Nilufer Gadgieva

Birth & Postpartum Doula

Toronto, Ontario

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About me

I grew up enchanted by midwives—their cheerful energy and seemingly magical presence as they welcomed my siblings into the world. That early fascination inspired my path into women's health. With a background in physical therapy, I have a deep passion for pelvic health and reproductive wellness. As a doula, I strive to provide evidence-based education, compassionate and holistic care, and strong advocacy so that families feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their birth journey. I hope to further specialize in lactation, exercise therapy, and water birth, and I am committed to continual growth and lifelong learning in my doula practice. I also love research and aspire to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of women's health in the years ahead. Outside of my work, I enjoy hiking with my preschooler, reading, writing about birth experiences in the East, and deepening my spiritual practice as a Muslim.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (2019)

Certification and training

DONA Birth Doula (2023)

DONA Postpartum Doula (2024)

Evidence Based Birth Instructor (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

Association of Ontario Doulas

Credentials

CBE CD (DONA)

Specialties

Babywearing Belly Binding Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Contraception and Family Planning Evidence-Based Care Healthy Eating Home Birth Hormone Imbalances Infertility Labor Doula Latch Issues Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Prenatal Lactation Education Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth

Languages

Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish

Service introduction

I offer birth and postpartum support grounded in evidence-based practice and physiological principles of labor and healing, as well as faith-based As a long-standing woman's health advocate, I prepare my clients well beforehand about the physiology of birth, interventions, inductions, and navigating the birth space with a variety of care providers. I often say, I want my clients to be so well prepared for birth that they can deliver their baby anywhere! I support unmedicated hospital births, home births, water births, and births with a planned epidural. I can also help with breastfeeding, both in the immediate postpartum and in the weeks to come, as well as infant care, and offer guidance on nutritional and physical healing support in the postpartum.

Packages

Birth Support

⁠2 prenatal sessions covering childbirth education, birth planning, postpartum preparation and everything else necessary to preparing for birth •⁠ ⁠Virtual sessions close to the due date as needed to prepare for the birth according to care provider visits (e.g. induction, complications, what to avoid, etc) •⁠ ⁠24/7 chat and call access •⁠ ⁠24/7 on-call period after 37 weeks for in person support •⁠ ⁠Active labor support at home and at the hospital including comfort measure tools •⁠ ⁠Back up doula support in case of emergency or client overlap •⁠ ⁠Immediate postpartum care in the first 1-2 hours •⁠ ⁠1 postpartum visit to cover breastfeeding issues, infant care and bathing

$1,200.00

CAD Flat rate

Birth Support: Virtual Prenatals

⁠• 2 virtual prenatal sessions covering childbirth education, birth planning, postpartum preparation and everything else necessary to preparing for birth •⁠ ⁠24/7 chat and call access •⁠ ⁠24/7 on-call period after 37 weeks for in person support •⁠ ⁠Active labor support at home and at the hospital including comfort measure tools •⁠ ⁠Back up doula support in case of emergency or client overlap •⁠ ⁠Immediate postpartum care in the first 1-2 hours •⁠ ⁠1 postpartum visit to cover breastfeeding issues, infant care and bathing

$1,000.00

CAD Flat rate

Postpartum Follow Up

• Virtual prenatal postpartum education and preparation session (2 hrs) • 1 postpartum visit a week for 4-6 weeks (2hrs each visit) to check on mother's mental, physical and emotional wellness, offer nutritional support, check on breastfeeding, belly binding, and assist with infant care.

$300.00

CAD Flat rate

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer sliding scale or payment plans?

I do! We can discuss this during our consult, and adjust payment based on your needs. I'm flexible.

What happens if you can't make it to my birth?

I always work with a back up in place,(a secondary doula that you are comfortable with) so you always have support no matter what happens. We doulas are always on call, no matter what time of year it is! So we continue to rely on our team in the rare case we are out of town, sick, at another birth or attending a family emergency.

Can you do more frequent postpartum shifts for support?

I don't currently do extended postpartum care, but am happy to refer you many doulas who do! I also offer a weekly visit to check on you and baby, touch base with your goals and ensure you are healing on the right track.

Are you covered by insurance? What about Carrot?

I am a certified birth doula so yes, I am covered by insurance companies who cover birth support, as well as Carrot certified!

Are the packages refundable?

The birth package is refundable only in the case where a planned or scheduled C-section takes place.