Our professionally-trained Toronto doulas support families in Toronto and the surrounding GTA. Offering various skills sets and experiences, our doulas work directly with you to understand what your personal journey is. Every couple is unique and we're here to help you achieve the birth experience that feels right for you.
Corina Tudor
Corina is a certified DONA doula, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and former archaeologist. Her diverse background, including sexual diversity studies and medical anthropology paved the path for her full spectrum doula work and childbirth education.
Corina believes that there are as many ways to start a family and give birth as there are people. Her approach to doula care focuses on holistic, evidence based, and non-judgemental support - focusing on honouring people's journey. Her style is soft spoken, encouraging, and guiding.
Corina is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, personalized, and loving space for each client's birth and postpartum journey. She uses her training in yoga (including prenatal and trauma informed yoga), childbirth education, acupressure, and medical anthropology to gently guide people through their fertility, pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Corina is a certified DONA doula, yoga teacher, childbirth educator, and former archaeologist. Her diverse background, including sexual diversity studies and medical anthropology paved the path for her full spectrum doula work and childbirth education.
Corina believes that there are as many ways to start a family and give birth as there are people. Her approach to doula care focuses on holistic, evidence based, and non-judgemental support - focusing on honouring people's journey. Her style is soft spoken, encouraging, and guiding.
Corina is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, personalized, and loving space for each client's birth and postpartum journey. She uses her training in yoga (including prenatal and trauma informed yoga), childbirth education, acupressure, and medical anthropology to gently guide people through their fertility, pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Adrienne Wetherell CD(DONA)
Adrienne is a birth & postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and proud mama. She attended her very first birth in 2012 and was immediately hooked! Adrienne offers caring, compassionate, non-judgmental support to expectant parents and is honored to work with families during such a life-changing time. As an experienced doula, she supports clients who are low or high-risk, who have had fertility challenges, previous traumatic births or pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression and trauma.
A certified yoga teacher since 2005, Adrienne is passionate about making the practice of yoga a safe, nourishing and fun experience for her participants. She has taught in corporate, hospital and yoga studio locations throughout Toronto and has additional training in mindfulness, prenatal/postnatal yoga and trauma sensitive yoga.
Adrienne gave birth to her breech baby in September 2013 and has since been journeying through the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Training & Education:
Adrienne is a birth & postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and proud mama. She attended her very first birth in 2012 and was immediately hooked! Adrienne offers caring, compassionate, non-judgmental support to expectant parents and is honored to work with families during such a life-changing time. As an experienced doula, she supports clients who are low or high-risk, who have had fertility challenges, previous traumatic births or pregnancy loss, anxiety, depression and trauma.
A certified yoga teacher since 2005, Adrienne is passionate about making the practice of yoga a safe, nourishing and fun experience for her participants. She has taught in corporate, hospital and yoga studio locations throughout Toronto and has additional training in mindfulness, prenatal/postnatal yoga and trauma sensitive yoga.
Adrienne gave birth to her breech baby in September 2013 and has since been journeying through the joys and challenges of motherhood.
Training & Education:
- Birth & Postpartum doula training with DONA International
- Birth doula training with Heart of Birth
- Breastfeeding for birth professionals
- Acupressure for birth professionals
- Spinning Babies Workshop with Tammy Ryan
- First Aid/CPR
- Yoga for pregnancy & birth
- Postnatal yoga
- Mindful Motherhood facilitator training (Cassandra Vieten, PhD)
- Trauma Sensitive Yoga certificate program (The Trauma Center at JRI/Kripalu Center)
Kaia Sloley
Kaia was first introduced to doula care and its benefits while completing her undergraduate studies in maternal and reproductive health care at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a birth and postpartum doula and perinatal educator since 2016 and has loved every opportunity to support families throughout their journey. In her doula work, she draws on her nurturing and intuitive personality, as well as her academic and professional experiences in health care and support work. Her approach to doula care is grounded in evidence-based practices, individualized support, and unconditional support for all birthing preferences and choices to promote more positive experiences in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Kaia has additional training in breastfeeding support, childbirth education, and comfort techniques for labour, including acupressure, labour positions, and relaxation.
