Testimonials

A good friend gave me the gift of a doula for my pregnancy and my daughter's birth.  A year ago I didn't even know what a doula was!  Meredith was just an email away, providing me with answers to my many questions, explaining to me further options I had, and helping me process all the changes that were happening to me.  During the birth, Meredith was very intuitive, knowing when to offer suggestions and when I just needed space.  She helped me to stick with my birth plan as much as possible, offering me and my husband helpful suggestions for pain relief.  I will definitely ask Meredith to attend me next time around!  ~ Chloe's mom

Dear Meredith- It is a blessing to have met you. I knew from the first time we talked on the phone that you were the one. Sounds like a love letter to a doula! :) I am so grateful for your love and support during my pregnancy and throughout labour and delivery. I appreciated your wide perspective. I appreciated your deep listening, and your gentle touch. Thanks for all your reminders. You are the perfect doula for me! May many women experience your love and support. May your business flourish.
~Ezra's mom

We chose a doula for support, as another loving being present at the birth, so I didn't have to feel solely responsible for support. Communication with Meredith was clear, direct and understanding. She was/is phenomenal and I really enjoy being in her presence. During labour she was close by, attentive but never over-bearing. The emotional support, knowing she was present was most helpful. Meredith will be at my next child's birth.
~Ezra's dad

Meredith is an extremely professional, competent and compassionate doula. We were very impressed with her calm and friendly demeanour, so much so that we asked her to assist us with our second baby's birth. We do not hesitate to recommend her as a doula for anyone who feels that they could benefit from any of the myriad skills and services that a doula has to offer. As a bonus, her birth stories are a priceless addition to the whole experience. Thanks Meredith! ~Cohen & Eamon's parents

 Meredith, thank you so much for everything you have done for us! You were amazing at the birth of Makenzie! You made my birth a lot easier and helped me with my low back pain. You were a great help to both me and {my husband}. He was really happy to have you there, to help him, giving him breaks especially when he wasn't feeling well. You did so much for me from feeding me, giving me cold packs and just doing whatever you thought I would benefit from.
Also, thank you so much for taking the wonderful pictures of the entire experience and our beautiful daughter!  The video of Makenzie will be a great reminder of how precious she was as a newborn!  When we read the story you made for Makenzie of her journey into the world, my husband and I both had tears in our eyes!
We were all very lucky to have you at Makenzie's birth and to have you after as well! Bryce loved his play time too! If we have another baby we would be honoured to have you there with us again. Thank you for adding so much to our great experience!
~Bryce & Makenzie's mom

We're both really glad we had Meredith with us for the birth of our daughter. Being 1st time parents, it was deeply reassuring to know that we had someone as competent and supportive as Meredith to help guide us through the whole experience. We were both better able to relax and be present to the moment thanks to Meredith. Throughout the whole time, from prenatal visits where we really got to know each other, throughout the wonderful home birth that Meredith not only made possible but also captured beautifully in photos, to the thoughtful postnatal check-ins and the lovely birth story that she wrote for us, Meredith provided the best possible support and helped to enrich a truly wonderful experience.
~Esme's mom

Meredith took the time to get to know us and what kind of birth we wanted. She modelled the type of support I could give [my wife]. She also let us know what was normal, par for the course, gave us an idea of where we were at in the process and took many wonderful photos. She also wrote a lovely birth story that we will always cherish. It helped us both relax a great deal, knowing that she was there to guide us. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks so much, Meredith!
~Esme's dad

Meredith is so accessible- in every sense of the word. She's easy to talk to and readily available. We had an easy connection and it felt natural to welcome her into the family. I felt comfortable to call or chat with her about anything and everything/ All of the resources she shared I would otherwise not have had access to- books, DVDs were invaluable. Her sense of what I needed was spot on. She just fit in so well. Her soothing touch and her gift of being able to help me focus on the incredible journey my body was going through helped me live in the moment.

