My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Kate as a Doula. She brought an incredibly calm energy to a…read morestressful event, and ensured that we felt informed and supported every step of the way through the birth (even joining the OR for the c-section when we requested it!) From preparation in advance...through to follow up with our newborn a week after, Kate was always available to answer any questions that we had to help us navigate this exciting time. Thank you Kate!

Kate the great! It's cheesy but true. Here's why:…read more We hired Kate for my second labour. My first labour was okay. It was a textbook labour (aka "easy") and epidural-free, under the care of midwives in a birth centre. That being said, I felt traumatized by it for quite some time afterwards. The pain totally surprised me and I felt like things got out of control. It was otherworldly and, quite frankly, I needed more support than I got. During my second pregnancy, I did some research. I realised midwives, doctors, and nurses are great as healthcare providers, but they don't provide much emotional support. I wanted more emotional support and I wanted A LOT of suggestions on how to manage the pain in the moment. Enter Kate. She impressed me right away because I could see she was super organised. She also had an immense toolkit to manage pain and calm emotions. Hiring her was a no-brainer (although I admit I had some sticker shock -- more on this later) My second labour ended up being more challenging than the first (epidural failed, baby was stuck, etc.), but it felt better and more peaceful thanks to Kate's presence. Nothing about it felt traumatic. I cannot recommend Kate enough. Don't believe my review? My husband was skeptical prior to meeting Kate. "I don't think she'll be able to offer much more than a midwife", he said. After meeting her, he was surprised and impressed by her knowledge and toolkit. After labour, he agreed with me that she was worth every penny.

I didn't even know what a night doula was until I was probably a month or so away from giving…read morebirth. I was so incredibly grateful for Helping Hands and Sharon fitting us into their schedule. As a first time mom new to Toronto I had zero support. I was so grateful for Sharon's care of our daughter and guidance for me as a new mother. She showed me how to use my breast pump, ways to help feed a bottle, burping and baby wrapping methods. She made me feel at ease and helped me get some rest in those early nights. Something I didn't think I could do anything about. I highly highly recommend considering a night doula if it's in your budget. It gave us peace of mind and we would definitely hire again for another child.

We had a WONDERFUL virtual/in person experience with Kristi and Jabir. Due to the pandemic, when we…read morehired them we went for the virtual package pre and post natal. We had a really informative and helpful one on one zoom call about 1.5 months prior to my due date, but they were answering my questions in our group WhatsApp chat from the moment I signed up! They always responded so promptly, and put our minds at ease. I had a c-section scheduled, but went into labour two days before! So Kristi was able to help guide me through the symptoms and contractions and advise us when we should head to the hospital. After we came home, we utilized them a LOT for all our baby questions from sleep patterns, rashes, breastfeeding, anything! We upgraded to have our lactation specialist come into the home and help us - 100% worth it and we still refer back to what we learned with her. Kristi is well versed in breastfeeding techniques, so helped us keep up with things - and when our baby cried straight for two days, was able to advise us over a call that the baby might still be hungry and need top ups, and solved our crying baby! We used our last session for an in person visit with Kristi, so she could meet our baby (lower risk times) and still she helped us with gas issues/ideas to help baby, etc. I cannot recommend this service enough! I'm a first time Mom, and having them in my corner was the best thing I did for myself and my family. Do not hesitate to hire them - even virtually - because they really do go above and beyond and it's a wonderful experience.

The best place for anything fertility, prenatal and postpartum! This clinic has it all, from…read moreprenatal yoga classes to cesarean scar release therapy...they have all the paramedical services you need during this time and the most welcoming and warmest staff. Also a bonus that the space is so esthetically appealing and the owner has curated the best products in their cute storefront including kids books, pregnancy safe products and even preloved clothing. The clinic is located in Leslieville by Greenwood and Queen, offers plenty of street parking and the streetcar is right around the corner. It is located at the bottom of a building so there's around 5 steps you need to make to get inside.

Love this place! If you are pre-natal or post-natal or no natal this place is so lovely…read more Started going for pre-natal massages as I had some trouble finding a place that knew what they were doing in that area. I was a bit more picky as any expecting mom would be with her body. The massage therapists here know their stuff, they know the right props to use the right positioning and they are so receptive of what the client wants. I ended up coming here for a bunch of different ailments that pregnancy started bringing on. I went for chiropractor and physiotherapy as well. Each served its purpose in helping me along my journey of feeling good. The studio is well kept and nice, the only issue is if you are driving there isn't a lot of parking spaces available. Would highly recommend to any woman on any journey they are on to go here. They are so welcoming and their services are great. They know their stuff!

Cheryl was our night nurse twice, for each of our two sons. Cheryl was wonderful, caring and very…read moreknowledgeable. She helped me navigate breast feeding and pumping. After each night feed, Cheryl would look after our baby so I could get a little more rest. She showed us how to bathe and care for our newborn and establish a routine. The early days/weeks can be overwhelming for sleep deprived new parents. It was comforting and reassuring having Cheryl around. We recommend her whole heartedly. Sophia and Stephen Choi

From the owner: We provide: Trained Infant Specialists…read moreBaby Night Nurses / Night Nannies Sleep Consultants Parental Counselling Postpartum Support Rest & Recovery Support Lactation / Breastfeeding Support Baby Bathing Diaper Changes Areas of service: Vancouver, British Columbia Calgary, Alberta Hamilton, On Milton, On Newmarket, On Ajax, On, Pickering, On Markham, On Richmond Hill, On Brampton, On Mississauga, On Oakville, On Vaughan, On

Birthing Well provided essential support during the labour of our son. Our doula was compassionate,…read morereliable, educated and a great guide when I needed it the most. I would recommend Lisa to any woman and/or family who is contemplating labour support. She is amazing!

From the owner: Our doulas are growing professionals and passionate mothers…read more The Birthing Well Collective provides compassionate and experienced birth services including birth & postpartum doula support, and counselling in the birth and breastfeeding experience. Our doulas have a range of expertise and education in fields of social work, trauma counselling, advocacy and art therapy in addition to their experience in birth and postpartum. Doulas of The Birthing Well Collective have a passion for birth, provide excellent quality support in the birth and postpartum experience, and value the necessity of developing community support for new and growing families.

Very good services and staff. My son used to not eat anything. I tried my best to feed him with…read morenutrient-filled food. Still, he refused to eat. At last, I approached for the service of The New Mummy Company. The children's occupational therapists there helped me with certain useful tips and methods that made my son eat. Their selective foods and diets really helped in the growth of my son. He stopped his hesitation to eat food. Thanks to The New Mummy Company!!!

From the owner: The New Mummy Company Inc is a parenting services company offering a wide variety of prenatal and…read morepostpartum services to new and expectant parents in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Since moving to our location at Bronte & Dundas in Oakville we are delighted to offer group classes in our luxurious training room. We have a variety of prenatal classes on offer, CPR & First Aid classes and more. We are proud to offer a variety of prenatal education classes, birth doulas, sleep education, CPR for infants & children, nutritional therapy, breastfeeding support, prenatal & baby yoga and our most in demand service night nannies. We are based in Oakville, ON but our services cover all of Toronto and the wider GTA. Since September 2015 we have also been offering services to Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa. Most recently we have started offering our night nanny and postpartum doula services in Edmonton, AB.