Outside of her doula work, Kaia is a volunteer with the Women’s Program at the AIDS Committee of Toronto and childcare provider specializing in care for babies under one. She will be starting her Midwifery Studies at Ryerson University in Fall 2018 and looks forward to integrating this education and experience into her work as a doula and childbirth educator.
Kaia was first introduced to doula care and its benefits while completing her undergraduate studies in maternal and reproductive health care at the University of Toronto. She has worked as a birth and postpartum doula and perinatal educator since 2016 and has loved every opportunity to support families throughout their journey. In her doula work, she draws on her nurturing and intuitive personality, as well as her academic and professional experiences in health care and support work. Her approach to doula care is grounded in evidence-based practices, individualized support, and unconditional support for all birthing preferences and choices to promote more positive experiences in pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Kaia has additional training in breastfeeding support, childbirth education, and comfort techniques for labour, including acupressure, labour positions, and relaxation.
Outside of her doula work, Kaia is a volunteer with the Women’s Program at the AIDS Committee of Toronto and childcare provider specializing in care for babies under one. She will be starting her Midwifery Studies at Ryerson University in Fall 2018 and looks forward to integrating this education and experience into her work as a doula and childbirth educator.
Maria Tamayo
DONA Certified Birth Doula.
Trained as a prenatal yoga teacher with Blooma. Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator.
Placenta encapsulator specialist Certified as a Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant.
Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator (SpBCPE)
I have been working with children for over 20 years. Originally from Barcelona,Spain, I decided to move to Scotland in 2000 to experience a different culture and learn to speak English. There I trained and worked as a Social Care Worker for the children and families department of the Edinburg city council. I came to Toronto in 2011. I have always been passionate about pregnancy and birth and being able to witness the miracle of life is a privilege. My goal and passion is to make that wonderful journey the best it can be. I support the mother and her partner in every way possible, empowering them to believe in the own inner strength and ability to give birth. I am caring, warm and nurturing. Becoming a doula and being able to help and support families before, during and after birth is what brings me joy.
DONA Certified Birth Doula.
Trained as a prenatal yoga teacher with Blooma. Certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator.
Placenta encapsulator specialist Certified as a Maternity and Child Sleep Consultant.
Spinning Babies® Certified Parent Educator (SpBCPE)
I have been working with children for over 20 years. Originally from Barcelona,Spain, I decided to move to Scotland in 2000 to experience a different culture and learn to speak English. There I trained and worked as a Social Care Worker for the children and families department of the Edinburg city council. I came to Toronto in 2011. I have always been passionate about pregnancy and birth and being able to witness the miracle of life is a privilege. My goal and passion is to make that wonderful journey the best it can be. I support the mother and her partner in every way possible, empowering them to believe in the own inner strength and ability to give birth. I am caring, warm and nurturing. Becoming a doula and being able to help and support families before, during and after birth is what brings me joy.
Dina Khorasanee
Dina’s first pregnancy and birth are what inspired her to become a dedicated and warm hearted doula. When she was first pregnant she was surprised to hear and read all the information and stories that drew fear to the birthing experience. This too made her fearful.
She searched for other ways of birthing. Looking for well trained, loving and dedicated support that she could draw on to help her and her partner feel calm and cared for while birthing their baby girl. It is here where she found the incredible benefit of doula support. For this reason, Dina brings particular attentiveness and grounding to all of her clients so that they too may feel cared for, confident and connected to each other during their own labour and birth.
Her background in mentorship, crisis management and community development has taken her around the world, including Argentina and Paraguay, where she spent time as a doula supporting labouring mothers in local hospitals under particularly precarious circumstances. This has given Dina a particular appreciation for the variety of circumstances surrounding each family and the importance in listening to each of their needs. Dina brings all of these skills and experience together to offer parents a variety of tools to draw on while they’re birthing. In addition to her personal experiences, she is trained in the rebozo technique, massage and hypnobirthing, and has applied all these techniques in numerous births over the years that she has been working as a doula.
