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A doula is a woman who is trained in the physiology of childbirth and the
emotional and physical demands of the childbearing woman and her family.
She helps expectant parents before, during and after the birth of their baby
through preparation, guidance, hands-on physical support, encouragement,
advocacy and companionship.
The benefits of having a trained doula during labour have been well documented
over the past 30 years. Studies show that when a doula is present, labours are
shorter and more comfortable, there are fewer complications with less need for
technical aid and pain medication. There is a greater maternal satisfaction and
mothers breastfeed their babies more successfully for longer periods. Having
professional support clearly results in safer births for mothers and their babies.
Doulas do not duplicate the care offered by midwives, doctors
or nurses. They do not replace the woman’s partner, family
or anyone who will accompany her during her birth.
We work with the maternity care team to create a positive
and rewarding birth experience for the labouring woman and
her family.
| Our Doula Services |
| • | A minimum of two personal home visits to get acquainted, synthesize information
in order to make conscious, appropriate choices and prepare you for a unique labour. |
| • | Continuous care throughout labour and the early postpartum period. |
| • | A minimum of two postpartum home visits to offer practical help with breastfeeding,
healing and caring for your infant and emotional support during the early
postpartum weeks. |
| • | A primary and a back-up Doula who are on call 24 hours a day. |
If you require more information about Doula Services email
Sasha at sasha.padron@sympatico.ca.
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 | | Sasha Padron
Dear Sasha,
To say thank you is inadequate for all that you’ve done for us.
Your work is very special and will be remembered by me for the rest
of my life I mean it! Every woman should have a doula like you.
Tony, Teresa and Catherine |
 | | Geraldine Dempsey
Dear Geri,
I can’t ever begin to express what it means to Peter and I that you were
part of this incredible journey we took you will always have a special
place in our hearts, and I look forward to keeping in touch with you in the
years ahead.
Love, Molly, Peter and Oscar |
 | | Isabel Perez
Read
about Isabel here.
Dear Isabel,
You are such a big part of this whole process that I truly cannot imagine
it without the support of your loving care and guidence. You truly are a
special spirit and both John and I feel honoured by your friendship. I look
forward to our continued connection.
Love, Shauna and John |
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Alexandra Szabo
Dear Alexandra,
Your encouragement was invaluable in guiding us through
the birth of our baby daughter and afterwards, your
insight and support was extremely helpful to us as
first-time parents. It's hard to put in words what
it's meant to have you there and what it has meant
to our new little family. You've made this incredible
moment in our lives so much better. We look forward
to
sharing with Kalyna how wonderful her birth was, and
what it was like to have you there.
Borys, Charlie and Kalyna |
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