We are so grateful for the support and care Shannon gave us throughout the journey of welcoming our first baby. She shared so much knowledge and went above and beyond in sharing resources and answering our questions. She helped us feel informed, prepared, and confident every step of the way. When the birth didn’t go according to plan, she was there to support us during a very emotional time. Her kindness and presence made such a difference in our experience.
She truly went above and beyond in her care for our family, during pregnancy and postpartum. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to guide us through this journey! Shannon is truly wonderful!!
— R. Mar.
From the very beginning of our pregnancy journey, Shannon was incredibly informative and made both my husband and I feel completely at ease. She didn't just educate us about pregnancy and birth; she took the time to really get to know us as a couple, understanding what we wanted our birthing outcome to look like and the things that truly mattered to us.
My birth was very long and very stressful, and having her there was a breath of fresh air. She knew us so well that when our brains were shutting down, she was able to ask the questions we didn't always think to ask and gently help us stay connected to what mattered most. She also stayed remarkably calm and respectful to the hospital staff throughout, even when they were being a little pushy for me to make a decision quickly. She had a way of advocating for us without ever creating tension, which made such a difference when pressure was running high.
Working with Shannon was something we will never forget, and we couldn't recommend her enough to anyone looking to hire a doula. She will definitely be our first choice for our future babies.
— Levi & Vanessa C.
As first time parents, this was one of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of our lives. We entered into it with fears and thought that we were prepared with all of the birthing classes we attended. Wow, were we wrong.
Being supported by Natalie and Shannon turned my biggest fear of labour into my most favourite part of my mom journey. Natalie exuded passion when we first spoke on the phone. My situation was unique and she was willing to work together to accommodate us because she believes all women should have access to support. She truly lived by that conviction. When she set us up with Shannon, we didn’t know what to expect.
Shannon ensured that both myself and my husband’s wishes were respected throughout the entire process. She studied our birth plan well. She knew what we wanted, would relay this to medical staff (with our consent), and if circumstances changed, she made sure we were made aware of this. We appreciated her emphasis on informed consent. When we had to make a decision, she would provide us with extra knowledge so that we could make a decision we were happy with. As situations changed rapidly, Shannon was so great at pausing for a moment so we were aware of what was happening. This meant a lot to us. Shannon also knew how to keep the environment calm. I’m not particularly patient when in pain so although my contractions had me breathless at one point, I was still able to laugh between them because of her. I felt extremely comfortable and at ease especially when she would remind me of God’s goodness throughout. She also was amazing at working together with my husband to be my advocates. She supported him so well throughout this process, which also aided in me feeling comfortable.
As my labour continued for almost 3 days, she was in great communication with Natalie, who was ready to switch with Shannon. They both just went above and beyond what we even discussed with expectations.
I could go on and on. We’re so very thankful for them as they were an answer to prayer for us. We highly recommend them and will be working with them again for our future babies!
— Juchita Roman
Natalie was a great help to me during my third pregnancy and postpartum. It was during the Covid era, so we were restricted to mostly virtual communication, but I will never forget how attentive, compassionate and caring she was during those days. She was available to discuss my struggles with breastfeeding at length, and when I needed to pivot she helped me find and source good quality European formula. She really went above and beyond and I am so grateful for her! I highly recommend her services to anyone having a baby.
— Miriam Fulda
Natalie was my Doula for my second pregnancy. After having a very hard labour, and PPD with my first, one of the first things I did when I got pregnant with my second was find a doula. After my first conversation with Natalie I knew she was a perfect fit for me. She was so helpful in easing my anxiety during my pregnancy and was there to answer every question I had.
Natalie was a crucial part of my labour. I had a very long labour and she stayed by our side every second, guiding me through different pain management techniques, being my cheerleader, and offering relief for my husband when needed.
After birth, we continued to hire Natalie for support and our kids are so comfortable and trusting of her. She’s allowed me to take time to myself to recover before mentally and physically.
I 100% recommend Natalie to anyone who is looking for a Doula.
