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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.

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

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.

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, I’m Miranda Hill (she/her), but you can call me “Mimi”—like my grandkids do. I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula. My mission is to provide knowledgeable, compassionate doula support to birthing people, growing families, and new humans. My unique approach is supporting, informing, and celebrating who you are; the choices you make; and the people you call family. My care is warm, affirming and inclusive. Yes, life is changing—but you still get to be you! I’m here to be your champion. Why choose me? I’m trained in the latest best practices for doula care and have an additional 25 years’-experience supporting birthing people and new parents as a writer, postpartum group facilitator, and midwifery advocate. I'm a member in good standing of the Association of Ontario Doulas. My Trainings + Certifications: Birth Doula (Doula School International/Doula Canada) Postpartum Doula (Doula School International/Doula Canada) Lactation and Infant Feeding support (Doula School International/Doula Canada) VBAC-Certified (The VBAC-Link) Size-Friendly Pregnancy support (Plus-Sized Birth) Surrogacy support (Doula School International/Doula Canada) TENS for pain relief (Sharon Muza) IPAC—Infection Prevention and Control (Public Health Ontario) Food Safety Training (Canadian Institute of Food Safety) Emergency First-Aid and CPR AED-C (Canadian Red Cross)

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!

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.

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.

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.

Certified birth and postpartum doula. certified in lactation support, cpr. I will help you create your ideal birth plan, teach you pregnancy exercises and labor positions. I will prepare you for your baby by teaching you and your partner diaper changing, swaddling, bathing baby wearing and more. Mother of three so I have an understanding and the experience of the whole birthing journey but just recently certified officially as a doula. I had no doula during my births and I know I want to be there for women the way I needed that support during the most beautiful and fulfilling journey. Please contact me for any further information or to chat about how I can be a part of your journey!

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.

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 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

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.