Dina's calm personality, non judgemental approach, effective communication, and wealth of experience and skills, has allowed families to feel prepared, well supported and listened to during this important and vulnerable time in their lives.
Dina is currently not accepting new clients until October 2018
Dina’s first pregnancy and birth are what inspired her to become a dedicated and warm hearted doula. When she was first pregnant she was surprised to hear and read all the information and stories that drew fear to the birthing experience. This too made her fearful.
She searched for other ways of birthing. Looking for well trained, loving and dedicated support that she could draw on to help her and her partner feel calm and cared for while birthing their baby girl. It is here where she found the incredible benefit of doula support. For this reason, Dina brings particular attentiveness and grounding to all of her clients so that they too may feel cared for, confident and connected to each other during their own labour and birth.
Her background in mentorship, crisis management and community development has taken her around the world, including Argentina and Paraguay, where she spent time as a doula supporting labouring mothers in local hospitals under particularly precarious circumstances. This has given Dina a particular appreciation for the variety of circumstances surrounding each family and the importance in listening to each of their needs. Dina brings all of these skills and experience together to offer parents a variety of tools to draw on while they’re birthing. In addition to her personal experiences, she is trained in the rebozo technique, massage and hypnobirthing, and has applied all these techniques in numerous births over the years that she has been working as a doula.
Dina's calm personality, non judgemental approach, effective communication, and wealth of experience and skills, has allowed families to feel prepared, well supported and listened to during this important and vulnerable time in their lives.
Dina is currently not accepting new clients until October 2018
Marj Wong
After two incredible birth experiences, I became a DONA trained doula. I am a Blooma Prenatal Yoga Instructor and since 2008, I have been teaching Hot Yoga. During both of my pregnancies, I practiced Prenatal Yoga and attribute my remarkable birth experiences to this yoga and the use of Hypnobirthing.
I knew I loved kids but ultimately what intrigues and fascinates me is the lead up to those bundles of joy: the preparation, the birth, the labour, the deepened care and connection to our bodies. From motherhood came a natural progression to being fully immersed in supporting women through this life changing experience.
Between doula support and teaching yoga, I’m usually found munching or cooking up some good loving food, hoping my kids will eat it!
It is a great joy to share my expertise and knowledge, assisting and supporting moms, partners and families through their journey. It is my wish to support you on your birth journey.
Breathe it down, Mommas.
After two incredible birth experiences, I became a DONA trained doula. I am a Blooma Prenatal Yoga Instructor and since 2008, I have been teaching Hot Yoga. During both of my pregnancies, I practiced Prenatal Yoga and attribute my remarkable birth experiences to this yoga and the use of Hypnobirthing.
I knew I loved kids but ultimately what intrigues and fascinates me is the lead up to those bundles of joy: the preparation, the birth, the labour, the deepened care and connection to our bodies. From motherhood came a natural progression to being fully immersed in supporting women through this life changing experience.
Between doula support and teaching yoga, I’m usually found munching or cooking up some good loving food, hoping my kids will eat it!
It is a great joy to share my expertise and knowledge, assisting and supporting moms, partners and families through their journey. It is my wish to support you on your birth journey.
Breathe it down, Mommas.
Emily Richardson
Emily is a passionate birth and postpartum doula, and a proud mother of a wonderfully sweet little boy. She understands the importance of the birth and postpartum experience and how they can be nurtured with the right support.
Her goal and passion is to help make the journey of childbirth the best it can be, by supporting Mom & partner in every way she is able. She believes women can and deserve to have an empowering and fulfilling birth experience. Being present during this time in people's lives is a gift and a privilege.
By nature, Emily is caring, empathetic, nurturing and warm. Her personality harmonizes with the definition of a doula. She would be more than happy to support you and your growing family!
· Trained by the most recognized doula organization- DONA International, in Birth & Postpartum
· Trained in Rebozo comfort measures under Gena Kirby's workshop
· Breastfeeding Essentials for birth workers workshop
· Fetal Positioning workshop for birth workers
· Infant CPR certificate-Canadian Red Cross December 2016
· Acupressure & Body Work workshop with Toronto AcuBirthing
· Infant Sleep Educator trained with Bebo Mia
Emily is a passionate birth and postpartum doula, and a proud mother of a wonderfully sweet little boy. She understands the importance of the birth and postpartum experience and how they can be nurtured with the right support.