— Graziella Mitri
Working with Natalie at Hope in Birth was such a comforting experience! She is so incredibly knowledgeable and will be there to support you postpartum with navigating breastfeeding, and how to adjust to a new life with a little one. I am sooo very grateful for Hope in Birth. They are skilled, caring and very thoughtful.
— Sandra Hanna
Natalie was absolutely amazing with all the help she provided me through my pregnancy, delivery and postpartum. She is extremely knowledgeable about birth/labour/pp and is so compassionate and supportive. We talked through my options for a home birth and eventually decided to go with a water birth. She helped me figure out what items I’d need for the birthing tub. When I went into early labour she guided me through helpful reminders and helped me calm down through the process. My husband and I are so grateful to have had her as part of our birthing team. Thank you Natalie for your big heart, support and compassion.
— Enje Kerikes
Natalie and Shannon are amazing! My husband and I were so relieved to find a Christian doula service in the GTA when we first began our search during my pregnancy. We wanted to work with women who understood the importance of having God and a Christian worldview at the heart of my pregnancy and labour.
Natalie and Shannon worked very hard to help us prepare and made sure to check in on me to see how I was doing physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I was able to ask them any questions I had or share my concerns with them (and there were many!). At no point did they ever brush aside anything I was feeling and they made sure to send me as many resources as I needed when asked.
During my labour, Shannon advocated for my preferences and made me feel very safe while I gave birth in the hospital. She helped me at first to relax at home, and stayed overnight in our birthing suite when she didn't have to. I really felt like I had a guardian in my corner, alongside my husband of course. Since this was our first pregnancy, neither of us knew what to expect and we really benefited from Shannon's presence at the hospital. She constantly made sure that I was comfortable and feeling okay and even gave me an amazing neck massage when my muscles started to hurt from the razor-thin hospital pillows, haha!
After I gave birth, Shannon checked in on me repeatedly and visited with us twice to see how we were doing with our new baby and how I was healing. Unfortunately, I was dealing with some severe post-partum anxiety and having a really hard time at first. Shannon gave me some solid advice which helped get rid of my anxiety within a few weeks.
I really can't recommend these two wonderful ladies enough. If you're looking for a doula service, look no further. Natalie and Shannon will take care of you in every way they can. They go above and beyond and we are so very grateful to the both of them for all they've done for us.
— Megan
This was my second birth with Shannon and I honestly can’t recommend her enough. She’s super kind, calm, and really knows her stuff. She helped me achieve my goal of a natural, unmedicated birth and was always there to support me and answer questions.
After birth, she went above and beyond—she even made me energy balls to help with breastfeeding! She took our baby’s first photos and was so sweet with our 4-year-old, answering all his curious questions.
Even the hospital staff wished Shannon was at every birth. She’s amazing! Thank you so much, Shannon 💛
— Kifah Owda
So grateful to have had Natalie as my doula during my first pregnancy! I had a lot of questions and she was so knowledgeable and calm as she reassured me and gave me tons of helpful advice and resources for pregnancy, labour and birth. Because of Natalie, I felt more confident in advocating for my preferences during labour which helped with having a postive birth experience. She was always available by phone or text to answer any questions or encourage me which was a huge help! Natalie is so good at what she does and her passion for being a doula shines through her work!
— Laurie Mantilla
Natalie is THE birth doula to journey with in your pregnancy & birth. Her work embodies real compassion, well-rounded knowledge, and genuine skill. You will not regret hiring her for your birth experience !
— Lesley McKenna
Natalie is such a gem! So patient and ready to go above and beyond with any concerns or worries! I would 100% recommend her to any new moms! With 2 of her own, she is experienced through it all personally as well. Highly recommend!
— Rachel Emily B
Natalie was an amazing Doula! She was present, encouraging, supportive and allowed my husband to be more present during the birth as she was handling all the other needs. So appreciate her services postpartum as well, checking in and just equipping me to have a beautiful home birth.
Highly recommend ♥️♥️♥️
— Stephanie Blunt
