Whether it's your first or fourth birth, you'll find comfort here
Birth is a transformative journey, and no two experiences are the same. With the right support, you can feel empowered, informed, and confident as you welcome your baby into the world.
What to expect when you hire a birth doula
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Continuous Support: Emotional, physical, and informative evidence-based guidance throughout labor, as well as on-call 24/7 support in the weeks leading up to your birth. I will be there for you to answer your questions, clarify what I am able to and to lean on (both physically and emotionally) throughout your entire experience
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Comfort Techniques: Breathing exercises, massage, positioning, and relaxation methods. Using my knowledge (and all my handy tools in my doula bag), I will do everything I can to help ensure you're as comfortable as possible throughout your labout
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Advocacy & Encouragement: Helping you voice your birth preferences and feel empowered. I’ll be there here to help you move toward the birth experience you want, staying flexible and keeping you and your baby safe and supported
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Partner Support: Assisting your birth partner to be confident and involved. If there is someone else aside from you and I who wants to be involved in your birth experience, I will always ensure they feel comfortable and safe to support you and share what I can with them
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Calm & Reassurance: A steady, nurturing presence to help you feel safe and supported
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Post-Birth Assistance: Immediate postpartum care, bonding support, and initial breastfeeding guidance. After delivery, I am there to support you through the initial transition and newborn feeding. I also offer one in-home visit to give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding newborn care, feeding or to chat about your birth. You take the lead in this visit!
Client Experiences
"Lidia was an absolute blessing during the birth of my baby boy. From the moment we connected, she made me feel supported, heard, and completely at ease. Her calming presence and encouragement helped me stay strong through every stage of labor. She knew exactly when to step in with comfort measures and when to gently guide me, and that made all the difference in my birth experience.
If you’re looking for a doula who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond, Lidia is the one."
~ Muna Yusuf | Toronto Area
An empathetic doula who always keeps it real
Birth is transformative. A balance of backbone and flexibility, evidence-based knowledge and light-hearted conversation. As your doula, I am here to ensure you feel fully supported, both emotionally and physically, as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life.
With one to two in-home visits before the arrival of your baby, we'll get to know each other. You will learn pain-management techniques to help while you labour at home, stages of labour, and what to expect no matter where you choose to birth your baby. After delivery, I will be there as you navigate the newborn transition.
I offer one in-home visit and you can choose to book as many postpartum hours as you wish.
Pricing & Packages
Ottawa Birth Doula Packages. Supporting you at home, the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre and in hospitals such as Montfort, The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital
Birth Only
This package is for you if you're looking for someone with evidence based knowledge to support you before your baby arrives, through labour and the birth of your baby. I will be your biggest cheerleader. Offering two prenatal meetings. Birth plan development, preparation for labour, nursery & home preparation. 24/7 on-call availability from 37 weeks onward. Attendance at your birth, and up to 2 hours after birth. One postpartum check-in.
Birth & Postpartum 24
Offering everything wonderful from "Birth Only" plus 24 hours of in-home postpartum support.
My time in your home is centered around nurturing your whole family. I provide gentle care for your baby; feeding, soothing, and bathing, while supporting your recovery with nourishing meals and light household tasks.
Beyond that, I offer a calm, reassuring presence where your questions are welcomed and you feel fully supported.
Birth & Postpartum 48
Offering everything wonderful from Birth & Postpartum 24, but with 48 hours of in-home postpartum support.
Additional postpartum hours can be added at $34/hour
$1,200 CAD
$1,930 CAD
$2,660 CAD
I’m here to support you, let’s begin with a chat.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What is a doula? A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. They don’t offer medical care, but work alongside healthcare providers to help families feel supported, informed, and confident throughout their experience.
Do you support home births as well as hospital births? Absolutely! I support at hospitals such as Queensway Carlton Hospital, The Ottawa Hospital (Civic), Hopital Montfort and Amonte General Hospital. I also support births at the Ottawa Birth & Wellness Centre
Can my partner still be involved if I have a doula? Absolutely. I support both you and your partner, not replace them. Your partner remains your main support person, while I help guide, reassure, and offer practical suggestions so they feel more confident and involved throughout the experience.
What happens if I have a C-section? During a C-section, I will be there to provide emotional support and help you understand what to expect. I may not be in the operating room, but I will support your partner and will be there afterward to help with recovery, feeding, and newborn care.
When should I hire a doula? You can hire a doula at any point, but earlier in pregnancy is ideal to get the full range of support. Booking in advance also helps ensure availability and gives you time to build a strong, supportive relationship.
What happens if I go into labour and my doula is unavailable? If I’m unavailable when you go into labour (for example, due to another birth or an emergency), I have trusted backup doulas who are aligned with how I support my clients. You’ll still receive consistent, compassionate care throughout your experience.