Angie is such an amazing doula and a wonderful person! I knew from the beginning that I wanted to hire her because she was very thorough and detail-oriented whenever she responded to my questions. From the first time I reached out to her and throughout my pregnancy and postpartum, she connected me to a ton of resources including Hypnobirthing, which really helped me and my husband immensely in preparation for and during labour. Long story short, I learned so much from Angie and it was because of her that I was able to overcome my pregnancy anxiety and fear of labour! In fact, my husband and I felt so prepared that we switched from a planned hospital birth to a home birth just a month before my due date. If we have a second child in the future, I would hire Angie again in a heartbeat! :) read more

I truly don't even know where to begin. Angie has been nothing short of amazing during this entire process of my pregnancy . Her knowledge, quick response time, caring/loving nature, made for this first time mom to be so at ease. I immediately felt a connection to Angie and so did my husband from day one. Having her with me during the delivery was exactly what I needed. She was an incredible support to me of course but also to my mom and husband who were with me during the birth. Angie thank you from the bottom my heart for all your support, before, during and since the birth of my son. Forever grateful read more

My heart bursts with so much gratitude every time my mind is reminded of my birthing experience. Angie came highly recommended by Lori of The Womb Milton and from our first meeting with her, my husband and I knew we not only wanted a doula, but that we wanted her. She was the perfect mix of having a wealth of knowledge and first-hand experience on maternal and baby support and also having the calm and compassionate demeanor to make birthing such an empowering journey. In other words, she both have the mind and heart that makes a great doula. Being pregnant for 41 weeks and 3 days (to our 2nd child), I had to be induced at MDH in December 2017. I had a difficult labor and a challenging pre-delivery situation which almost resulted in Csection but having Angie by our side most definitely was the game changer for me. Throughout the entire process, I felt very much taken care of and supported by her that I was able to focus on maintaining calmness and to trust my body to do its job. She even brought her TENS tool that made the world of difference in managing my labor pains. Looking back, I cannot imagine having gone through my birth experience as peacefully and beautifully as I had without her guidance and presence. She was equally reassuring in the weeks after I gave birth. She saved my sanity at least twice when I felt my milk was taking too long to come out and also when my baby suddenly became too fussy due to growth spurt. Due to her knowledge, she expertly provided tips on how to get through those difficult nights and referred us to specialists when needed but more importantly, she calmed our worries and bolstered our confidence that we've got this parenting thing covered. She was our No. 1 cheerleader. Angie, you are heaven-sent. Thank you for doing what you do. My wish is that more families get the pleasure and blessing of having you as part of their birthing journey. read more

My daughter was born in Nov 2017 at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. Angie was my doula. I can't say enough about how helpful she was throughout my pregnancy!  I honestly don't know what I would have done without Angie. I will definitely want her by my side for my next one! She is SO knowledgeable, not to mention KIND, CARING, AND COMPASSIONATE! I was 5 months pregnant when we met with Angie after meeting 2-3 other doula's. I really wanted my husband's input as they needed to work as a cohesive team on birthing day. Luckily, Angie was his first choice...and mine! We felt an instant connection with her, and very sincere and genuine vibes, not to mention confidence in her abilities. I wanted to try for a natural birth without an epidural or other interventions where possible. Angie was very supportive of my wishes and great in guiding me there and and to keep an open mind. I did ultimately get my natural birth with all her support. She came bearing everything I could possibly need to get through my contractions and labor at home for as long as possible (another birth wish of mine). Our transition to the hospital from our home with Angie was extremely smooth. Not only was I happy with how the birth process went, Angie was so dependable throughout my pregnancy. Whenever I had a question or concern she always got back to me in a timely manner and with a thorough response. She left me feeling well informed and at ease. After my daughters  birth, Angie did her formal post-natal check in with us and baby, but also was so gracioisly available to me via text and phone if I had any baby related concerns in the first few weeks. This support was invaluable! She helped me through some rough nights and was always so kind and sincere. Angie possesses three key traits that were vital for us: Dependable, Knowledgeable, and Uplifting/Positive. read more

