take care of themselves knowing your baby is safe

Packages

Complete Birth Package $1,800

Includes everything listed above to support you through prenatal to postpartum.

Premium Birth Package $2,150

Includes an additional prenatal meeting to discuss postpartum recovery and infant care, including development, sleep, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, formula feeding, and pumping. Also includes 2 additional postpartum visits. 

Postpartum

One of the most important ways to prepare for the "Fourth Trimester" is by setting up your support system. During this time, we become your village, supporting you and your family every step of your postpartum journey.

The Process

During a typical 3-hour visit, your doula will:

  • Watch you feed your baby if you are breastfeeding / body-feeding and see if we can give any tips for a better latch

  • Take your baby to play with them and put them down for a nap so you can rest, get yourself some food, and shower

  • Tidy the house while baby is napping

  • When your baby is cueing they are hungry, we will bring them to you or feed them with a bottle, whichever you prefer

A non-exhaustive list of services we can provide as your doulas:

  • Process how your birth went and how recovery is going

  • Discuss any feelings of postpartum depression or anxiety and recommend additional counseling when necessary

  • Assist with breastfeeding / body-feeding by offering advice for an improved latch, demonstrating different ways to hold your baby while feeding, and providing information on milk storage

  • Hold, soothe, and watch over your baby while you get some alone time to sleep, shower, etc.

  • Assist with keeping the house clean by doing light housework – tidying, laundry, doing dishes, etc.

  • Meal prep by chopping vegetables or baking muffins

  • Keep you company when your partner goes back to work

  • Accompany you on walks, trips to the doctor, or errands if you are nervous about making these trips alone with the baby

  • Watch and play with your older children

  • Help with bedtime and sleep support

  • Make healthy baby food

  • Anything else you can think of that you need help with!

Packages

Single 3-hour visit = $150 

Unsure if doula support is right for you? Book a one-off visit and see how it feels!

Sugarbush Package = $440 

9-hour package including 3 postpartum visits. A little treat that is best for families who aren't sure how much support they will need, but want a couple of visits in the first weeks to aid in preventing sleep deprivation.

Rockwood Package = $860 

This 18-hour package includes 6 postpartum visits. Best for families who aren't sure how much support they will need, but want a couple of visits in the first weeks to aid in preventing sleep deprivation.

Riverside Package = $1,690 

A 36-hour package that includes 12 postpartum visits and is best for families who want consistent help during the first months after birth. Typically scheduled as twice a week for a month and a half.

Conestogo Package = $2,210 

Offers 42-hours, or 16 postpartum visits and is perfect for families with older siblings who will need regular visits for the first 2-3 months as you adjust to your new baby. Looking for extensive support after booking? We can visit every single day for two weeks to ensure you and your baby are well rested and taken care of.

Laurel Creek Package = $2,700 

This 60-hour package offers 20 postpartum visits and is best for families wanting substantial help during the months following birth, especially great for those who do not have extended family support. We can visit twice a week for 3 months, or spread out the package to include daily support in the first week after birth, and 1-2 visits a week afterwards.