When my partner and I 1st learned we would soon be parents, we started with far different ideals…read moreabout pregnancy and childbirth than what we ended with. I signed us up for the Bradley Method class with Amy after a brief chat with her on the phone. It was the best decision that we made during the entire pregnancy. We learned so much, that when we were faced with some complications at the end of the pregnancy, we navigated them well informed and with no fear. Most importantly we were given the knowledge and confidence to have an incredible home birth we had hoped for, which we couldn't have done without Amy. I can't say enough about her and the Bradley Method class and philosophy.

From the owner: We help expecting families take control of their birth and parenting journeys and create a lasting…read morelegacy by teaching them about their rights, supporting their choices & recording their journey. Through childbirth education, birth doula and postpartum doula support, yoga, massage, photography, placenta encapsulation and many other services, we are there for you from belly to baby and beyond. We offer: prenatal planning, antepartum doula, childbirth education, labour doula, postpartum doula, maternity photography, birth photography, newborn photography, family photography, prenatal & postnatal yoga, Thai Yoga massage, Reiki, placenta encapsulation and a variety of other services to support the pregnant woman.

Having Kelly as part of our birth experience was the best decision we made. Everything you could…read morewant or hope for in a doula she has - knowledge, experience, care, warmth, support, presence, confidence, wisdom, inspiration, intuition. Even now, two months later, she continues to be a source of support and care. She makes us feel like she is part of the family and we know our baby is better off for having had Kelly at the start of her life. Everything about our experience with her can be summoned up in one word: love.

From the owner: Labour, placenta encapsulation, breastfeeding and newborn expert. Helping to ease the transition…read morefor you and your newborn. We provide experienced birth doula and postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation and birth pool rentals.

Julia is FANTASTIC. First of all, she is so empowering. During a period where you have to pull from…read morethe depths of your being, she builds you up and encourages you to really reach within for you and your sweet babe. She's real, raw, and full of knowledge. She's always there to make you feel comfortable whatever the situation may be and you can tell that she is passionate about women, birth, breastfeeding, and everything in between. After having my little one, I was in the dark about breastfeeding and the challenges that came with it. She was always there to encourage me and give me different things to try to make me and my sons breastfeeding journey a success. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Julia if you are looking for support through your pregnancy, birth, and post partum journey!

From the owner: Enchanted Mountain Doula specializes in making birth work for you. Your birth, your way. Let your…read morespouse, family, or friends be focused solely on you and baby...let me do the rest. Birth, Postpartum, Loss, Education, and more.

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.

Amy started coming to help us with our 3 month old daughter and we haven't been able to let her go…read moreyet! She has been such a blessing for us and has made the transition from one baby to two so much easier. She is very personable and immediately fit in with our personalities and family. It was never awkward or uncomfortable. We can tell that Amy genuinely cares about our daughter and our toddler is absolutely thrilled to have her around. We trust Amy absolutely with our kiddos and we are so happy we found her. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula !

From the owner: Our mission is to help families prepare and plan for the the postpartum period by providing…read moreevidence-based information, infant care tips, and community resources with our Beyond the Bump class. We are also passionate about supporting parents through the "fourth trimester" with in-home postpartum doula care. Our focus is on helping families adjust to their new normal, with a strong emphasis on self-care, mental health, and helping you lay the foundation for safe and healthy sleep practices. As sleep needs change, or problems arise, we can create a customized plan for you to get the whole family sleeping better. Elizabeth provides birth, postpartum and certified paediatric sleep support. Amy provides birth and postpartum doula support, and is working on completing her sleep consultation certification. Doula support can be day, evening and overnight. Sleep consultation is done virtually with daily assistance and conversation.

You not only would want, but need, the dynamic duo of Doulas on Bikes as part of your pregnancy,…read morebirthing and postpartum journey. Mira, as my doula, brought an exceptional level of knowledge, kindness, compassion, attentiveness and support to my experience that cannot be measured. Her guidance during labour was incredible and when things took an unexpected turn, she continued to be a voice of reason myself and my husband could rely on. The extra care she took of my family through postpartum and the fourth trimester was instrumental and a main reason my confidence grew as a first time mom. Mira knows what you need before you even do and she lends an empathetic ear whenever you need it. I also attended Vera's breast(chest) feeding class which was very informative and equips you with the necessary information to feel prepared. Birthing people, you need these two amazing humans in your corner. Thank you Mira & Vera!

From the owner: We are a sister team supporting pregnant people and new families in Toronto's West End. Our…read moreservices start from prenatal and even pre-conception, throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum period up to 3 months of age. People love that we are local (we bike!) we are enviro-friendly (and can help you too!) and we really are sisters, so it's not just the feeling of family, we are family!

I took a couple of classes here. It's great. The students and the teachers are great. I'm…read morelooking forward to making sewing a thing in my life. I totally want to try the leather making classes. I did Fundamentals 1 and Fundamentals 2. Both were great. They spend time with you to make sure you're comfortable and show you step by step how to make things!

I absolutely love The Make Den. It is run by a extremely easy going, supportive, fun, and creative…read moregroup of girls. You feel like you're hanging out with friends and then all of a sudden you end up with an end product that you might have thought you'd need a critical and disciplined instructor to create. Nay! You can have fun learning to create and also be quite surprised at what you're capable of at The Make Den. I have done their macrame and leather fundamentals class, and was actually kind of drunk for the macrame class (wine was provided for my group due to the occasion) and still created a work of art. The format of their classes are great too, chunking up classes and projects. It flows nicely and you walk away feeling accomplished with lots of goods to show off. Thank you ladies for bringing some fun to my Tuesday nights! Can't wait for the next class =)