Angie is not only a wonderful Doula but also human being! She is warm, kind, open and non judgemental. She came highly recommended in the first place and it was a great decision. She listens to her clients' birth wishes and becomes a participant in your birth plan and flows with the changes. She is wonderfully knowledgeable on all aspects of prenatal and post natal care and can direct you to the right places to find answers. She is flexible and positive and makes you immediately feel at ease in her presence. During the birthing process she is a steady presence amidst a very crazy moment of having a child. She provides options and solutions during birth to help with pain management. She even provided us with some beautiful snaps and birth story. We loved having Angie as our Doula and she will always be a part of our sons story. read more

Angie was not only my doula, but she is also a great friend.  Even before I knew I was pregnant, I knew I wanted Angie by my side when having a baby.  She is one of the most caring, compassionate, considerate person I know and I knew she would ease any worries or fears I had about child birth.  Angie was full of knowledge and wisdom, having the training of child birth and having 4 children of her own.  She was also there to answer any question I had and gave me peace of mind when I needed it.  Angie provided us with information that I didn't even know I needed to know and had connections for different needs before and after birth.  Angie stayed with me for 18 hours when labour started and helped me feel as comfortable as I could at home and then in the hospital.  This being my first child, neither my husband nor I knew what to expect or what steps to take.  I didn't have to worry though, because Angie was by my side, taking me step by step and giving me peace of mind, so I could focus on the experience and enjoying the birth of our daughter.  She was also there to take pictures and document the birth, so my husband and I could be in the moment and focus on our new little bundle.  I was healthier before, during and after because of the information Angie shared with me and I know I had a great experience because of her. I would highly recommend a doula for any birth and I would highly recommend Angie to be that doula.  I will definitely be asking her to be by my side for our next child and I have total trust and confidence that she'll help get us through the next birth as well, whatever it may throw at us. read more

Angie was incredible to have during our pregnancy and labour. She is very passionate about what she does, which we could feel immediately when we met her, and she made us feel comfortable (both physically and emotionally!) with the whole process from start to finish. Having her around made a world of difference, and I will definitely call her back when we have the second child. read more

We were so lucky to find Angie! Not only is she the most kind and patient person she's also so knowledgeable. She's a trained in the Spinning Babies technique which was very helpful as my baby was posterior. I felt very comfortable with her. She was great at checking in with us before and after the birth and really making us feel supported. She was sure to include my partner showing him lots of exercises and massages that he could do to help me get through the labor. She was a great help post pardum as well helping us with breastfeeding and sleep tips ands showed us how to use the tricky wrap carrier. We truly could not have done it without her! read more

My husband and I met Angie two weeks prior to when I went into labour; I delivered a little over a month early. Angie was an angel, she was a wealth of information and extremely supportive and attentive. I can not imagine having been in labour without Angie present, she anticipated all my needs before I even knew what I needed and was a great addition to my medical team present during birth. Angie also has a ton of knowledge about pain management techniques as well as post partum needs for a new mom. My birth experience was a magical one and I believe that Angie had a huge hand in making sure that happened! read more

The moment I found out that and my partner was pregnant, I knew we needed to find ourselves a doula. Not only to make the most out of this beautiful experience but to make sure my partner had the best support possible. After meeting Angie for the first time; we knew she was who needed along this journey with us. We looked forward to every home visit with Angie. She made me feel more confident about supporting more partner through pregnancy and becoming a new parent. Even when our birthing plan changed, Angie was with us at each step of the way. I couldn't imagine going through this without her. I'll always be grateful for her support, care, and friendship. read more

We honestly cannot imagine going through this experience without Angie by our side. She provided us with a wealth of expertise and education in addition to emotional support and peace of mind throughout our pregnancy. Due to unforcene circumstances, we were forced to adjust our birth plan but Angie was able to provide ongoing support and educate us regarding our options and what to expect. Her support during (not to mention following) the birth was also more than we could have expected or asked for. She was always there for us and was quick to respond to any and all questions or concerns (regardless how ridiculous) we had pre and post baby. I must admit I was sceptical on whether we required a Doula in the beginning but my partner insisted it was the way to go for our first child. After our experience with Angie I am a total believer and can't imagine going through this without her and highly recommend Agnie to anyone considering a Doula. read more