We absolutely LOVE her gift to Hudson- his birth story. I shared it with all of my close friends and family- it brought nearly everyone to tears for its beauty and window into our incredible experience. I think the thing that strikes me most about what I gained from having Meredith as my doula has less to do with her physical presence at our birth and more to do with what she taught me about my role as a mother.  So much emphasis tends to be placed on the birth experience, which as incredible as it is (and it was for us!) it is one event of many on a continuum from pregnancy and birth and in to motherhood. I now see the inherent connection between the growing & learning I did in my pregnancy with the help of Meredith & all her resources, and how this has shaped the kind of mother I am today. I became empowered by the wisdom and experience shared from one woman to another, on matter ranging from the birth experience to the beauty of a woman's mind and body and the gift of bringing a child into this world. By being encouraged to be an active participant in my pregnancy and labour I developed a heightened awareness & consciousness of what it means to be a mother - and the kind of mother I wish to be for my son Hudson. For this I am forever grateful.
~Hudson's mom

I feel the only way to do it {give birth} is with Meredith- every time I hope. Her overall presence made a challenging process run smoothly because of her calming way and knowledge. She did everything we needed, and comforted {my wife}.
~Hudson's dad

This being our first child, and a home birth, we thought it very important to have as much support and experience present as possible; thus we decided to have a doula present. The moment we met Meredith we knew she just what we had been looking for. She is such a wonderful caring person, whom we trusted immediately, and were very excited to have her energy present at our daughter's birth.
During labour, Meredith seemed to intuitively know what I needed to make me more comfortable, whether it be massage, warm oat bags or quiet tips for my husband on how he could help me through this important process. As labour progressed, Meredith was right there holding my hand and keeping my spirits up with encouraging words as we welcomed our little girl into the world.
Afterwards she helped to make sure all 3 of us were able to rest comfortably.
Meredith was a wonderful addition to our birth team. I think anyone would be very blessed to have her present as they bring their little one into the world.
~Gabriella's mom

Meredith was such a help for us during the birth of both of our children- I can't imaine not having a doula to help us through both of our home births.
I still remember a phrase she would use during the labour & birth of our first baby - I was having a particularly painful contractions, she put a warm cloth on my back and said in a very calming voice, "breathe to the baby". My husband, who was holding me at the time, said he immediately felt me relax into the contraction and I felt more focused and ready to face the next one!
With the birth of our second baby, nothing could beat the calming effects of having warm water poured over my back as I laboured in the birth pool at home. Very therapeutic! My husband and I can't imagine our 2 home births without our wonderful doula - thank you Meredith!
~Benjamin & Thea's mom

While I was labouring at home, I loved having the extra hands of a doula. My husband was (surprisingly!) awesome and him and Meredith were the perfect support team for me. Even if that meant...someone rubbed my back while the other held a bucket while I puked and contracted at the same time! ~Roman's mom

I really wanted to try birthing naturally with no medications or interventions and felt I needed experienced support to help with this goal. Meredith came prepared with aids (ball, hot compresses, ideas) in labour and helped my husband help me. I felt I could ask anything or tell her to stop if need be. Having someone who knows what is going on and knows what I want was the most beneficial part of having a doula. I felt that Meredith was able to give me strength and encouragement during the tough part of labour, but she did this without interfering with the hospital staff or us as a couple.
~Adia's mom

I wanted support in case I passed out! And to help make sure {my wife} enjoyed the birth as much as possible. Communication was fantastic - Meredith, you picked up on non-verbal cues as well! You rocked during labour! The snacks after birth saved me from hitting the floor! Having an extra set of experienced hands and the breastfeeding support and postpartum blues support were key. I definitely hope Meredith could help again {at our next birth}.
~Abigail's dad

I wanted a doula for both my husband and I to have the most positive birth experience. Meredith was relaxed, laid back and clear, and helped us figure out what we wanted for a birth plan. She helped me through every single contraction, and came over after the birth for breastfeeding support. The pain management ideas and the support of knowing she was there to help us were very calming.
~Abigail's mom