Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Hanover, ON

I’m Amanda :) I’m a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with 20 years of experience as a caregiver supporting families and caring for children from the newborn stage through early childhood (and beyond). I bring a warm, calm, and intuitive approach to helping babies—and parents—feel cared for, supported, and loved. I loved completing my training to become a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist, deepening my skills in newborn sleep, feeding, recovery support, multiples care and gentle nighttime routines. Families often describe me as a “baby whisperer” and “real-life Mary Poppins.” I have a background in teaching, psychology, and Master Life Coaching, with studies in child development, attachment, trauma-informed care, and emotional regulation—all of which guide my responsive, heart-centered approach. I’m Infant/Child/Adult CPR certified and experienced in supporting healthy sleep routines, emotional attunement, and nurturing environments. My care style is gentle, playful, and grounded in child-centred connection. Whether I’m feeding, burping & soothing a newborn, playing with a toddler (helping soothe tantrums or find ease & connection in transitions), or helping parents find more play or rest in parenting, I bring compassion and genuine love for the work I do & the families I get to care for. When I’m not with little ones, I also support parents and children as a Play-Based Healer and Family Coach, helping families navigate big emotions, communication, and connection. If you’re looking for calm, caring daytime infant/postpartum care or nighttime support for your baby (or babies!), I’d love to be part of your family’s journey. 💜 Supporting families in these early days & being part of your family's care team is truly an honour. I look forward to getting to know you & your little one(s)! :)

Welcome! I’m here to help you feel calm and confident during your birth, avoid birth trauma, and navigate mental health, breastfeeding & sleep to ensure those first weeks are as joyful and smooth as possible. With a Health Science degree from the University of Waterloo, I combine evidence-based knowledge with compassionate care. I’ve helped over 100 parents have positive experiences through birth and postpartum, always honoured to be invited back for second births. My services are recognized by insurance providers like SunLife and Carrot (plus HSAs and wellness spending accounts). Let’s connect—I’d love to help you find calm and confidence on your journey!

Hello! I am a certified labour doula, postpartum doula and childbirth educator. I love helping people feel educated and prepared to welcome their new little one. Everyone deserves good and equal care and I am here to make sure you are heard and respected to have a better birth experience.

I am a birth and postpartum doula, here to support you and help you advocate for the birth you want and deserve! My motto is "Women helping women" and I strive to do exactly that!

As a mother of three, I understand firsthand the beauty and challenges that come with the postpartum journey. My work as a postpartum and birth doula is rooted in deep empathy and genuine care, qualities that have only been strengthened through my experience raising a special needs child. I bring calm, nonjudgmental support to families as they adjust to life with a newborn, offering both practical help and emotional reassurance. Over the past several years, I have supported families through both hospital and home births, navigating many different birth experiences and outcomes. I remain a steady advocate throughout, ensuring that families feel heard, respected, and empowered in every decision. My experience also includes childbirth education, lactation education, and newborn sleep support, helping parents feel prepared, confident, and informed from pregnancy through postpartum. My goal is always to nurture both baby and parents, creating a peaceful, supported environment where healing and bonding can truly thrive.

I am a mother of four, a registered social worker and a full-spectrum Doula with a special place in my heart for legacy work and preparing folks, and their loved ones, for the end of life transition. I am committed to choice, informed consent, education/information, equitable access to services and client-centred care. At the heart of my work is the belief that life and death are sacred and that love holds space through all of life’s transitions.

My name is Lauren Mackenzie and I am a Full-Spectrum Doula and Birth-Worker, certified through Fanshawe College. I offer emotional, informational, and physical support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I provide client centred, unbiased & non-judgmental, trauma-informed support. I am passionate about empowering my clients to have the labour and birth experience they desire, by providing education, informed choice, and continuous support throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period!

Postpartum Sidekick provides personalized postpartum support to help parents navigate the early weeks and months with confidence, offering services like in-home doula care, postpartum planning, and community peer support. Whether you need hands-on help, guidance in building your support system, or a space to connect with others, I’m here to support you.

I’m a passionate and experienced parent who knows firsthand how magical - and sometimes overwhelming the newborn stage can be. I had a doula for my own births, and that experience opened my eyes to just how beautiful and capable the human body is. I’ve always been drawn to the process of birth and early parenting, and I’ve loved every stage of being a mom, from breastfeeding all of my babies to babywearing, co-sleeping, and fully embracing the joys and challenges of the newborn period. My philosophy as a postpartum doula is rooted in gentle, intuitive support that honors both baby and parent. I believe every family deserves care, guidance, and reassurance as they navigate the first weeks and months together. I’m here to help parents feel confident, nourished, and supported - whether it’s through hands-on newborn care, breastfeeding support, light household help, or simply being a calm and encouraging presence when you need it most. My goal is to empower families to enjoy this fleeting, transformative stage with less stress and more connection, knowing they are seen, supported, and capable every step of the way.