We did not decide to have a doula until quite late in my pregnancy; I was just a few weeks away from my due date when we met Angie and we are so glad we did! We first spoke to her at a workshop at the WOMB in Milton, and she really made an impression on us with her gentle demeanor and evidence-based approach. She took us on despite the lateness in my pregnancy, and despite our financial limitations - Angie really believes that everyone who wants a doula should be able to access one, and she worked with us to find a package that would suit our needs. She even ended up gifting us with a birth story and photos that were not included in our package, just because she wanted to. She was so flexible in condensing our meetings in order to make everything happen that needed to, in the time we had left. We had our prenatal session just a couple of days before I went into labour! I had a particularly long and arduous birth; over a day and a half, with back labour and baby in a difficult position. I laboured at home for many hours with Angie's support, according to my birth plan. The birth was so long that we went to the hospital, and went through multiple shift changes in midwives and doctors, but Angie remained there throughout it all. Having a consistent support person in that hectic environment made an enormous difference in how calm and capable I felt. I suffer from anxiety, so I have no doubt that having her there, talking me through unexpected and scary developments, made an incredible difference in how well I coped during the birth, as well as my lasting feelings looking back on it. I know that I am much more at peace with how the birth went than I would have been without Angie, and she did so much to assuage my worries and feelings of sadness about not being able to have the experience I wanted. Her support helped immensely in getting me to a positive mindset about this birth and any future pregnancies. Very thankful for Angie! (We live in Burlington by the way, not sure why Google won't let me put an accurate location). read more

Pregnancy didn't come easy for us. I had reached out to Angie my first pregnancy and sadly it didn't last. When I had informed her that my pregnancy had ended she was just so kind. A perfect stranger wrote me a text that warmed my heart and encouraged me to continue trying and from there I knew when it was time, she was my Doula. She even checked in on me months after that. What perfect stranger does this? Angie does and that is a small insight to the amazing woman she is. When we finally met Angie for the first time, we knew instantly that she was the perfect support source we needed to get through the most life changing experience. Her calmness, charismatic approach and her eagerness to make sure you are informed about all your options and scenarios was something that made me feel so confident in something I knew nothing about. During our visits, she coached my husband in all different ways to support me. Introduced us to 3 Sisters of Balance, rebozo sifting, and my personal favourite, the forward leaning inversion and sidelying release. He was so happy to be able to do something to help me on hard days when my body was aching and for me, it helped so much having him able to do these things to help release some pain and tension especially at the end of my pregnancy. The labour - She was AMAZING. She was present and just so unbelievably supportive. She kept us calm, explained things and helped me through every single contraction. Once the baby was born, all I could say was "I cannot believe how calm I was" and that was the most amazing thing to me. Her visit and sweet simple texts just to check in after the baby was home warmed my heart every single time. She continues to encourage me and remind me I am doing a great job as a mumma. We are forever grateful and love you Angie, you have such a special place in our hearts. Its because of you that I had such a positive birth experience. Thank you! read more

Doula Angie was AMAZING! From day one she not only brought a sense of calm and comfort to the pregnancy and birthing experience, but she also felt like family. Being the husband and first time dad, you feel unprepared and unsure what to do. No amount of books or youtube videos would provide the knowledge and experience that Angie brings. With her hands on appoarch and being accessible anytime, she was critical in helping us feel comfortable in and out of the hospital. At the hospital, she helped keep my wife and I calm and provided the one-on-one service you need that you wouldn't typically get in a busy hospital environment. Could not recommend her more and we tell all our friends to get a Doula now! Thanks Angie! read more

