My wife and I purchased two lactation consultant sessions (one pre birth and one a couple days post…read morebirth) from Angela Grant Buechner, to help with strategies to feed our second baby. We couldn't be happier with our decision. Our only regret is that we didn't hire her before our first baby (for whom breast feeding was a real struggle). Breast feeding with Angela watching and providing constructive feedback was the most helpful part of her services -- something that could never be matched by just reading a book or pamphlet or watching YouTube. Angela was an excellent listener and responded directly to all our questions. She immediately put us both at ease. She was VERY knowledgeable and on occasion (all at very appropriate times) backed up some of her information with reference to published studies. Most importantly, Angela was not at all judgmental about my wife's decision to not exclusively feed our baby breast milk -- a decision reached after careful consideration and some nutrition issues we experienced with our first baby (a couple years before we hired Angela). We couldn't recommend Angela more.

From the owner: Expert Care for Birth, Babies & Breastfeeding can help you feel confident & ready for birth,…read morefeeding & caring for your new baby! Private support from RN/Lactation Consultants before , Birth Doula support for ALL kinds of birth, and Postpartum Doula visits for help once baby is home, to rest, recover and learn!

My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Kate as a Doula. She brought an incredibly calm energy to a…read morestressful event, and ensured that we felt informed and supported every step of the way through the birth (even joining the OR for the c-section when we requested it!) From preparation in advance...through to follow up with our newborn a week after, Kate was always available to answer any questions that we had to help us navigate this exciting time. Thank you Kate!

Kate the great! It's cheesy but true. Here's why:…read more We hired Kate for my second labour. My first labour was okay. It was a textbook labour (aka "easy") and epidural-free, under the care of midwives in a birth centre. That being said, I felt traumatized by it for quite some time afterwards. The pain totally surprised me and I felt like things got out of control. It was otherworldly and, quite frankly, I needed more support than I got. During my second pregnancy, I did some research. I realised midwives, doctors, and nurses are great as healthcare providers, but they don't provide much emotional support. I wanted more emotional support and I wanted A LOT of suggestions on how to manage the pain in the moment. Enter Kate. She impressed me right away because I could see she was super organised. She also had an immense toolkit to manage pain and calm emotions. Hiring her was a no-brainer (although I admit I had some sticker shock -- more on this later) My second labour ended up being more challenging than the first (epidural failed, baby was stuck, etc.), but it felt better and more peaceful thanks to Kate's presence. Nothing about it felt traumatic. I cannot recommend Kate enough. Don't believe my review? My husband was skeptical prior to meeting Kate. "I don't think she'll be able to offer much more than a midwife", he said. After meeting her, he was surprised and impressed by her knowledge and toolkit. After labour, he agreed with me that she was worth every penny.

You not only would want, but need, the dynamic duo of Doulas on Bikes as part of your pregnancy,…read morebirthing and postpartum journey. Mira, as my doula, brought an exceptional level of knowledge, kindness, compassion, attentiveness and support to my experience that cannot be measured. Her guidance during labour was incredible and when things took an unexpected turn, she continued to be a voice of reason myself and my husband could rely on. The extra care she took of my family through postpartum and the fourth trimester was instrumental and a main reason my confidence grew as a first time mom. Mira knows what you need before you even do and she lends an empathetic ear whenever you need it. I also attended Vera's breast(chest) feeding class which was very informative and equips you with the necessary information to feel prepared. Birthing people, you need these two amazing humans in your corner. Thank you Mira & Vera!

From the owner: We are a sister team supporting pregnant people and new families in Toronto's West End. Our…read moreservices start from prenatal and even pre-conception, throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum period up to 3 months of age. People love that we are local (we bike!) we are enviro-friendly (and can help you too!) and we really are sisters, so it's not just the feeling of family, we are family!

Very good services and staff. My son used to not eat anything. I tried my best to feed him with…read morenutrient-filled food. Still, he refused to eat. At last, I approached for the service of The New Mummy Company. The children's occupational therapists there helped me with certain useful tips and methods that made my son eat. Their selective foods and diets really helped in the growth of my son. He stopped his hesitation to eat food. Thanks to The New Mummy Company!!!

From the owner: The New Mummy Company Inc is a parenting services company offering a wide variety of prenatal and…read morepostpartum services to new and expectant parents in the privacy and comfort of your own home. Since moving to our location at Bronte & Dundas in Oakville we are delighted to offer group classes in our luxurious training room. We have a variety of prenatal classes on offer, CPR & First Aid classes and more. We are proud to offer a variety of prenatal education classes, birth doulas, sleep education, CPR for infants & children, nutritional therapy, breastfeeding support, prenatal & baby yoga and our most in demand service night nannies. We are based in Oakville, ON but our services cover all of Toronto and the wider GTA. Since September 2015 we have also been offering services to Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa. Most recently we have started offering our night nanny and postpartum doula services in Edmonton, AB.

I didn't even know what a night doula was until I was probably a month or so away from giving…read morebirth. I was so incredibly grateful for Helping Hands and Sharon fitting us into their schedule. As a first time mom new to Toronto I had zero support. I was so grateful for Sharon's care of our daughter and guidance for me as a new mother. She showed me how to use my breast pump, ways to help feed a bottle, burping and baby wrapping methods. She made me feel at ease and helped me get some rest in those early nights. Something I didn't think I could do anything about. I highly highly recommend considering a night doula if it's in your budget. It gave us peace of mind and we would definitely hire again for another child.

We had a WONDERFUL virtual/in person experience with Kristi and Jabir. Due to the pandemic, when we…read morehired them we went for the virtual package pre and post natal. We had a really informative and helpful one on one zoom call about 1.5 months prior to my due date, but they were answering my questions in our group WhatsApp chat from the moment I signed up! They always responded so promptly, and put our minds at ease. I had a c-section scheduled, but went into labour two days before! So Kristi was able to help guide me through the symptoms and contractions and advise us when we should head to the hospital. After we came home, we utilized them a LOT for all our baby questions from sleep patterns, rashes, breastfeeding, anything! We upgraded to have our lactation specialist come into the home and help us - 100% worth it and we still refer back to what we learned with her. Kristi is well versed in breastfeeding techniques, so helped us keep up with things - and when our baby cried straight for two days, was able to advise us over a call that the baby might still be hungry and need top ups, and solved our crying baby! We used our last session for an in person visit with Kristi, so she could meet our baby (lower risk times) and still she helped us with gas issues/ideas to help baby, etc. I cannot recommend this service enough! I'm a first time Mom, and having them in my corner was the best thing I did for myself and my family. Do not hesitate to hire them - even virtually - because they really do go above and beyond and it's a wonderful experience.