Her goal and passion is to help make the journey of childbirth the best it can be, by supporting Mom & partner in every way she is able. She believes women can and deserve to have an empowering and fulfilling birth experience. Being present during this time in people's lives is a gift and a privilege.
By nature, Emily is caring, empathetic, nurturing and warm. Her personality harmonizes with the definition of a doula. She would be more than happy to support you and your growing family!
· Trained by the most recognized doula organization- DONA International, in Birth & Postpartum
· Trained in Rebozo comfort measures under Gena Kirby's workshop
· Breastfeeding Essentials for birth workers workshop
· Fetal Positioning workshop for birth workers
· Infant CPR certificate-Canadian Red Cross December 2016
· Acupressure & Body Work workshop with Toronto AcuBirthing
· Infant Sleep Educator trained with Bebo Mia
Giovanna Aiello
Giovanna competed her training with Bebo Mia and is certified as a fertility, birth and postpartum doula. She has also trained with Birth Becomes Her to follow her passion as a birth photographer. She has also certified in Acupressure and Shiatsu with Wellmother Shiatsu Birth Training.
She is a mom to an amazing little girl but long before she gave birth, being a doula was all she ever wanted to do. The gift to grow life from scratch is an amazing blessing and journey. And experiencing pregnancy, labour and birth herself showed her everything she needed to know to start her journey as a doula.
Giovanna also has a deep respect and love for meditation and she feels that this allows her to connect and support the families she works with on a deeper level. Her passion is for every woman to be treated with respect, love and care during their birth .
Giovanna competed her training with Bebo Mia and is certified as a fertility, birth and postpartum doula. She has also trained with Birth Becomes Her to follow her passion as a birth photographer. She has also certified in Acupressure and Shiatsu with Wellmother Shiatsu Birth Training.
She is a mom to an amazing little girl but long before she gave birth, being a doula was all she ever wanted to do. The gift to grow life from scratch is an amazing blessing and journey. And experiencing pregnancy, labour and birth herself showed her everything she needed to know to start her journey as a doula.
Giovanna also has a deep respect and love for meditation and she feels that this allows her to connect and support the families she works with on a deeper level. Her passion is for every woman to be treated with respect, love and care during their birth .
Rhondda Smiley
Rhondda is a birth & postpartum doula, breastfeeding specialist, yoga & meditation instructor, who offers grounded and compassionate care to diverse families across Toronto. She feels honoured to be invited into some of the most important yet vulnerable moments of their lives.
She began supporting moms and babies over 15 years ago, providing breastfeeding support as a La Leche League Leader. Rhondda completed her first yoga teacher training with The Yoga Sanctuary in 2014, and soon added certification in prenatal and postpartum yoga. She has been practicing as a doula since 2015, and is certified by DONA. Her continuing education and certifications include: Rebozo, TENs Machine, When Survivors Give Birth, Birth Story Listening, Yoga Nidra and more. She holds a fine arts degree in dance, and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She has a Toronto Police Services vulnerable sector check, and Infant CPR and First Aid training.
Rhondda is devoted to your birth and postpartum experience. All of her training, skills and expertise are at your service, so that you will feel prepared and confident. She listens deeply to what is most important to you, helping you to navigate the many decisions that arise, while supporting your choices without judgement. She is committed to using the most current evidence-based resources. As a movement professional, she shares practices and positioning to optimize your pregnancy and birth. Rhondda's yoga classes are loved for their meditative slow flow that leaves you feeling more ease and joy in your body, mind and heart.
Rhondda is a birth & postpartum doula, breastfeeding specialist, yoga & meditation instructor, who offers grounded and compassionate care to diverse families across Toronto. She feels honoured to be invited into some of the most important yet vulnerable moments of their lives.
