Bereavement Doulas in Toronto, ON

Birth can be whatever you want or need it to be, and that's where I come in as your doula. Whether you want it to be empowering, transformational, peaceful, healing or you just want to get through it in one piece then working with a doula like me will make all the difference. I'm with you from start to finish, which means from whenever you sign until the end of the fourth trimester, to help any and every way I can. And as a big bonus I also do infant bodywork to help with all of those fun newborn challenges you keep hearing about, like feeding issues or colic. I love what I do and I'm sure you'll love what I do too.

I’m Kait, a Toronto-based (but very mobile!), DONA International-trained doula who is ready to support you throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond! I have a strong passion for pregnancy, birth, babies, and supporting new parents, and my patience, care, and understanding nature are what set me apart. I will always listen without judgement and be here to advocate for you and your family. Think of me as your pregnancy and birth coach – whether this is your first child or your fifth, I am here to support you similarly to how a personal trainer helps you at the gym, how a wedding planner helps you achieve your dream wedding, or how a tour guide helps you plan your perfect vacation. From day one, I will support your pregnancy with resources, information, and education; your birth with positivity and hands-on comfort measures; and your early post-partum journey with confidence and love. I will be by your side as you bring your baby into the world whether at a hospital, birthing centre, or in the comfort of your own home. Once baby is born, I will continue to provide you with educational support as well as encouragement and emotional support as you become acquainted with your baby. I will support your infant feeding journey (breastfeeding or otherwise) and offer household organizational support. My first language is English, but I can also support you in conversational French, Portuguese, and basic Italian! Aside from supporting families as they grow, I have a passion for travelling, art, and food!

I am a birth worker since 2012, I have provided a variety of services in a variety of settings around the world. I am located in Toronto, Canada, but I am available to travel for minimum one month commitments. I have worked in Macau & Hong Kong, Manila, Nairobi, Vancouver, and Guadalajara, and have a global perspective on birth physiology and traditions. I provide trauma-informed, and culturally safe care, be it education, lactation support, birth and postpartum doula services, or midwifery care. I’m available as a midwife only where a license isn’t required. My approach is very collaborative—rather than “save” you from unsafe practitioners, I prefer to work with you comprehensively in the prenatal period to be sure you have the environment you need for a peaceful and satisfying (physiologic, if possible) birth. My years and depth of experience and knowledge sets me apart from most locally-focused doulas, so I tend to work well with expats and globe-trotters like myself. My happy place is home in Ontario in the near North, at the cottage that has been a part of my family’s experience for 100+ years. I love all animals but especially dogs, and I ADORE drinking coffee and discussing big ideas.

I'm Gio Aiello, the passionate founder and CEO of Mindful Mommy Doula Matchmaking Agency. What started as a solo doula practice in 2017 has blossomed into a thriving community of 40+ doulas who have collectively attended hundreds of births and supported countless women. My journey from solo practitioner to leading a team of dedicated professionals has been incredibly rewarding, fueled by a deep commitment to empowering families with love, acceptance, and intention throughout their birth processes.

Aarabi is a Tamil-Canadian who is certifying to become a full-spectrum doula and would love to support you in your birth, postpartum. fertility or infant/pregnancy loss journey. She is driven by a passion for equity and living with a chronic mental health condition herself, she knows how much it matters to have someone who really understands what you're going through at one of the most vulnerable times in your life.

Hi, I’m Patice, a full-spectrum doula serving Toronto and the GTA. Nine years of supporting individuals and families has taught me every person comes into pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with their own story, priorities, and idea of what support should look like. That’s why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to doula care. My role is to understand what matters most to you and adapt my support as your needs and preferences evolve. Whether we’re talking through options during a prenatal visit, adjusting to unexpected changes in plans, finding ways to make labour more comfortable, or simply making space for a pause in the middle of it all, my goal is always the same: to help you feel informed, respected, and confident in the decisions you’re making. Good support isn’t about taking over. Support can be active in quiet ways. Sometimes it looks like breaking down options when things feel uncertain, so you can decide what feels right for you. Sometimes it looks like stepping back so you can focus on what your body and instincts are telling you. And sometimes it is simply making the space feel steady enough that you can pause and decide what comes next. The right support doesn’t draw attention to itself. It helps you feel more capable of navigating what is in front of you. Clients often describe me as calm, practical, and easy to talk to.

I’m Suki Gaetz, a perinatal mental health counsellor and the founder of Matrescence Counselling. I offer a warm, grounded space for people navigating pregnancy, postpartum and the emotional transition into parenthood. Since 2019, my work as a birth and certified postpartum doula has brought me alongside families through birth, newborn care and the adjustment to life with a baby. This experience informs my understanding of the exhaustion, uncertainty, relationship changes and shifts in identity that can accompany parenthood, helping clients feel heard and supported as they find their own way forward. My professional background includes more than 15 years of experience in social services, supporting individuals and families through intake, assessment, crisis intervention and emotional support. I hold a Social Service Worker diploma from Seneca College and a Professional Counselling diploma from Rhodes Wellness College, where I also work as a teaching assistant. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and hold a provisional designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). My approach is compassionate, collaborative and informed by an understanding of trauma, with a focus on supporting emotional well-being through the changes and challenges of the perinatal period.

