I don’t even know where to begin in describing how grateful I am for Petra and the incredible support she gave me, my husband, and our son born in April 2024. She was, in every sense of the word, the doula of our dreams. We call her our 'fairy godmother.'
We were first-time parents who truly didn’t know what we were doing. Petra walked into our home with a calm, reassuring presence that immediately made us feel safe and supported. Petra never made us feel judged or inadequate — instead, she showed us step by step how to care for our newborn, starting with the first step into our house from the hospital, and my question of, "umm, so where do I put him?".
From there, she patiently taught us all the practical skills (feeding, burping, bathing, diapering, soothing, etc.), as we had no idea what we were doing. All the books I read while pregnant did not prepare me for the real thing. Petra prepared us for the real thing.
More than the “how-to,” Petra gave us peace of mind. She answered every question with kindness and expertise. She normalized our fears, reassured us when we second-guessed ourselves, and reminded us that we were doing a good job.
She also cared for us as parents. She encouraged us to rest, to eat, and to breathe. Her presence lifted so much of the anxiety from those early days and gave us space to bond with our baby rather than drown in uncertainty.
Petra was everything we hoped for in a doula: knowledgeable, nurturing, reliable, compassionate, and endlessly patient. She went above and beyond. I can say without exaggeration that she helped us survive and truly enjoy those first weeks as a new family.
Suyin also contributed to the post-partum support of our family as my lactation consultant. You really just don't know how difficult breast feeding is until you try it!
Suyin helped me with latch, positioning, and confidence. Her visits at our home were comfortable and stress-free, and she helped turned breast-feeding into something I could actually enjoy. I can’t recommend her enough!
— Julie C.
I had the pleasure of working with Suyin during my postpartum journey and her expertise in breastfeeding support was very helpful in the early days. From the very first visit, she offered thoughtful and practical advice with my goals in mind. She patiently helped me with latch issues, answered all my questions, and provided the encouragement I needed to feel confident. I truly felt supported both physically and emotionally. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and knows their stuff when it comes to breastfeeding, Suyin is the person to call!
— Rachel L.
Petra was truly a guardian angel during the postpartum period with both of my children. Her calm, knowledgeable presence made me feel completely at ease as she gently guided me through those early days—from newborn care and giving both my babies their first baths, to supporting us through colic, reflux, and sleep challenges well into toddlerhood. Her support was invaluable, and I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without her. I can’t recommend her highly enough to any new parent.
— Clare D.
We have worked with Thorhill doulas and highly recommend their services. Suyin was an excellent lactation consultant, she was inviting, patient, and kind. She helped us navigate weaning with so much support and encouragement. Petra has been instrumental in keeping us sane as our sleep consultant. She took time to check in and customize interventions for our child's needs. She provided us with age-specific advice and her investment in our goals was clear. We really feel so grateful to have found them, our lives are all the better for it. Would 100% work with them again, no question. Thank you, Thornhill Doulas!
— Allison B.
I absolutely loved my experience with Thornhill Doulas. Petra was the first postpartum doula that I welcomed into my home after my second child was born. I completely trusted her, and felt so at ease, so comforted and supported by her loving and calming presence. It’s been a joy to stay connected with Petra through the years. Seemal was there for me after my third child was born, and I so appreciated her advice, friendship and support. Both Petra and Seemal feel like family, especially during these important transitional periods in our family’s life when we need the support the most. I highly recommend Thornhill Doulas for the professional and well-balanced support they provide mothers during postpartum.
— Lulu M.
We had a great experience! They are very knowledgeable, helpful and empathetic. They made the transition to parenthood so much more comfortable. Highly recommend!
— Brandon L.
Suyin from Thornhill Doulas is amazing! Thanks to her guidance with breastfeeding, I didn’t get discouraged when my milk supply dipped — I understood what was happening to my body and how to manage it. Her vast knowledge in the subject and calm approach made all the difference during those early weeks. It helps that she's always very responsive too!
— Rosalyn T.
I had the pleasure of having Suyin as my doula. As first time parents, she was so knowledgeable and supportive in helping my husband and I navigate caring for our newborn. I really appreciated her support with all things related to breastfeeding, lactation and infant feeding which ensured my baby and I were set-up for success. We are thankful to Suyin for always going above and beyond to address our concerns and needs. I highly recommend Suyin as she is passionate about what she does and has a lot of experience and knowledge to share!
— Jasmine K.
Suyin is amazing and grateful I have her for myself and my newborn! She provided invaluable support for me and my second baby. Although I’m a second time mom who had a smooth exclusively breastfeeding journey with my firstborn, I thought things were going well but every baby is different. She watched me feed, gave me advices and useful tips , took weights for the baby and plotted the growth curve to show me that baby is growing at a healthy range. I will highly recommend Suyin if you have any issue with breastfeeding!
— Cherie C.