She began supporting moms and babies over 15 years ago, providing breastfeeding support as a La Leche League Leader. Rhondda completed her first yoga teacher training with The Yoga Sanctuary in 2014, and soon added certification in prenatal and postpartum yoga. She has been practicing as a doula since 2015, and is certified by DONA. Her continuing education and certifications include: Rebozo, TENs Machine, When Survivors Give Birth, Birth Story Listening, Yoga Nidra and more. She holds a fine arts degree in dance, and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She has a Toronto Police Services vulnerable sector check, and Infant CPR and First Aid training.
Rhondda is devoted to your birth and postpartum experience. All of her training, skills and expertise are at your service, so that you will feel prepared and confident. She listens deeply to what is most important to you, helping you to navigate the many decisions that arise, while supporting your choices without judgement. She is committed to using the most current evidence-based resources. As a movement professional, she shares practices and positioning to optimize your pregnancy and birth. Rhondda's yoga classes are loved for their meditative slow flow that leaves you feeling more ease and joy in your body, mind and heart.
Nidhi Seth
Nidhi is a compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula who started her journey as a medical student in Europe for 8 years. After seeing how much emotional and mental awareness was lacking in patient recovery, she left medical school in search of a new purpose, that was more spiritually aligned. Nidhi wants to help women make informed decisions without compromising their recovery. With the right knowledge and by nurturing, empowering & inspiring those to gain confidence during their pregnancy, labour & postpartum. She believes in combining modern day medicine with ancient philosophies to bring about the most balanced version of self.
Nidhi is an empath who is here to love, care and support you free of judgement. "I am here to facilitate a positive birth experience, guide you to make well informed decisions, share resources and hold space for your journey to parenthood. I would be grateful to embark on such a magical journey of beauty and transformation with you
Nidhi is a compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula who started her journey as a medical student in Europe for 8 years. After seeing how much emotional and mental awareness was lacking in patient recovery, she left medical school in search of a new purpose, that was more spiritually aligned. Nidhi wants to help women make informed decisions without compromising their recovery. With the right knowledge and by nurturing, empowering & inspiring those to gain confidence during their pregnancy, labour & postpartum. She believes in combining modern day medicine with ancient philosophies to bring about the most balanced version of self.
Nidhi is an empath who is here to love, care and support you free of judgement. "I am here to facilitate a positive birth experience, guide you to make well informed decisions, share resources and hold space for your journey to parenthood. I would be grateful to embark on such a magical journey of beauty and transformation with you
- Birth & Postpartum Doula with DONA International
- Accredited Breastfeeding Course through DONA International
- Hatha Yoga Instructor
- Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Instructor
- Thai Massage Therapist
- Trained in Rebozo Techniques
- Trained in Acupressure comfort measures
- Trained Child & Infant CPR + First Aid
- Currently training under the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic for Lactation Medicine
Lorraine Leslie
Lorraine is a mother of two daughters, and a birth & postpartum doula.
After having my first daughter five years ago, I felt drawn to the idea of empowering others and supporting their birth choices through birth work. As an empath who is warm and caring, becoming a doula and supporting expecting families is something that really connects with who I am. I know from my own experiences that having the resources to plan your birth and postpartum period, your way, has real value and truly sets the foundation for your parenting journey. I am here to hold space and help new parents navigate their own path from prenatal through to birth and postpartum.
Lorraine is a mother of two daughters, and a birth & postpartum doula.
After having my first daughter five years ago, I felt drawn to the idea of empowering others and supporting their birth choices through birth work. As an empath who is warm and caring, becoming a doula and supporting expecting families is something that really connects with who I am. I know from my own experiences that having the resources to plan your birth and postpartum period, your way, has real value and truly sets the foundation for your parenting journey. I am here to hold space and help new parents navigate their own path from prenatal through to birth and postpartum.
- DONA trained Birth Doula
- Bebo Mia trained Birth & Postpartum Doula
- Safe Beginnings certified infant CPR
- Currently training as a Birth and Bereavement Doula with StillBirthday
Giselle Johnston
Giselle provides support to birthing people during labour, postpartum families and those experiencing pregnancy & infant loss & termination. Giselle became a doula because they wanted people to feel safe, validated and well cared for during the unique transitions that one experiences once they become pregnant.
