Joann was such an incredible support to us throughout pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. Our baby is 6 months old now and when I think of his birth, I remember how amazing it was to have Joann there. I had a planned c-section after a very traumatic delivery with my first, so I knew I wanted a doula by my side, but also to support hubby in case he needed it. Throughout pregnancy, Joann was a cheerleader, always there to talk. When our little guy decided he couldn’t wait until his planned c-section date, Joann pivoted and met us as at the hospital as soon as we needed her. She came with her bag of tricks (lol) to help me through labour (a labour I wasn’t anticipating because of the scheduled c-section), which progressed so quickly, and she was so great at ensuring both myself and hubby were supported where and when we needed. She took beautiful pics too and stayed with us until we were settled in our room. The overnight visits were a game changer, too! We love and appreciate Joann, and couldn’t imagine what the experience would have been like without her! I’ve given birth without a doula, and with a doula - having Joann there was the experience any mama deserves when having a baby <3
— Brianne Colbert
Joann is amazing! My husband and I were apprehensive at first about whether we would need a doula and I'm so glad that we found and connected with Joann. Her expertise and wealth of knowledge were greatly appreciated during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. She was and still is a phenomenal source of support for my husband and I while we navigate our way through parenthood.
During my pregnancy and leading up to my baby boy’s birth I had a few big decisions to make along the way. I greatly appreciated having Joann’s input and support during this time. As is often the case my birth didn't go as planned.I was nervous about this and Joann helped me remember to advocate for myself and do what made me feel safe, healthy and happy when it came to giving birth. Her presence that day was invaluable for both of us. She was reassuring and helped us understand things so we could make informed decisions when needed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, supportive, professional and knowledgeable doula.
— Karen A
We decided to get a doula for our first baby, and we are very glad we did. We looked through so many profiles, and when we came across Joann, it just felt right. She was very supportive, incredibly informative and just a down to earth, kind person. She gave us the confidence and knowledge we needed with having our first baby. Joann was able to connect us with some amazing resources after baby came, as well! Our journey would not look as it does now, if not for Joann. We feel very fortunate to have worked with her.
Thank you Joann!
— Sam
Joann was instrumental in helping me and my husband prepare for birth. She is very kind, caring and informative. While we didn’t get the home birth I was hoping for and had to pivot to a c-section due to a breech baby, she was incredibly helpful and supportive for both avenues, including pre, during and post birth. I would highly recommend her for your birthing journey to help you feel more empowered and educated every step of the way.
— Rachel Thomson
SO GLAD I went with a doula for my second time around and even happier that I chose Joann. She was super responsive, knowledgeable and really made the whole experience easier. She came quickly even though it was in the middle of the night and was by my side the whole birth and it was so nice to have a familiar face in the room cheering me on. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone about to have a baby!
— Meghan Ashton
From the moment my husband and I found Joann online, I knew she was the right doula for us. Her bio gave me an immediate good vibe, and after meeting her, I knew I wanted her by my side throughout the journey. Hiring Joann was truly the best decision! She was always there for us, checking in regularly and answering all of our question, no matter the hour. The home lessons she provided were invaluable, and having her do our car seat check brought us such peace of mind. When it came time for birth, and I ended up needing a c-section, Joann was an incredible comfort to me, helping us process and come to terms with the situation. After the birth, she continued to check in on me and our baby, offering support not just for the baby, but for my postpartum well-being too. My husband and I both agree that having Joann as part of our birthing experience was one of the best decisions we made. She’s been a great source of kindness and support, and we couldn’t recommend her more!
— Tiffany Rohr
Having Joann as our Doula was absolutely the BEST decision we made. From day 1 Joann was incredibly supportive always there to answer our questions and guide us. She was a fountain of knowledge and just knew what to say when I needed some encouragement. My labour was quite lengthy and went from 0 to 100 quite quickly with some interventions but Joann knew what to do to help me and my husband through it. There will never be enough words to thank her. We would highly recommend Joann to anyone considering a doula for their birth journey.
— Regina Murtagh
The best decision we took during my wife's pregnancy was to have Joann as our doula support for our firstborn daughter. From day one we had an amazing connection with her, she was always very kind and supportive, guiding us through every decision with knowledge and experience but always very respectful about them. She was always there when we needed her, we can't thank her enough. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a Doula to consider Joann first!
— Leonardo Báez
Our experience with Joann was incredible from start to baby being born :) She was so attentive and knowledgeable about everything we needed to know. She took the time to really get to know us and what are birth values were. I felt very cared for and supported during labour and delivery by her. Would highly recommend Joann to anyone seeking a doula! ❤️🙏🏼
— Siobhan Walsh
We are incredibly grateful for the support Joann provided during the pregnancy and birth of our first son. She was an excellent bridge between us and the healthcare system, ensuring we understood every step and had the resources we needed. Her expertise and compassionate guidance made our experience smooth and empowering. Highly recommend!
