Midwives & Home Birth Midwives Near Me in Kitchener, ON

Hi, I’m Stephanie! I’m a mama of two and someone who truly understands how transformative the journey into parenthood can be. I’ve always been drawn to calm, grounding spaces, whether that’s near the water or in the quiet moments that matter most and I bring that same sense of ease and support into my work as a doula. My path to becoming a doula began before I even realized it. After supporting my sister and brother-in-law with my newborn nephew, I experienced firsthand how vital compassionate, hands-on support can be during those early days. That experience sparked a deep passion in me for creating positive, empowering birth and postpartum journeys. After welcoming my second child, I followed that calling and completed my doula training so I could support other families in a meaningful way. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll likely find me unwinding with a little reality TV. I’m a proud Bravoholic! But at my core, I’m here to offer guidance, reassurance, and a nurturing presence as you step into this new chapter.

Angie Stenback is a woman deeply inspired by nature, passionate about all she undertakes, and dedicated to inspiring others. She channels this passion into her work at The WOMB™, collaborating with an exceptional team of experts in pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Angie's mission is to cultivate an environment that is healing, loving, and supportive, fostering a shared desire among team members to make a positive impact on families during these pivotal life stages. Angie works with a team that are trained to: - Ease emotional distress - Assist a birthing person to discover their own strengths and coping mechanisms - Ease physical pain and discomfort - Encourage ideal fetal positioning - Encourage smoother, easier and more joyful birth experiences - Reduce the rate of medical interventions - Facilitate communication between birthing person and medical staff - Assist partners in advocating for the birthing person’s wishes and preferences - Teach partners how to support their loved one through the birthing process

Lara Esrey (they/them) is a queer non-binary full spectrum doula & educator. They offer doula support for birth, postpartum, abortion & loss. They also teach childbirth & postpartum preparation prenatal classes, offer lactation support, and are a community herbalist. Lara is trauma informed and approaches this work from a person-centred standpoint.

Hi! My name is Ella and I am a birth and postpartum doula serving primarily the Hamilton, Haldimand/Norfolk, & Brantford areas. I have always had a passion for all things pregnancy, birth and babies. I found my passion for birth work while searching for my own doula for the birth of my son last year! I truly believe that birth can be a calm, peaceful experience with the proper education and preparation. In my free time I enjoy physical activity whether that be indoor or outdoors, family time and a good latte.

Hello there! I'm Marissa I'm a Birth and Postpartum Doula, a Somatic Birth Trauma Healer and trained in Closing of the Bones Ceremony. I'm located in Hamilton, Ontario. I have 3 sons- 9,4 and 1.5. I'm very blessed to have experienced a hospital birth, unassisted birth and a free birth. I've spent so much time unraveling the beliefs I held about birth so I could heal my birth trauma and have my dreams births, which I did! I'm so passionate in support Mothers in their journey of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I want ever Mother to stand in her power in her birth and birth the way SHE DESIRES. I love spending time in nature, cooking, dancing and teaching children at a forest school I work at!

I believe every mother deserves to feel safe, heard, and fully supported as she transitions into motherhood. As a mother of two, with years of hands-on experience supporting families in the U.S., I bring a calm, grounded, and reassuring presence into your birth and postpartum journey. I am trained in both Birth and Postpartum Doula care through DONA International, combining evidence-based knowledge with the intuition that comes from real-life experience. My approach is both practical and nurturing—I don’t just guide, I actively support you in the moments that matter most. I am currently offering a limited number of Founding Client spaces at a preferred rate (special introductory rate) as I complete the final steps of my certification. Families in these select spots receive my full scope of care.In return, I simply request completion of a brief evaluation form required for my certification. This is handled professionally, with full respect for your privacy and experience. Professional Qualifications • Trained Birth & Postpartum Doula – DONA International • Lactation Basics for Doulas (Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Support) • Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid & CPR/AED (Level C) Certified • Current Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check • Fluent in English and Yoruba

Hello, my name is Taylor LaForm and I am a certifying birth and postpartum doula! I am located in Hamilton Ontario. I see birth as a private intimate bodily process, that's process needs to be protected. I believe any birthing person can have a birth they love with the right support and guidance. I also believe every family needs and deserves care, love, support during their postpartum experience. I am here to provide unconditional support to your family! When I am not working on my doula buissnes I am working as a nanny, between this and the fact that I am still certifying I am able to offer doula services for low prices! Free consultations can be set up over the phone or in-person. Please reach out with any questions. I look forward to support your family!