Giselle is currently pursuing lactation training at the International Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Clinic) in order to become an international board certified lactation consultant. They continue to care for families through perinatal education, evidence based information, and an attentive ear-free of judgement. Their full spectrum practice is rooted in reproductive justice and anti-oppression.
Trainings & experience include:
Giselle provides support to birthing people during labour, postpartum families and those experiencing pregnancy & infant loss & termination. Giselle became a doula because they wanted people to feel safe, validated and well cared for during the unique transitions that one experiences once they become pregnant.
Giselle is currently pursuing lactation training at the International Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Clinic) in order to become an international board certified lactation consultant. They continue to care for families through perinatal education, evidence based information, and an attentive ear-free of judgement. Their full spectrum practice is rooted in reproductive justice and anti-oppression.
Trainings & experience include:
- DONA doula training
- Birthing From Within doula training
- Karma Yoga Teacher training 200 hours
- Lactation Medicine Student at the International Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Clinic) (ongoing)
- PAIL advocate - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Training
- Car seat Technician CPSAC (The Child Passenger Safety Assoc. of Canada)
- Abortion Support Skills Course with Full Spectrum Doula Circle
- Acupressure for Birth
- 9 years supporting twin families
- Anti-Oppression training with SOY“
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Toronto Doula Testimonials
When my husband and I first decided we wanted to hire a doula we didn’t really know what to expect but we did know the kind of support we wanted to have during the birth of our son. Adrienne is an amazing support tool not only pre-birth but during labour and post birth. During my labour she always had my best interest at heart and the entire time she was in total control of my needs and well-being. The best thing we did for ourselves was hiring Adrienne, she really made a difference in our experience ~ Amy
Amy was an amazing Doula. She was extremely supportive and calming presence to both my husband and I. We are not the type of people that would ask for help when dealing with stressful situation, however Amy knew exactly what we needed and was also one step ahead offering support. Amy was always available when we had any questions, and after we were discharged from the hospital and I was having issues latching, she came over instantaneously offering any help and support. And she makes one helluva cookie!!!~ Jessica
I have to admit that my husband Pascal was doubtful about having a Doula. But when we first met Megan, he completely changed his mind and agreed that we found the perfect person to help us through this adventure. It was important for me to have a natural delivery and without Megan I have to say that I would have not been able to do it. Not only did she help me cope with the pain but she also helped Pascal be a great support during those tough hours. She allowed us to have the delivery we wanted in communicating with the hospital staff. Megan is a dedicated person that we could trust from day one. She was available at any time, very competent and knowledgeable. She knows how to reassure and have an answer to each question we could have on pregnancy, labor and after delivery. There is no words to express how grateful we are to have her as our Doula. I would recommend her to anyone. ~ Anais
Words can’t describe just how grateful we are to have had Adrienne as our birth and post natal doula. Her professionalism, communication skills, knowledge, and personal gentle touch was everything we could have hoped for! When I was on the fence about getting a doula, I had a friend say to me “Carla, I’ve never met someone that had a doula and said ‘Oh I really wish I didn’t have one!’ ” The moral of the story is that it’s a service that is undeniably helpful and comforting. And especially with Adrienne by our side. From our first visit all the way to the end, her service to us and our new baby has been nothing short of excellent. Thank you again Adrienne for all that you’ve done! We will never forget it!” With love – Carla, Ara & Baby Ava!
Having a doula for support before/during/after the birth was worth every penny. A huge part of my positive birth experience can be attributed to April’s services, as she prepared us so thoroughly that we were able to go into labour and delivery without fear, and she could anticipate the best way to support both my partner and I during the birth itself. I could relax during the experience knowing that we had a knowledgable person on our team, and that my husband could tag out with someone I could trust as need be. I would recommend hiring a doula 1000 times over! ~ Whittney
It was truly amazing having Danielle's support and encouragement throughout my pregnancy and during birth. She is super knowledgeable and her calmness and confidence gave me the strength that I needed for my labour. Now I have a beautiful labour story to tell people- hopefully helping others see that it doesn't have to be a scary experience;) ~ Caitlin B.
