Doula Duo Inc. Birth & Postpartum Doula in Barrie, ON

I had Amy come in for me and my family in the first few weeks of having my second child. From the moment she walked in, she made herself a part of our home. She seamlessly looked after our 4 year old son, took care of laundry, cleaning and even cooked breakfast for us. She was always supportive, warm and okay to go with the flow and what worked for our family. We were able to sit together and enjoy our newborn which would have been impossible without her. All to say, Amy is a wonderful postpartum doula and I would recommend her to anyone looking for genuine care and support. I am forever grateful for having her in our lives. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Amy!

— Randeep

The birth of our daughter was attended by the ever magnificent Amy of the doula duo. Our hiring process was seamless, and both Amy & Elizabeth answered the many questions both my husband and I had before we had them join our birth team. We were a high risk, first time pregnancy, to a beautiful baby girl with a multiple obstacles to overcome, to say we had some fears is an understatement. Amy attended our birth at OSMH and came when contractions were just starting to get hot n heavy - perfectly timed as all the preparations we had, had just gone out the window (In terms of movement, and comfort for myself, and the mental load on my partner) Amy guided me through various poses to support my body through contractions, helping guide me through the intensities until I reached time to push. She was pivotal in supporting my husband through the hardest moments and really advocated for my decision to go medication free, even when I questioned my ability. She brought a kit of useful tools (thank GOODNESS for the fans) and a calm, loving, tender demeanour, with a firm, helpful and supportive attitude. Looking back on the birth of my daughter I can’t imagine not having Amy’s grounding and loving presence. She helped guide me through moments of self doubt, breath through the waves of intensity, and revel in the miracle of our girls arrival. For anyone on the fence, or unsure if hiring a doula is for you - I cannot recommend enough, your birth team is pivotal, wether @ hospital, or home, and I wouldn’t bring another baby into this world without the support of an incredible doula like Amy by my side (or front, of behind) lol So grateful for you Amy!!

— Kristyn Tinney

Having Amy & Elizabeth as our Doulas was one of the best decisions we may during our pregnancy journey. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful during the whole labour process (and leading up to it) and still keep in touch with us today. Amy was present at my delivery and I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her there, she provided amazing support to both myself and my partner to help us get through a very difficult time. We are very grateful to have met both of them and highly recommend them! ❤️

— Chantal Benjamin McDowell

These ladies were wonderful to work with. I dealt mostly with Elizabeth. Sleep can be a very stressful thing and they helped get my twins on a nap schedule and improve their nighttime sleep. I would recommend reaching out if you’re considering a doula.

— Jillian Forgione

I could not recommend the Doula Duo enough! Both Elizabeth and Amy are warm, caring individuals, who come with a wealth of personal and professional experience that they bring to your in person connects and offline conversations. After meeting them the first day, I felt like I've known them forever. For my actual delivery, it was Elizabeth who ended up attending and both my husband and I agreed that she was critical to helping me get through the unmedicated vaginal birth that I wanted. She was cool, calm and collected, providing me nudges, tools, and emotional and physical support that I needed throughout my labour. Given our great experience so far, we've also enlisted Amy for overnight support to help me get some rest as a new mom. Highly recommend!

— Kristina Travica

I had such a great experience with Amy and Elizabeth! They were truly amazing support throughout my pregnancy, during labor, and postpartum ♥️ thank you both so much!

— Clarissa Smith

I am a Grandma that still works full-time. It was heartbreaking for me to watch my daughter come home with a newborn and struggle with anxiety and little to no sleep. Amy was a Godsend! She would arrive at 10 PM and leave at 6 AM allowing my daughter to get the rest she desperately needed. Amy gave wonderful care to both my daughter and the baby. I would highly recommend Doula Duo Inc.

— Wendy Catalano

Where do I even start about how amazing Doula Duo is! I was a first time mom in the thick of the newborn trenches who was hitting a wall mentally, physically and emotionally and was beyond sleep deprived. I was referred to Doula Duo for the overnight services by a friend and ever since the first night with Amy, she has saved me. She has saved me in ways I can’t even put into words! A true God send to me and my baby. Amy is the most caring, down to earth, selfless and incredible human! I am so happy my paths crossed with her. Amy goes above and beyond For her clients. She met me at my massage therapy appointment so I could enjoy a nice massage while she took care of my 2 month old. How amazing is she!! Amy is now considered as part of our family. 🩷 My two month old is now sleeping in his own crib overnight and this mama is getting sleep throughout the night. Thank you, thank you, thank you Amy!

— Ashley Catalano

I hired Elizabeth to help my daughter with sleep training their 17 month old. From the start, Elizabeth was personable and encouraging. She believed we could all stick to the plan and provided daily support and feedback. She gave my daughter, son in law, and little grandbaby the gift of sleep! At first, I thought the plan would not work out, but Elizabeth's daily encouragement and insights kept us going and helped us stick to the plan. Thank you, Elizabeth! I highly recommend this service. A++

— Karen Maier

Elizabeth has been a pleasure to work with in sleep training our 5month old! She really takes into account individual needs and experiences to tailor her recommendations, so that you feel comfortable and confident applying a method that will work for your family. She is also extremely supportive with regular check-ins and has been very responsive/available to troubleshoot when needed. For us, it was important that we felt supported and listened to through the process, and certainly Elizabeth’s years of experience in sleep consulting and being a doula definitely come through in how reassuring and confident she is. In turn, we too felt assured and confident in the approaches she recommended, and have had great success in supporting our little one in building a solid daytime and bedtime routine. I highly recommend the Doula Duo for sleep support! Thanks Elizabeth!

