Joefin Peter, Birth & Postpartum Doula in Ottawa, ON

Joefin Peter Birth & Postpartum Doula in Ottawa, ON

5.0 6 reviews 13 years of experience
$35/hr Sexuality-Fertility Support package

About Joefin

Hey, my name is Joefin (a.k.a. 10oclockjoefi). I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, and a certified sexual health educator. I provide education and support in Tamil and English! I have been doing this for 13 years, typically supporting first-time birthing people, racialized or immigrant families, or survivors. I like to describe my role as being there for your head and heart. While pregnant, I help you prepare for life as a parent, work with you to approach birth with confidence, and empower your support system to help you through the moment. Labour should be a purposeful yet manageable experience for you. One where you have control over the moment. After birth, I provide practical, informational, emotional, and social support. If you’re looking for a reliable cheerleader in your corner, I’m the childbirth educator or postpartum doula for you. I am a third culture kid who grew up in the United Arab Emirates and Canada so I have a special place in my heart for anyone who shares in the diaspora experience. I know firsthand the unique challenges this poses in major life transitions. I trained in Chennai, India with an OBGYN in providing pregnancy and postpartum support to parents in a culturally aware manner. I came back to Canada with that knowledge, learned about the Canadian labour/delivery system, and began supporting immigrant and refugee families through childbirth education and health systems navigation. This has shaped my practical approach to parental support and newborn care. Drawing from my biology and psychology education, I bring a matter-of-fact yet empathetic approach to everything I do. I conducted research on how intersectional identities impact sexual distress and my paper has been published in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality! Given my areas of expertise, I have a passion for myth busting and science communication as a means to combat misinformation. This often empowers parents to make informed decisions while avoiding unnecessary pressures. My lived experiences make me passionate about supporting parents as they create happier, healthier, and safer childhoods for their babies.

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Sexuality-Fertility Support

Sexual Health Education + Fertility Awareness Tools

$35 CAD · Per hour

Prenatals+Prep Support

3 Practical, Informational, Emotional, and Social Support Sessions that covers childbirth education, newborn care, and prepping for life with a baby!

$800 CAD · Flat rate

Prenatals & 6 weeks of Postpartum Support

Practical, Information, Emotional, and Social Support before and for 6 weeks after childbirth! 12-14 visits of 6 hours at $35-$50/hour ($2,520-$4,200)

$2,520 CAD · Flat rate

What to expect

I offer support following a "PIES" model, broken down as practical, information, emotional, and social support! 1. Sexuality-Fertility: $35-$50/hour 2. Prenatals+Prep ($800) 3. Prenatals & 6 weeks of Postpartum Support (starting at $2,520) 4. 3 months of Postpartum Support (starting at $5,040)

Reviews for Joefin Peter

5.0 6 reviews
5.0

Joefin was our postpartum doula for the first three months after our second baby was born, and I genuinely can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Having her support during those early months made such a difference for our whole family. She has such a calm, warm, reassuring presence and seemed to intuitively know what I needed, whether that was help with the baby, a chance to rest, practical support around the house, or simply having someone there who understood how intense the postpartum period can be. I always felt completely comfortable leaving the baby with her so I could sleep, shower, or have a little time to myself, which was invaluable. She was also absolutely wonderful with our older daughter. She made such an effort to connect with her and make her feel included and special during a huge transition for our family. Our daughter adored her, and it meant so much to have someone who understood that supporting us postpartum meant supporting our older child, too. She was even fantastic with our dog and fit so naturally into the rhythm of our home. Joefin is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and incredibly caring. She never made things feel clinical or intrusive; it genuinely felt like having an extra pair of capable, loving hands in our home. She took care of all of us, not just the baby, and made those first few months feel so much more manageable. We feel incredibly lucky that Joefin was part of our postpartum experience. I would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a postpartum doula. She was such an important part of our baby’s first months and our transition to becoming a family of four, and we’ll always be grateful for the care she gave us.

— Stephanie J.

5.0

I am so incredibly grateful for Joefin’s support during my postpartum recovery. She is highly professional, compassionate, and deeply knowledgeable. Leaving a newborn with someone can feel daunting, but Joefin immediately put me at ease. She took such amazing care of my baby, giving me the peace of mind to get some much-needed, restorative sleep. On top of that, the advice and insights she shared were incredibly valuable. If you have the chance to work with Joefin, take it!

— Lu Y.

5.0

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Joefin as our doula by our side during this journey.During the prenatal phase, she spent quality time walking us through different scenarios both smooth and challenging that could arise on delivery day. This helped us feel mentally prepared and confident. She also explained the doula guide in detail with practical examples and worked closely with me to create a clear and thoughtful birth plan.On the day of delivery, she arrived at the hospital at 5 AM and was an absolute pillar of support during active labour. She worked seamlessly alongside the nurses and guided me through various birthing positions, constantly adapting to what would help most. She was very attentive to my well-being and offered real-time suggestions that made a big difference.Postpartum, she visited us again, spent time with the baby, clicked some beautiful pictures with us, and shared practical tips on handling a newborn. Most importantly, she reassured us and instilled confidence that we were doing well as new parents.Her calm presence, knowledge, and genuine care made this entire experience so much more positive for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better support system.

— Preeti S.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • Sexual Health Educator (2024)
  • Full-Spectrum Doula (2024)

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, concentration in Biology (2023)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Doula Services Association of British Columbia
  • Options for Sexual Health BC
  • Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program
  • Evidence-Based Birth
  • National Collaboration for Doula Access
  • World Health Organization Fides

Languages

Credentials

BA

Specialties

Abuse Acculturation and Immigration Birth Trauma Childbirth Education Chronic Pain Contraception and Family Planning Grief and Loss Hospital Birth LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Multiples Pain Management Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Self-Compassion Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Trauma Recovery Violence

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Joefin charge?

Joefin's Sexuality-Fertility Support package is $35 CAD, per hour. Joefin lists 4 packages in all.

Service area

Joefin is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

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