Upon deciding to hire a doula, we spent a lot of time researching and asking around to find the right one. I posted on a Facebook group, Rebel Mamas, inquiring about a doula. I received a lot of feedback and Angie's name showed up in the find multiple times. I called about 10 doulas to see what they had to say on the phone and to find out whether I connected with any of them. From there I met with two and had video chats with three others. I knew from the moment I began talking with Angie that she was the one. She was kind, compassionate and very sincere. I was a special case, a high risk pregnancy with a history of miscarriage. My OBGYN at Mount Sinai thought I would be lucky to make it to 25 weeks. Angie seemed very willing to help us and was flexible with the fact that I really could go into labour at any time. She knew taking us on that the outcome could not be in our favour and that it was a difficult situation. She was more than happy to support our journey and I knew based on her caring nature that she was the one for us. My pregnancy went much better than anyone could have anticipated. There were a few bumps in the road, but overall, things went well. My baby was head down during the entire pregnancy but decided to turn into Breech position sometime in my 30th week. Angie spent countless hours researching and sending me contacts for professionals that could help turn our baby. I saw a chiropractor, and osteopath, pelvic floor specialist and acupuncturist to try and turn our baby. Angie, a qualified Spinning Babies instructor, also came to our house to teach us on the 3 Sisters of Balance. Three Spinning Babies techniques that are proven to turn baby. She checked in on us daily and was available to speak with us at any time. This was a stressful period for me because I had taken a Hypnobirthing course and was planning on a natural unmedicated birth. Angie helped me realize that no matter how our baby decided to come into the world that it would be perfect. Her positive and supportive attitude helped to ease my mind. Not only did she send helpful texts every day, she also sent educational documents for me to read to stay informed about my situation and the possibility of having an ECV done. Having the knowledge at my fingertips gave me piece of mind that the choices we made were right for us. In the end we went with our gut and opted out of an ECV. Luckily for us it was the right choice given that the umbilical cord was too short, not allowing our babe to turn safely. We had a planned cesarean birth and having Angie there was amazing. Not only did she keep my husband and I calm, she photographed the birth for us. I am so grateful for the photos and birth story she provided us with, such a beautiful memory that if not for her would not be part of our journey. We are planning to try for a second child in the next 10 months and we'll definitely have Angie support us through the experience again, even though it will be a planned cesarean birth. Her calm and reassuring presence made our stressful situation beautiful and perfect. I wouldn't have had it any other way. Thank you Angie! read more

Having Angie as our doula was amazing! Her extensive experience and compassionate and calm personality made us feel more confident and relaxed about the whole experience. She took the time to answer our questions, gave us several tips on various subjects like when I developed PUPPS at the end of pregnancy or different ways to breastfeed, she was responsive, communicative and detail oriented which really helped us manage birth and the first month as new parents. During birth and throughout the month she was always , she worked with my husband and myself equally since my husband wanted to be very involved in the process. I'd love to have her support again if we decide to have a second baby! read more

As my wife and I were preparing for our first born, I turned to one of my best friends (who has three young children of his own) for some soon-to-be fatherly advice. The first thing that came out of his mouth was "get a Doula". At that point in time I had never heard of a Doula. In fact, I thought that a Doula was a device, not a person. My friend assured me that having a Doula was worth the cost and that he and his wife had worked with a Doula for the births of both his second and third child, and his only regret was not having one for his first. When my wife and I began the search for the perfect Doula we were looking for someone that was motherly, supportive, educated, and easy to connect with. After interviewing with a couple of Doulas from the Hamilton and Halton region, my wife and I met with Angie and instantly connected - this was something that was very important to us because ultimately you are inviting a stranger that you have met a couple times to help bring your child into the world, and that is truly one of life's most intimate moments. Our baby was due to arrive on June 23rd, but he decided to make an early arrival, making his way into our lives on May 24th. Because of our baby's early arrival, we did not get a chance to do our final meeting with Angie and were required to improvise and learn on the fly. Angie's ability to suggest different methods of dealing with the pain was essential in helping my wife to achieve her goal of a non-medicated delivery. As for myself, I definitely wasn't equipped or prepared to support my wife in the way she needed and deserved. Angie walked us both through every step of the process, bringing a sense of calmness that otherwise would not have been present. We welcomed a healthy baby boy, and although we never had a chance to finalize our ideal birth scenario, we wouldn't change a thing about the entire experience and are already hoping that Angie will be available if/when we welcome baby #2 into the family. Jason Thomas read more

Angie was an amazing doula for the birth of our first baby and we would highly recommend her. She spent over 18 hours with us during labour and was so supportive, attentive and caring. We cannot speak more highly of her, and will definitely have her help for our second baby! read more