As an experienced postpartum support professional with a background in personal support work and early childhood learning, I bring a calm, nurturing presence to families during the early weeks of newborn life. My training and certifications including Postpartum Doula Certification, Infant/Child CPR, Food Handler Certificate, GPA training, and foundational lactation support—allow me to provide safe newborn care, gentle feeding guidance, and practical household support with confidence and ease. I offer both daytime and overnight care, ensuring families receive steady, reliable help whether they need a night nanny to support restful sleep or hands‑on assistance throughout the day. With a strong foundation in early childhood education and tutoring, I also provide homework support for school‑age siblings, helping maintain routines and easing the transition for the whole family. My approach is rooted in cultural sensitivity, patience, and deep respect for each family’s unique rhythms and values. Whether I’m caring for a newborn, supporting early lactation and bottle‑feeding routines, preparing simple nutritious meals, assisting with homework, or helping parents rest and recover, my focus is always on creating a grounded, supportive environment where families feel confident, rested, and truly cared for.

I’m a momma to 3 incredible babies, my love for pregnancy and babies started at young age, I always knew I wanted to be a mom. I decided to get into birth work after my first baby was born. I have experienced 3 vastly different births myself including a c-section and 2 home births. I am so passionate about vbacs and home births but I support all births and everyone’s decisions. I am based out of Norfolk county but I do travel within reason.

Hello! I’m Anusuya, a Full Spectrum Doula, blessed to be the mother of two beautiful children aged 18 & 13. I’m someone who brings a calm, steady, and grounding presence, and I naturally extend that care to ensure my support person feels held and supported as well. My favourite part of being a doula is witnessing the moment someone realizes they can do this. There is always a shift when confidence replaces fear, and being present for that transformation is incredibly meaningful. It is also an honour to stand beside families as they welcome new life into the world, knowing I helped create a space that felt calm, safe, and supported. Alongside my doula work, I am an internationally certified Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Instructor, Yoga Therapist, and Face Yoga Trainer. My practice is rooted in guiding women through every stage of their journey — from pregnancy to postpartum recovery — with compassion, mindfulness, and evidence-based care. I have supported many expectant mothers through their trimesters, preparing them with breath-work, movement, and meditation for the sacred day of labor. Beyond birth, I have walked alongside postpartum mothers in their healing, offering nurturing practices to ease postpartum depression and specialized yoga sequences to restore strength and heal diastasis recti.

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.

Hello, I’m Rylee—a doula in training through Doula School Canada, with years of hands-on experience caring for newborns and infants, as well as supporting mothers during deeply vulnerable seasons. My background includes working in a maternal homeless shelter and as a private nanny, where I learned the importance of compassionate, non-judgmental support for both parent and baby. I am also proud to serve as a backup doula for a local collective, ensuring families always have seamless, reliable care. As part of my doula training, I am required to attend three births, including prenatal and postpartum visits. During this time, I am offering my services at a discounted rate, because everyone deserves dedicated support during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. If this feels aligned for you, I would love to connect and answer any questions you may have. Email: Ryleemckenzie14@icloud.com

Hi! I’m Ana, a certified Birth and Postpartum Doula based in London, Ontario. I support families during the early days of parenthood with calm, compassionate, and personalized care. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based guidance, and a deep respect for each family’s unique journey. As a bilingual doula (English & Portuguese), I create a nurturing space where parents feel supported, confident, and empowered in their new roles. Whether you need emotional reassurance, practical help, or gentle encouragement, I’m here to walk beside you one moment at a time.

