In 2016, when I gave birth to my first child, I want to share with you all how much help my dear friend Aeran was to me.
At the time, I was living in the Surrey area and going through my pregnancy and birth journey with a midwife. Through my midwife, I learned about doula services and had already signed up for one.
On the day I went into labor, mild contractions turned into active labor, and I immediately informed both my doula and my closest friend, Aeran—who had already experienced childbirth herself several times. (At that time, she was not a doula yet, but a very experienced birth “senior.”)
When my contractions became less than 10 minutes apart, we headed to the hospital, and that was when the indescribable pain truly began. Even after arriving at the hospital, after a total of 17 hours of labor, I was finally able to hold my baby through a natural birth. (Halfway through, the pain became unbearable, and I did receive an epidural.) To be honest, the pain was so intense that my memories from that time are not very clear.
Yet, the moments that remain vividly with me are almost all memories of Aeran caring for me so attentively.
My husband and the doula were also by my side and did their best to support me, but throughout those long hours, Aeran stayed awake the entire night without sleeping even once (while my husband and the doula did manage to rest briefly). She constantly reassured me emotionally, telling me I was doing well, helped calm me down, massaged me wherever I needed, and took care of everything I required. And when my baby was finally born after that long and exhausting labor, the person who cried with joy—almost more than I did—was Aeran.
(Sorry to my husband and the doula at the time, but I honestly don’t remember much about them;;;)
As an immigrant, I gave birth without my own mother being able to come to Canada yet to help me. In that moment, Aeran played a role far greater than that of a mother. In fact, I don’t believe anyone else could have cared for me so devotedly throughout the entire night without any rest.
So when I later heard that Aeran had decided to formally study and pursue the path of becoming a doula, I was truly overjoyed and cheered for her, knowing it was such a wonderful decision.
I am deeply confident that her natural character, the way she treats people, and her strong sense of calling and passion for her work will shine beautifully in her role as a doula. Anyone who has experienced her doula services—whether as a mother or as a family member—will know that there is not a single exaggeration in what I have written here.
I sincerely hope that this story helps someone who is reading this as they make their own choice.
— HYEWON K.
Dear Aeran,
May the Lord bless you and keep you today and always. I don’t have enough words to thank you for all the beauty you’ve brought into my life and my family’s. Thank you for loving me and caring for me, for embracing Ada Eloise with such tenderness, and for walking with us through the arrival of our Leon Andres on October 30, 2025. You have been like a mother to me—an angel who protected me and walked by my side in one of the most sacred moments of my life: the birth of my two children.
I am convinced it’s no coincidence that you are a doula; it’s a beautiful calling from God over your life. During the surgery and through the night of the induction at St. Paul’s Hospital, your presence was peace, guidance, and strength. A nurse on our unit told me she had not seen a doula as excellent as you and would count you among the very best at St. Paul’s. Hearing that filled me with gratitude and made me thank God for your life.
My gratitude for you is priceless. Thank you for your whole-person support—spiritual, physical, as a coach, like a mother, and as a faithful friend. Thank you also for your prayers since we arrived in Canada and for everything we received in the life group where you and your husband led us with such care.
I pray that the Lord will multiply a thousandfold every seed of kindness you have sown in us; that He will renew your strength, fill you with joy, and continue to use your hands to bless many more families.
With all my love and respect,
Clemencia and family
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— Clemencia C.
Aeran is the most compassionate and empathetic person i have known. She sincerely love helping people. She is someone you would love to give you support pre and postpartum .
She is just an amzing person all around.
— Eliza M.
Aeran Jung is a lovely person, calm positive and full of maternal knowledge. It’s clearly her passion to encourage others and provide support at your most vulnerable moments.
— Luisa S.
First of all, thank you for give me a chance to talk about Aeran.
She is the most caring person that I know.
We’ve been known to each other almost 14years .
She has a good readership. When I have problems, I always go to her and get some advice. She also prays for me and our family.
She is always sincere to everyone and everything.
Aeran has really warm heart .
When I heard she is going to take this program, I told her “This is for you!”
I am so glad she is going to help many moms to be and babies.
She will bless every each baby and we will also cheer for them too.
I am very happy to write down this letter .
Thank you for reading!
Sincerely
Emily Kohanyi
— Emily K.
Aeran Jung is one of the most supportive people I ever knew.
As a mother herself of 5 she has so much experience, so she knows what she is talking about. She listens to your problems or concerns carefully and gives you back wise advises. I don’t think I could trust anyone else on this subject more than her.
If I were to be pregnant again, Aeran Jung is the person I’d run to.
— Paloma R.