We are so grateful for the love and support we received from Angie prenatally, during labour and delivery, and post partum. In the months and weeks leading up to our baby's birth, she was amazingly supportive and always available if we had questions. She checked in with us frequently and was a great source of information and preparation for birth. She arrived quickly during labour and was an amazing source of strength and comfort during our home birth. Her calming presence and labour toolkit was so appreciated during a very short but intense home birth. She also looked after our toddler during the final moments of delivery, while simultaneously managing to capture the most precious moments on video. She stayed with us post partum to ensure we were settled and checked in often. Shortly after the birth, she presented us with our beautiful birth story, as well as all the videos and pictures.  We would highly recommend Angie's services to anyone looking for a doula. She was a fantastic fit for us and we are so grateful for her help in welcoming our sweet baby to the world. read more

Angie was such a wonderful support and wealth of information during my pregnancy. She took the time to answer all the questions that I had. As my due date approached I had a lot of back and forth from the hospital and Angie's experienc, knowledge and understanding helpes to make my birth experience the beautiful event that it was even as some stressful situations arose . I highly recommend Angie's birth support services and will definitely use her services if we are blessed with more children in the future. Thank you again Angie!!! read more

When my wife, a doula herself, mentioned that she wanted to have a doula at the delivery, I was surprised. I thought having all the knowledge herself, she wouldn't need anyone to help her other than me. Also I was wondering what my role would be having another person with us so I was hesitant. Yet, I agreed to at least meet Angie once before making a decision. When we met her, we felt an instant connection and she earned our trust very quickly. Being new in the country and not having many people to support us, she made us feel like we are not alone. Her experience working as a doula in the area, personally knowing our midwives, the nurses etc. was relieving to me. On the day of the delivery, her guidance on which steps to take was very helpful. The labor started at midnight and picked up quickly. She was very quick to arrive at our house when we called her to say that the contractions are getting stronger and frequent. When she arrived, she started to work with my wife instantly and never let go until after a few hours of the delivery. We happened to have an unplanned homebirth and we managed to remain calm thanks to her. She also worked in harmony with our midwives as a great team member besides guiding me how to support my wife. If we hadn't have her with us that day, I would probably worry and have to take care of everything, I would have left my wife's side many times during those very intense hours. I'm very grateful for Angie's presence at the delivery of our baby, not only as a professional but also as a friend with motherly affection that made us feel at home in this new setting that we were trying to get used to. I am now totally convinced that doulas need doulas too and working with Angie was the best decision! read more

When my wife asked me if I would be interested in hiring a Doula, I wasn't entirely sure who that was. When she said we may need some extra support for planning beforehand and attaining education involved in having a newborn, I was sceptical about the help because we attended prenatal classes, we have a lot of family close by, and I believed we could handle it on our own. So, I was wondering why we should spend the money - money we would surely need to save for our newborn. I agreed, at least, to meet with Angie and see what services she offered and try to understand why we needed her. Immediately, my wife and I were both drawn to her calm demeanour, light-hearted humour, and gentle personality. I loved that she was interested in giving us useful information and she was clearly passionate about her role, but never pressured us to commit to her services. We made the best decision, which was to hire Angie and take advantage of her vast and up-to-date knowledge, her visits, her strategies, as well as her approachability to text her anytime we needed. My wife experienced some challenges towards the end of pregnancy like gestational diabetes and cholestasis, and Angie provided us with information to help us deal with those obstacles as well as questions for us to ask our OB. I loved that we never felt "on the clock" with Angie - she never rushed away from us to meet with someone else - in fact, she stayed with us most visits past her allotted time because she was so invested in us and our baby. And, from a husband's point of view, I never felt like she was overstepping and trying to bump me out of my own experience of becoming a new father. During the labour, Angie was always right there for support - whether it was to get my wife some water or taking her through the exercises she had taught us previously. All I can say is that you won't be disappointed in her services...only the fact that her services eventually come to an end........unless you have more kids. read more

To be honest, getting a doula was my wife's idea. I knew a doula would be helpful for her, but I didn't realize how helpful it would be for me. Angie was extremely helpful during pregnancy. She answered all of my questions as well as helped me to feel prepared and know what to expect. During labour and my son's birth, I found it really reassuring to have her knowledge and experience. I had no idea what would happen or what I should do to help my wife. Everything that I had read or learned from books went out the window when my wife went into labour. Angie was like a coach for me and helped me to support and help my wife in the ways she needed. It was really helpful to have an extra person there to support my wife when I needed to eat or step away. Financially, it was 100% worth every penny and I would definitely hire Angie again. I recommend that everyone use Angie with their pregnancy. read more