Hi! My name is Brennan. I am currently enrolled in the Doula Training Program through The Autonomy Mommy. I absolutely love all things undisturbed, physiological birth. I absolutely love when women make their pregnancy and birth their responsibility and they take back that power. Pregnancy and birth outside of the medical system is where my heart lies, and so I would be beyond happy to support you in your free birth/unassisted birth. I am also a large advocate on trauma-informed care, fat inclusivity and positivity. I am also Health at Every Size Informed. I believe there is so much non-evidence based information surrounding being pregnant and giving birth in a bigger body. Please feel free to reach out to me! I would love to chat.

I have been a birth and postpartum doula for almost 10 years. I have a lot of experience and passion for this work. Pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period is such a wild ride. I am honoured and privileged to support women through this stage of life and to make them feel safe, understood, reassured and calm. I'm not the greatest at promoting myself, but I am happy to provide reviews and references. Let's chat!

Hi Families! I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula serving families across the GTA, with a strong presence in the Peel Region. I specialize in lactation and breastfeeding support, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to help families feel confident and supported throughout their journey into parenthood. My approach is rooted in the belief that there is no “one-size-fits-all” when it comes to birth, feeding, or postpartum care. Every family is unique, and I take the time to understand your values, goals, and needs so I can provide personalized, respectful support that aligns with your vision. Whether you’re preparing for birth, navigating early feeding, or adjusting to life with a newborn, I’m here to walk alongside you with patience, warmth, and encouragement. Beyond my work as a doula, I’m a proud mother to my 8-year-old daughter, who continues to inspire my passion for supporting other families. In my free time, I enjoy expressing creativity through art and spending time gardening—both of which ground me and bring a sense of balance to the nurturing work I do. I’m honored to be part of such an important chapter in your life and look forward to supporting you every step of the way.

Hi there, my name is Trudy Martens, a wife, and mama to 5 and a Christian birth doula located in Aylmer Ontario. I have been passionate about pregnancy, birth and babies since I was little. I have been attending births since 2014. 2.5 years ago I became certified through Birth Arts International. My goal as a birth doula is to support you emotionally, and physically to the best of my ability and for you to have a positive birth experience. Also will teach you all the things pregnancy and birth the best I can!

My name is Aly, and I’m the proud owner of Nurturing and Nesting, a birth and postpartum doula practice dedicated to supporting and empowering mothers through every stage of their journey. I created Nurturing and Nesting to provide thorough, personalized care that helps families thrive before, during, and after birth. My mission is to educate and empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to care for themselves and their newborns, all while honouring the sacred experience of birth. I’ve always had a deep love for nurturing, whether it’s caring for babies, toddlers, or children, or fostering meaningful relationships with friends, family, and even pets. I truly believe that with the right mindset, atmosphere, and support, birth can be a transcendent experience, one that leaves a lasting, positive impact on both parents and their little one. It’s about creating a space where love, confidence, and calm can grow.

Christian doula serving mothers in the GTA & beyond, throughout pregnancy, birth, & postpartum. Personalized birth support rooted in physiology, faith, & hope. As one of nine children, my love for children, pregnancy, and birth began early, inspired by my mother’s own birth stories. This passion led me to become a certified doula through GoMidwife and Intentional Birth, along with additional midwifery education and a year-long apprenticeship under a midwife in the US. Having supported over 70 women through pregnancy and birth, I am passionate about helping mothers understand physiologic birth, navigate their options, communicate confidently with their care providers, and make informed decisions. I believe God has intricately designed women’s bodies to birth and nurture their babies, while also recognizing that medical intervention is sometimes necessary. My goal is to equip and encourage women to approach birth with confidence, trust, and hope—and to feel empowered as they welcome their babies and enter motherhood.

Hi, I’m a proud mother of five, a birth and postpartum doula with five years of experience, and someone who genuinely loves supporting families through their journey into parenthood. I’m a caring, compassionate, and energetic person who believes that every family deserves to feel supported, heard, and encouraged, especially during such a life-changing time. I love helping parents navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, find their confidence, trust their instincts, and grow into their new roles at every stage of the journey. I’m currently training to become a full-spectrum doula because my passion for supporting families continues to grow, and I want to be able to show up for them in even more ways. For me, this work is about more than just providing support; it’s about building connections, creating a safe and comforting space, and reminding families that they don’t have to figure everything out alone.