Testimonials
Pamela
Home birth with midwives
First-Time Mom
Without a doubt, having Victoria as my doula was a gift from God! Before the delivery we met and it was as if we had been friends all our lives. The treatment and coexistence was so natural and familiar. I received words of encouragement and support when I was nervous and when I shared my fears or doubts. She always supported me with interesting and educational information that helped me a lot to make the necessary decisions at each stage. On the day of the delivery, having Victoria with us was like having a loved one, a sister there accompanying me, supporting me. Her calm voice, her loving hands. When she put her hand on mine I felt an indescribable power, I can only say that this is her mission and she does it with all her heart. One of the greatest gifts she gave me was being in contact with my mom (who was many miles away from me) and making her feel calm, telling her how the labor was going and sending me her messages and words of love. Words fall short, but I can say that the love that my husband, my baby and I received from Victoria will always be in our hearts.
Yvette
Home birth with midwives
VBAC Mom
I hope that like me, you are lucky enough to have the VBAC doula by your side during your pregnancy journey. I wholeheartedly believe that the main reason I had a successful unmedicated VBAC was because of Victoria’s support throughout my pregnancy. She will arm you with knowledge to ask your care provider proper questions and guide you throughout your pregnancy. Victoria is kind, extremely helpful and caring. She has such passion for her role as a Doula. I cannot express enough how grateful I am that she was there for me. She is incredibly supportive and will undoubtedly help you achieve the type of birth that you have always hoped for.
Karyna
Hospital Birth
VBAC Mom
Warm. Supportive. Knowledgeable. Calming. Passionate. Those are just a few words out of many that would describe Victoria. Right from the beginning, Victoria always made me feel comfortable and at peace - like catching up with a close friend. She was always available to ask for advice, share happy updates with, and to vent to. Without fail, Victoria was there! After a traumatic C-section with my son, it was my dream to deliver my second child vaginally, and unmedicated. Victoria supported my goals and armed me with the knowledge and tools I would need to succeed. We discussed all the potential interventions, the whole birth process, guided meditation, partner support…the list goes on. It is because of her that I felt so empowered throughout my whole pregnancy and then during labour. With every doctor’s appointment, I felt armed with knowledge. I went into labour fast and furiously (I gave birth 3 hours after feeling my first contraction) and ended up having back labour. Victoria stayed on the phone with me during the drive to the hospital and she was waiting for me right at the door when we arrived to wheel me to the maternity unit. I can confidently say that it is thanks to Victoria that I was able to have a successful unmedicated VBAC. If anyone is second guessing getting a doula, I can tell you right now that it is worth it. And in particular, having Victoria by my side through this beautiful journey made a world of a difference.
Emily
Hospital Birth
VBAC Mom
This was my second pregnancy and I knew that if I wanted to attempt a VBAC then I wanted to be as prepared as I could be, so obtaining the services of a doula was one way I could prepare for a VBAC. After reviewing Victoria’s website and meeting with her it was obvious that she would be the perfect doula for us. Not only is Victoria very knowledgeable about the physiological aspects of labour and birth but she is also a very compassionate and empathetic person. I highly recommend Victoria’s prenatal classes in addition to her services for labouring and birth - there is so much that I learned from her classes and was so much more prepared for labour the second time around when compared to my first pregnancy and birth. When it came to my labour experience Victoria was right there providing verbal support, advice, and physically aiding me through contractions. I honestly would not have endured my labour unmedicated without her. I am so grateful to have had Victoria by my side and would definitely recommend her to anyone (especially if they are considering a VBAC).
Dara
Hospital Birth
First-Time Mom
Last spring, my partner and I welcomed our first daughter into the world and we both wholeheartedly agree that including Victoria as a part of our birth team was the best decision we could have made. The sessions that Victoria provides are incredibly informative and helped prepare me and my partner to be able to advocate for our family. We feel so grateful for everything we learnt and our experience. Victoria genuinely cares about those she is working with and her approach is caring, nurturing, and empowering. I am so proud of my birthstory and greatly attribute that to Victoria's support. As my partner and I discuss expanding our family, we cannot imagine doing it without Victoria on our team.
Krystal
Hospital Birth
VBAC Mom
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, I knew it was time to start preparing for the VBAC I so desperately wanted. I found Victoria through an online search, and I'm so happy that I did because she was a big part in not only my successful vaginal birth but also throughout my pregnancy and postpartum journey. Throughout the pregnancy, she shared her knowledge and support through both in-person and virtual meetings. She was always available through text message or a phone call whenever I needed her. One thing that really stood out for me was the way she prioritized our wants and our needs. She involved my husband in all that we did and wanted to make sure he was comfortable and confident going into the birth as well. In the days leading up to the birth, she was a great support, providing helpful advice at all hours of the day. Once labor had begun, she was by my side at the hospital, making sure that all of my wishes were met with the labor and delivery. We are so thankful that we found Victoria and would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a Doula.
Audrey
Hospital Birth
First-Time Mom
Victoria was fantastic as my doula. Her knowledge, passion for moms' well-being and for the type of childbirth I was hoping to experience (which I fortunately did) made me feel comfortable with her from the start. She was also very available and supportive before, during, and after the birth of my baby. During childbirth, I was able to fully focus on the delivery of my baby without other concerns as I knew she was there and had my back. I would definitely recommend Victoria for people looking for a caring and knowledgeable doula who will champion them. She was an absolute treasure!
Debbie
Hospital Birth
First-Time Mom
Victoria’s course was incredibly helpful to prepare me for labour. My husband and I both felt confident going into labour and birth after taking her prenatal course. I learned so much about the physiological side of labour and birth. I was able to make informed decisions during my labour and use pain management techniques that I learned at the course. As a result, my labour went smoothly and we are blessed with a healthy baby boy! I highly recommend Victoria as a doula, she is sweet, knowledgeable and caring.
Julia
Hospital Birth
First-Time Mom
We cannot thank Victoria enough for being our Doula. So many anxieties were lessened in being our first child with her prenatal meetings, mentorship & guidance. The journey for us to parenthood was so much smoother because of her support and specially our memories of the labour which are every positive. Thank you so much for all you did for us, we are so glad we brought you as our Doula.
Annemarie
Hospital Birth
First-Time Mom
We are so happy we started working with Victoria to help us prepare for labour and the postpartum period. As first time parents, we had no idea what to expect when it came to labour and how to prepare for it. She provided us with the confidence we needed, and was a tremendous support before, during and after labour. She was able to help me stay calm during labour, and was there to support my husband as much as she was supporting me. I don’t think we would have been able to have such a good labour experience without her. We would definitely recommend her to anyone having a baby, and plan on reaching out to her if we have a second child!
Stephane
Hospital Birth
First-Time Dad
Victoria was an excellent source of information. She was extremely helpful and beneficial to my role as a new expecting father. I totally underestimated how much we would benefit from her Doula services. I would highly recommend her.