Find a Doula Near Me in Gilmour, ON

I am a Doula, Usui Holy Fire® II Reiki Practitioner, and a Certifying Reflexologist with a background as a Personal Support Worker, and Business Administrative Graduate from Loyalist College. I have a true passion for supporting others in any way I can with empathy, love, and care. 6 years ago, a little boy came into my life in a way I did not expect. I had very little support, nobody took the time to be there and educate me properly despite my efforts to ask questions about labour and birth. I really felt alone in the experience… When the time came to give birth the OBGYN I had was in the hospital long enough to break my water and then was “off for the night”. I ended up with some complete stranger, who was rude, yelled at me, and impatient. He didn’t listen to me, and made me feel very uncomfortable! My son ended up coming out very quickly due to receiving an unnecessary episiotomy (I found this out at my 6 week post birth checkup). This resulted in my son not having mucus squeezed out of his lungs and having issues breathing on his own, he had low APGAR scores and was rushed to the NICU with very little communication from the nurses or the doctor while they stitched me up. The pain I had been feeling escalated as I had no baby, no support and a doctor who had no regards for me as a human… He would get frustrated with me every time I flinched involuntarily and tell me to relax while he stitched me up- he did not believe I could feel it. My epidural had failed with my son. I felt everything. The next couple of days in the hospital were a blur.. I felt a little helpless as I dealt with being sore… nobody had the time to show me how to breastfeed (which failed in epic proportions)… nothing was going right. I had all these plans while pregnant… and none of them were working out, nothing I hoped for was happening. This was the start of postpartum depression With my youngest, I knew better and had learned so much along the way from my personal experience. I was wiser, I knew what to ask and how to advocate. I have an incredible drive to be there for others, this is such a crucial time in your life. Nobody should have to feel alone. This is why I have also become an Evidence Based Birth Professional Member. All I needed was support. This is my why. I want to support YOU, no matter the way you need. I want to be there, educate, and help you through it all 🧡 Labour, Birth, and Postpartum.

Anna Siwakoti (she/her) is a holistic reproductive practitioner and prenatal educator. Her journey to become a holistic reproductive practitioner began before she was even born. Anna’s parents struggled for many years with infertility and after many years of trying to conceive and multiple miscarriages they conceived. “Growing up, I saw the pain infertility left on my parents. I saw the stress and the scars it left on them. I always knew I wanted a career that had to do with birth and healing but I was never quite sure how that would look.” Having a background in health education, she has always been a strong supporter of informed choices. She strives to be able to help her clients learn in an unbiased and judgement free environment. She hope to become a safe space, a person you can confide in, ask your questions and feel support regardless of what you would like to say or do. “I look forward to supporting you make the right choices for you and your family. The only choice I will advocate you make is an informed one, one you can live with.” Anna loves to approach situations considering all aspects of the being: mind, body and spirit. Anna looks forward to joining you on your journey.

Hello, my name is Bohdana (she/her), and I became a Doula because being in a supportive role, sympathetically and empathetically meeting you where you are at in your journey, is something I am both proficient and passionate about. I will be by your side as you bring your baby into the world whether at a hospital, birthing center, or in the comfort of your own home. Once baby is born, I will continue to provide you with educational support as well as encouragement and emotional support as you become acquainted with your baby. I will support your infant feeding journey (breastfeeding or otherwise) and offer household organizational support. I have time to get to know YOU, not just your birth preferences. I have time to provide you with as much support as you need throughout your entire journey. I genuinely love supporting others and being an empath means this role comes naturally to me. After birth, both parent(s) and baby need a lot of support. I can do overnight but also daytime 8-hour shifts to help care for baby so that you can get some rest, or on a consultation basis – an informative session on infant care, breastfeeding techniques and restorative care for the parent who gave birth. I feel blessed that as a doula, I am part of such a beautiful moment and environment called birth, where I am able to help enable mothers to help believe in themselves that they strong, beautiful and powerful. Making moms feel loved, supported, cared for, and special during their labours and births is so rewarding. My first languages are Ukrainian and English, but I can also support you in conversational Russian and basic German!

Hi, I’m Sarah! A bit about me- I’m a birth, VBAC, and postpartum Doula working out of the Durham Region and the East GTA area. I’m also a proud mom and pride myself on providing non-judgemental care to the families that I’m lucky enough to support. I believe that with my support, families can pass the burdens of certain obligations onto me so they can focus on their families and strengthen their bonds with one another!

Hi I’m Hailey 👋 I am so grateful that you landed here. Becoming a new parent or adding an addition to your family can come with many changes. As your Doula, my intentions are to provide you with unwavering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

I'm a mother of four amazing daughters, and have been working as a full time birth and postpartum doula since 2016. As a doula I believe education and support, and love helping all parents meet their goals and gain the confidence they need for the journey ahead. I support all types of births and have a beautiful inter professional relationship with doctors, nurses and midwives. I have working in all major hospitals in the GTA, as well as the Toronto Birth Centre and the Alongside Midwifery Unit at Markham Stouffville Hospital. My objective with all my families is setting expectations, supporting BOTH parents together and helping them make their birth and 4th trimester a wonderful memory.

Hello Beautiful People! My name is Poomeja and I am a certifying birth & postpartum doula with Doula Training Canada. I'm incredibly passionate about birth work and the world of obstetrics & gynecology and I look forward to getting to know every one of you :) Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation!

