This page is sponsored by True Blue Natural Family Resources.
It’s great that there are so many choices when giving birth. We’ve complied all the resources in the area, so you can make an informed decision.
Doulas
First Question, we know, we know! What is a Doula? Dona International says that, “A doula who accompanies a woman in labor mothers the mother, taking care of her emotional needs throughout childbirth. A doula also provides support and suggestions for partners that can enhance their experiences of birth. A postpartum doula continues that valuable emotional support and guidance, helping a family make a smooth transition into new family dynamics.”
A doula provides physical, emotional, and informational support to women and their partners during labour and birth. They help and advise on comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage, and positioning. Assistance to families in gathering information about the course of their labour and their options. Provide continuous emotional reassurance and comfort; non-medical skills such as massage and other non-pharmacological pain relief measures. Assistance to partners who want to play an active support role.
Doulas in York Regionn
For The Love of The Family
Phone: 905-836-4342
For The Love of The Family provides labour/birth and postpartum support and breastfeeding support. Experience and training with Postpartum Mood Disorders, multiples and advanced breastfeeding difficulties.
Joanne Ilaqua, RPN, trained doula(DONA)
Phone: 905-252-0191
A Registered Practical Nurse and a trained doula(DONA). Most importantly, I am the mother of 4 children.
Currently registered with: The College of Nurses, Doulas of North America (DONA), Doula C.A.R.E., Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) and I hold Level “C” Certification in CPR.
Helping Hands Doula Services - Heather Aguilera CD
Phone: (905)862-3263
As a certified, experienced doula I work with expectant parents to have a positive, joyous birth experience. We work together to try to minimize interventions and maximize control while maintaining the health and safety of mom and baby. I provide emotional, educational and physical support before, during and immediately after the birth of your child.
Mona Mathews :Serving York Region
Phone: 905-473-5939
Birth Doula Services& Pre and Post Natal Services
I am a member in good standing with DONA (doulas of North America) And Doula C.A.R.E. ( Canadian Registry of doulas)
Whispering Heart Doula Services Joanne Raines CD(DONA)
Birth & Postpartum Doula Serving York Region and Toronto
Phone: (905) 773-2789
Email: jmraines51@yahoo.com - Please type Doula Services in the subject line.
As a trained, certified, experienced doula, providing you with the information, physical and emotional support to birth your baby and to transition when your little one(s) join your family. Working with you prenatally, through labour, birth and/or postpartum for your most positive experience possible. You’re welcome to visit my website and contact me.
Midwives
Did you know that midwerfry is covered by the Ontario Government? Most women don’t.
A midwife is a registered health care professional who provides primary care to women during pregnancy, labour and birth, including conducting normal vaginal deliveries, and providing care to mothers and babies during the first 6 weeks postpartum.
We are a practice of 8 Registered Midwives. We offer a choice of birthplace: home or hospital. We hold admitting and discharge privileges at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket and York Central Hospital in Richmond Hill. We work in teams to offer 24-hour oncall availability. Our office is located in Aurora. Our regular office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 - 4:30 and Friday 10 - 4.
College of Midwives of Ontario
Phone: (416)327-0874
Email: admin@cmo.on.ca
Registered midwives in Ontario act as primary caregivers for pregnant women. They attend labour and delivery in both home and hospital settings. Registered midwives have hospital privileges and may order all of the necessary lab tests for women in their care. On the College’s site you may find a midwife in your area.
