When my partner and I 1st learned we would soon be parents, we started with far different ideals…read moreabout pregnancy and childbirth than what we ended with. I signed us up for the Bradley Method class with Amy after a brief chat with her on the phone. It was the best decision that we made during the entire pregnancy. We learned so much, that when we were faced with some complications at the end of the pregnancy, we navigated them well informed and with no fear. Most importantly we were given the knowledge and confidence to have an incredible home birth we had hoped for, which we couldn't have done without Amy. I can't say enough about her and the Bradley Method class and philosophy.

From the owner: We help expecting families take control of their birth and parenting journeys and create a lasting…read morelegacy by teaching them about their rights, supporting their choices & recording their journey. Through childbirth education, birth doula and postpartum doula support, yoga, massage, photography, placenta encapsulation and many other services, we are there for you from belly to baby and beyond. We offer: prenatal planning, antepartum doula, childbirth education, labour doula, postpartum doula, maternity photography, birth photography, newborn photography, family photography, prenatal & postnatal yoga, Thai Yoga massage, Reiki, placenta encapsulation and a variety of other services to support the pregnant woman.

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.

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!

Having Kelly as part of our birth experience was the best decision we made. Everything you could…read morewant or hope for in a doula she has - knowledge, experience, care, warmth, support, presence, confidence, wisdom, inspiration, intuition. Even now, two months later, she continues to be a source of support and care. She makes us feel like she is part of the family and we know our baby is better off for having had Kelly at the start of her life. Everything about our experience with her can be summoned up in one word: love.

From the owner: Labour, placenta encapsulation, breastfeeding and newborn expert. Helping to ease the transition…read morefor you and your newborn. We provide experienced birth doula and postpartum doula support, placenta encapsulation and birth pool rentals.

The best place for anything fertility, prenatal and postpartum! This clinic has it all, from…read moreprenatal yoga classes to cesarean scar release therapy...they have all the paramedical services you need during this time and the most welcoming and warmest staff. Also a bonus that the space is so esthetically appealing and the owner has curated the best products in their cute storefront including kids books, pregnancy safe products and even preloved clothing. The clinic is located in Leslieville by Greenwood and Queen, offers plenty of street parking and the streetcar is right around the corner. It is located at the bottom of a building so there's around 5 steps you need to make to get inside.

Love this place! If you are pre-natal or post-natal or no natal this place is so lovely…read more Started going for pre-natal massages as I had some trouble finding a place that knew what they were doing in that area. I was a bit more picky as any expecting mom would be with her body. The massage therapists here know their stuff, they know the right props to use the right positioning and they are so receptive of what the client wants. I ended up coming here for a bunch of different ailments that pregnancy started bringing on. I went for chiropractor and physiotherapy as well. Each served its purpose in helping me along my journey of feeling good. The studio is well kept and nice, the only issue is if you are driving there isn't a lot of parking spaces available. Would highly recommend to any woman on any journey they are on to go here. They are so welcoming and their services are great. They know their stuff!

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.