As your dedicated doula, I take immense pride in providing care and assistance you can always depend on, ensuring you receive the support and attention you deserve. My focus is on building strong relationships with my clients to develop trust and ensure your well-being within a Christian-inspired framework. I most definitely support anyone, not just Christians, though! As an experienced doula and mother of four, I deliver expert, high-quality support and guidance to help you navigate the sacred journey of childbirth and postpartum. I am absolutely dedicated to doing all I can to help you achieve a positive and empowering birthing experience through my expertise and commitment. I believe in a family-centered, tailored approach to care, respecting and honoring your unique choices, desires and your birth journey preferences. My entire goal is to empower you in YOUR choices, but also to help you embrace childbirth with confidence and peace, with a supportive expert in your pocket!

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 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.

Hi, I’m Angelina, co-founder of Cradira and a Perinatal Support Worker/Postpartum Doula serving families across the Greater Toronto Area. I provide overnight postpartum support for expecting and new parents who need more rest, more reassurance, and fewer “are we supposed to know what we’re doing?” moments. My work includes newborn care, postpartum recovery support, feeding and sleep guidance, emotional reassurance, and practical help with the everyday reality of life after baby arrives. Because yes, the baby is a big part of postpartum. Obviously. But so are the dishes, the laundry, the night plan, the feeding setup, the relationship stress, the texts from people asking how they can help, and the fact that someone still needs to know where the clean sleepers are. Over the last 25 years, I’ve learned that families usually don’t need more pressure or perfect-parent advice. They need someone calm, experienced, and practical who can walk into the real-life version of their home and help things feel a little less chaotic. Many of the families I support are also carrying more than newborn care alone: anxiety, depression, PMADs, fertility stress, loss, neurodivergence, relationship strain, or the pressure of being the person who usually keeps everything running. I don’t diagnose or provide therapy, but I am very comfortable supporting families where these realities are part of the picture. That might mean taking over baby care so parents can sleep, supporting a feeding plan, talking through newborn sleep, helping with bottles or pump parts, giving parents a chance to rest, or helping make the household pieces a little easier to manage. Sometimes the biggest relief is not a complicated plan. It’s someone saying, “Okay. Here’s what we’re going to tackle next.” My approach is warm, inclusive, evidence-informed, and rooted in real life. I’m not here to tell families there is one right way to do this. I’m here to help them feel steadier, more supported, and less like they have to hold everything in their heads. Baby doesn’t need perfection. Your family needs steady support, realistic plans, and someone calm in the room when everything feels like a lot.

Nijah is an artist and postpartum doula that was drawn to the world of birthwork due to her natural ability to nurture and connect with young children and their caregivers. Nijah began formally working with families as a STEAM educator for kids 10 years and under, and is a skilled teacher and tutor whose educational and lived experiences cultivated a compassionate and pragmatic approach to supporting families. She has a deep, personal understanding of the challenges that come with raising a child in challenging environments and an expansive background working with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, allowing her to be mindful of a client’s cultural or social values and potential barriers in accessing care. With this, her hands-on, intuitive approach to her work can fill the gaps to create a holistic care plan that is all-encompassing but flexible to accommodate a family’s changing needs.

Hello! Thank you for being here! My name is Kristin, I’ve been on a mission to encourage women to take back birth and own their unique stories through yoga, breath, reiki, Ayurveda healing and traditional remedies. *Please note I only companion women in births at home outside the system*

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

Hi I’m Hailey 👋 I am so grateful that you landed here. Becoming a new parent or adding an addition to your family can come with many changes. As your Doula, my intentions are to provide you with unwavering support throughout pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

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.

I believe every woman deserves to be cherished, heard, supported, and cared for after giving birth.  I received a lot of support from my own mother after birthing each of my 3 children. This has inspired me to use my own experience, and knowledge from my training, to offer a high level of loving support and care to others on their postpartum journey. I’m passionate about creating a non judgmental space for parents and babies to learn and grow together.

Hiya! My name is Kayleigh. I'm a Certified Birth Doula and student midwife. I've been serving families in WNY since 2018. I’m passionate about providing judgment-free support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I believe every family deserves to feel heard, informed, and cared for during one of life’s biggest transitions.

Beth is a Dona International certified Birth Doula who was born and raised in the Buffalo/Niagara community. After having her own family and realizing the importance of healing women at their most vulnerable and important time, she decided to dedicate herself to empowering the women in her own community. With a passion for supporting without bias and letting people make their own choices, she is able to help others feel confident enough to finally advocate for themselves and feel comfortable. Beth is a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, as well as a safe sleep ambassador who can help her clients through any and all aspects of pregnancy and birth. She also is a Breastfeeding Peer Advocate, that will support your family no matter how you choose to feed your baby! Certified and experienced in placenta preparation, so please feel free to inquire about those services as well!

My name is Keirstan Johnson, and I am a trained birth doula currently completing my certification through DONA International. In addition to birth support, I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS) with specialized training in lactation education and infant feeding support. As a mother myself, I understand that every pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience is unique. My goal is to provide evidence-based information, emotional support, and compassionate guidance so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered in your decisions. Whether you're creating a birth plan, preparing for labor, navigating breastfeeding challenges, or adjusting to life with a new baby, I strive to meet you where you are without judgment. I believe every family deserves personalized support, encouragement, and advocacy throughout the childbearing journey. It is an honor to walk alongside families during such a transformative season of life, helping them feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. I currently serve families throughout Western New York and look forward to helping you create a positive and empowering birth experience and breastfeeding journey if that is part of your goal. I look forward to helping you with: • Birth Planning • Labor & Birth Support • Breastfeeding & Lactation Support • Postpartum Adjustment • Evidence-Based Birth Information • Trauma Informed Care I also am passionate about creating a village because motherhood was never meant to do alone. I work with The Village of WNY that has many resources and host free events for moms and their children called Moms & Littles of Niagara County!