— Nicole

Me and my husband attended the Sleep Foundations course previous and it was full of helpful information. Amy & Elizabeth were wonderfully kind and took the time to answer any questions we had and also followed up with other information after when we need it. I would recommend them and if I need support in the future they are definitely the two individuals I would reach out.

— Christine Sousa

Amy from the Doula Duo has become a part of our family. She had another client at the time our daughter was born so offered to come help us out during the first two weeks until she started full time. As a mom, recovering from a c-section, with no village and a wild toddler, I was most grateful for any help I could get in the beginning. She started full time with us when the baby was 3 weeks old. I needed support during my recovery and as business owners, my husband was out of the house during the day and needed his sleep at night. So we decided to hire the Doula Duo for overnight support. Amy was SO fantastic with us and our baby during such a vulnerable time in our lives. As people who don't even trust our own families (haha), it speaks volumes that we put all of our trust in someone to watch our newborn from 9pm until 6am 4 nights a week. As I recovered, we truly couldn't let go of the incredible help from the Doula Duo and Amy has stayed on with our family. She comes in evenings, during the famous witching hours, and I can spend time with my son, clean, make dinner, etc. Our daughter is almost 4 months and I am forever grateful for this dynamic team. I am able to relax, sleep, truly recover, and survive the fourth trimester with Amy's support. Thank you, Amy and the Doula Duo!

— Jamie Kotlyar

I cannot recommend Doula Duos enough! Amy and Elizabeth are truly incredible. From the moment I connected with them, I felt an overwhelming sense of support and kindness. They were always there to answer my questions, provide reassurance, and offer encouragement every step of the way. Their genuine care and attentiveness helped give me such peace of mind during my journey. Knowing that I had their support made all the difference, and I’m so grateful for the calm and confidence they brought into my experience. If you’re looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive doulas, Amy and Elizabeth are the best!

— Kirsten Gallacher

Amy went above and beyond to assist our family. She came to our home to meet our daughter and her baby free of charge so that we could determine if it was a good fit. During that visit she provided a bunch of helpful information and even sent additional information by email. She is an experienced mom with a wealth of knowledge, very compassionate and gentle with the baby. I would highly recommend her for moms who are looking for additional support with their newborn.

— Tammy

Elizabeth and Amy, thank you so much for your fantastic support services and for being the doulas at my son’s birth. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend the you both to any mom-to-be considering hiring a doula during labour. You both have such wonderful personalities and there was never a dull moment working with you two. Professional, polite, fun, dedicated, and more! You even made my 3 year old son feel great. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart, and if there are any more babies in my future, I know who to call!

— Anna G

My husband and I attended Amy and Elizabeth’s Beyond the Bump session this weekend and both walked out of the class feeling more informed, and prepared. I would recommend this class to both to first-time parents as well as experienced parents. There are so many important topics we touched on and discussed as a couple that we hadn’t thought to discuss prior to birth; this will definitely be helpful for what to expect and how to handle situations as they come up. Thank you both for your genuine care, warmth and support.

— Chelsea Demers

Elizabeth was our Doula for the birth of our daughter in 2022 - her knowledge and support was invaluable as hospitals were still following COVID protocol and family was not allowed to join us. As a first time mum, I found the meetings before the birth helpful and insightful regarding pain management, my options and learning my rights as a patient delivering a baby. I later came back to Elizabeth and Amy for help with my daughter's sleep (or lack there of). Their consultation services were just what we needed to get on track to healthy and much needed sleep. I'm so glad to have been recommended to the Doula Duo by a friend and hope others are able to learn and benefit from their services. I recommend Elizabeth and Amy to all my friends and family and they have also been very happy working with these two wonderful women! Thank you for all that you do.

— Charlotte Hodgson

An amazing duo! Did a baby meet up group and craft and had wonderful conversation, met other moms and connected with the community! Amazing and personable women; highly recommended!!

— Laura Stroud

Amy was amazing with our two kids (6 months and 2.5 yo)! Super accommodating, very patient with our colic daughter, and just an overall great person to have in our home. We had a couple doulas prior and it always felt uncomfortable, but with Amy it always felt like a friend was visiting. I hope this saves someone the time and money look elsewhere, cause she’s incredible!

— Kevin Agar

Elizabeth was wonderful, responsive and caring. She checked in often and made the birth experience for both myself and my husband a lot calmer. Highly recommend

— Joanna Eisen

Great opportunity to ask questions in a group workshop and feel supported in our own postpartum decision making abilities.

— Cher Dignan

My husband and I attended a class this weekend with Elizabeth and Amy and it was great! They are both very knowledgeable and have so much information to help prepare, not only for birth, but also postpartum. It is so helpful to know what to expect those first days and weeks after birth. We feel far more prepared and confident as we enter this journey of parenthood! Thanks Elizabeth and Amy!

— Jenny Mestre

I just attended a class hosted by Elizabeth and Amy, the "Beyond the Bump and Infant Feeding Basics" class. I found the ladies to be very knowledgeable and real with the information provided, they obviously have a lot of combined experience dealing with babies, you can tell through the examples of situations and suggestions they offered. I would definitely recommend this class to expectant and new parents!

— Danielle Santos

Attending both in-person and virtual postpartum classes with Amy was a game-changer for me. Her warmth and expertise made the sessions not just informative but also comforting. Amy's quick responses to my emails and her genuine willingness to offer advice and support have been a lifeline during this journey. I can't recommend her enough!

— Julie Henderson

I recently attended the Sleep Foundations course and it was full of helpful information. Amy & Elizabeth we’re wonderfully kind and took the time to answer any questions about each babies’ specific sleep needs and challenges. With their tips my 10 week old now sleeps the night in his bassinet within only a few days of implementing their recommendations!

— Mikayla Jeffery

Amy started coming to help us with our 3 month old daughter and we haven’t been able to let her go yet! 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 !

— Amanda