Hello! My name is Emily Rickards and I am a certifying Labor and Postpartum Doula. I am located in Elliot Lake but serve from the Blind River to Orillia areas! I've loved pregnancy and babies for as long as I can remember, always wanting to be part of birth stories or stories of newborns. I believe every birth should go in favour of the family, however they'd like to remember the experience. Medicated or natural, I'll do everything in my power to make your birth the most calm, peaceful, and memorable moment for you and your family.

Hello! I am a doula & birth photographer in Ottawa. I am a mom of 3 school-aged kiddos. I am a huge believer that every birth is different and there's no “right way” to birth your child! I support you in your journey!

My doula practice blends the art of holding space and the science of our awe-inspiring bodies. I am passionate about providing doula care that honours you, your family, and your birth. Everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered during pregnancy, childbirth, and onwards into parenthood. Danielle's face, she has medium-length brown hair, blue eyes and glasses, and is smiling wide. I believe in the physiology of birth - that you, your body, and your baby instinctively know how to birth - and that you are the expert on your care. My goal is to help you feel educated about childbirth and all of your options, and confident and supported in your choices. I aim to create a safe and comfortable space for you to thrive in your birth and journey into new parenthood. Before I trained as a doula, I studied neurobiology for ten years. From my time as a scientist I bring curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of research rabbit holes. I am fascinated by all aspects of birth, from the biological mysteries to the diversity of global birth practices. I strive to understand the history that shapes modern birth culture, and to be informed on the best evidence-based practices in perinatal care.

I am an empathetic, caring, certified prenatal, labour and postpartum doula. I offer holistic care and advice to parents and families. I offer Forest walking, Motherwell parties, belly casting, and more.

The Doula Duo, Elizabeth Boyd and Amy McNabb, provide services that support parents from pregnancy to early childhood. Our mission is to provide families with support, evidence-based information, and community connections throughout all stages of parenting. We are proud to offer services that allow for a continuity of care from birth to childhood. Whether we are providing birth, postpartum, or sleep support, our focus is always on mental health, self-care, and providing plans that fit your family's goals and parenting style.

Hi Mommies and Blessings to you all! I am Shakierria, Birth Worker(Doula) aiding in Full Spectrum Doula work. I am a mommy to 6 but a mother to many. I’ve been practicing for 7+ years and each year I learn so much more. I can’t wait to be of service for you all to help guide you through these most exciting moments of your pregnancy! Much Gratitude, Peace and Blessings -Mama Shak 💕

Hi I’m Phyllis Sharp, a mother of 5 children. I have been a full time doula for 5yrs. I love supporting birthing families. I am also a certified lactation counselor and enjoy sharing my knowledge to help others have a successful feeding journey.

I passionately serve our Greater Rochester, NY area as your community Birth Doula! I bring a calm confidence to birthing people, partners and their families during their pregnancy, labor and birth journeys. I love supporting my community through creating living birth plans with my clients, providing evidence-based coping skills and empowering birthing people with knowledge, resources and compassionate care! When I'm not attending a birth you will find me enjoying the Rochester Public Market, local coffee shops around town as well as hiking with my husband and our Dalmatian. Supporting you during pregnancy and throughout your fourth trimester is my life's work, and it is beautiful!!

My name is Jasmine. I’m currently a nurse at a peds office. I just recently did my Doula training class. I just basically want to be someone to support other women that don’t have the help or just need a little bit of extra hands when times get rough I have three kids of my own, so I understand what it can be like so I’m here to be that person when you need it some help and support

Hi! my name is Esther. I'm a mom of 2, a birth and postpartum doula & Reiki practioner. I have a huge passion for helping moms and there partners during this amazing time. I have many resources which can give you in depth knowledge about all things related to pregnancy birth and postpartum. I am also certified in infant CPR. I believe in helping the birth mom and partner to achieve the best version of there birth plan and to have the most positive experience. I will be there for you at any time of day to support you and to make sure you questions are always answered.

My name is Nagham and I’m a certifying brith doula in Toronto. I have been drawn to the doula world after experiencing how beautiful, fascinating, and transitional pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be. I come from a background as a wedding and event planner where I’ve helped couples navigate one of the big milestones in their lives. From my experience, I’ve developed a strong ability to advocate, a strong sense of compassion, and am able to provide a supportive shoulder and ear to help my clients as they bring their sweet babies into the world. I’m a mom to 2 wild boys and giant dog 🐶. I love exploring new places and have newly taken up running! I also rematch shows as a form of therapy, aka Friends.

As a certified birth doula and postpartum doula in Toronto, I am dedicated to honouring and affirming all aspects of who you are during this major life transition, including your spiritual and emotional needs. Social justice and liberation are integral to my prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula practice and I welcome all races, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and family structures, including couples, single parents, polyamorous families, platonic co-parenting arrangements, and surrogates. With a two-decade track record in health research, my informational support is thorough and evidence-based. I apply this knowledge to support my clients with customized information, system navigation, and advocacy. As a classically trained singer and a mindfulness practitioner, I love offering these unique skills to support my clients with their childbirth, family planning, and parenting goals.

Birth can be whatever you want or need it to be, and that's where I come in as your doula. Whether you want it to be empowering, transformational, peaceful, healing or you just want to get through it in one piece then working with a doula like me will make all the difference. I'm with you from start to finish, which means from whenever you sign until the end of the fourth trimester, to help any and every way I can. And as a big bonus I also do infant bodywork to help with all of those fun newborn challenges you keep hearing about, like feeding issues or colic. I love what I do and I'm sure you'll love what I do too.