— Daniela Navarro
We are so thankful we had Joann at our birth and for pre and post natal care. Joann consistently checked in with us throughout my pregnancy and post partum; She was responsive and provided us the guidance we needed. During the birth she was present, knew when she needed to step back and when she needed to provide extra support. How she captured the pictures she did while literally holding my hand through every contraction and push, I’ll never know. Post partum she was so helpful, taking our baby so I could rest, doing the dishes, checking our car seats… literally doing whatever was needed.
We couldn’t have done it without her and I highly recommend her. She’s worth every penny and more.
— sarah warmerdam
We hired Joann as our post partum doula, and of all the decisions we’ve made as new parents, this has been one of the best! Joann is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and knows how to anticipate our every need. The fact that she does days and overnights is such a luxury. (My mom friends are so jealous). Sleep is absolutely crucial to surviving the newborn stage, so being able to hand off baby to nap and then wake up to a clean kitchen, folded laundry and a happy, fed baby is life changing. As an anxious first time mom, having a top-notch doula as part of our support team has been integral to my survival. All our immediate family lives out of town and my partner travels for work, so an initial three week journey has quickly turned into 6+ weeks, with us still booking Joann for extra days when needed. My only regret is that we didn’t have her with us during delivery!
— Kristen Boychuk
We initially engaged the services of Joann early in my wife's pregnancy. Throughout the entire duration, she proved to be an invaluable source of support, consistently offering helpful information and unwavering emotional backing. When my wife went into labor, Joann's dedication and assistance exceeded all our expectations. She was an indispensable pillar of support, guiding us through each stage with expertise and compassion. Her presence and guidance were instrumental in making the experience as smooth and positive as possible. I wholeheartedly endorse Joann for anyone in search of a doula who is not only professional but also genuinely caring and supportive.
— Layomi Dele-Dare
Joann was our labour and postpartum doula and she is absolutely amazing! My labour was 17+ hours long and Joann was right there providing her support at the beginning till the very end. I was in such good hands with Joann and it provided a sense of calm for my husband as well being first time parents.
During my pregnancy as well, Joann would always check in to see how I was doing and I loved being able to message her with all of my random questions instead of googling answers on my own. She is very experienced and knowledgeable.
Sleep deprivation is certain for all new parents and having Joann come on those nightshifts as a postpartum doula was such a nice break for us. We would have a solid 8 hours of sleep, confident that our baby was in excellent hands.
We couldn't recommend Joann enough! We love her!
— Carrie Ng
Simply stated, Joann is incredible. We were so lucky to have her support us through the birth of our first child. The level of care and attention she provides to her clients is unbelievable. We felt so supported and so much more ready for birth and our postpartum period. I truly don't know how we would have done it without her!
— Nolan Bartels
We hired Joann for doula services for the birth of our second child and we are so glad that we did. Her support and guidance throughout the end of my pregnancy, during labour, and postpartum was so valuable. Having a kind, knowledgeable, and caring professional that I trusted helping me and advocating for me made a huge difference in my birth experience. We are so grateful for Joann and would absolutely hire her again!
— Victoria
Hiring Joann was the BEST decision my husband and I made for our birth and postpartum journey. My birth was the perfect example of things not going as planned and Joann was there every step
of the way with unwavering support. Her knowledge and passion for what she does is incredible. No amount of research I did could replace having Joann there for support. She made sure every decision we made was well informed and was there for the little things you don’t think of (my husband was able to leave the hospital and grab us food, parking etc. ) She continued to check up on us after birth and answer any questions we had. It was nice just talking things out with her like she was a friend to confide in. I HIGHLY recommend Joann if you are at all considering a Doula. She truly helped me have the most empowering birth experience and my husband and I are so grateful for her!
— Angela Doyle
We hired Joann for birth and postpartum support, and it was one of the best decisions we made! I went into labor early and she was always checking in on me to make sure I had what I needed. She is very informative an easy to talk to. Joann was so supportive, provided me reassurance, guidance, and words of affirmation right when I needed it during labor. Having Joann as a resource postpartum was very beneficial. I recommend Joann to anyone looking for doula support.
— Jagdeep Chahal
We hired Joann for postpartum support for the first two months of our daughter's birth. It was the best decision we made as Joann came to our place two nights a week and it allowed me to get extra sleep to take care of our toddler and baby the next day! Joann was always punctual and made my life so much easier by helping me stay organized in our kitchen and living area! I'd highly recommend Joann as a doula and am very appreciative of everything she did to support my recovery and postpartum period.
— Arpen Rana
