Birth Matters Doula Services & Prenatal Classes est.1998

Kayla was the Doula for our first child and I don't think we could have done it, or would want to do it again, without her support!Prior to our due date, she was proactive in understanding our birth plan and answered all of our questions. When my wife went into active labour, she was critical in advocating for our care and helping us navigate the hospital and medical system to make us feel incredibly supported throughout the whole experience. As the male partner in the room, she also made me look WAY more awesome than I would have otherwise, constantly whispering suggestions to me.She had so many different tools and tactics to help relieve pain and ensure the birth of our son went off successfully. Her emotional support was critical throughout, she was totally invested in the birth of our son.There's no way it would have gone as smoothly as it did without her amazing support. She's truly a birthing guru and someone I'd highly recommend to anyone that wants extra support when giving birth.Thank you Kayla!

My husband and I first attended Birth Matters for their prenatal class and loved Kayla and her outlook on supporting parents on their new journey. We hadn’t considered a doula before taking the class but by the 3rd class we had hired Kayla and also signed up for their newborn 101 class. Between the classes and one on one support we felt as prepared as any first time parents can be prepared. Kayla was available, kind, supportive and creative in making sure our birth and postnatal support was there. If you’re a first time parent I highly recommend Kayla and Birth Matters. Looking forward to staying connected with the community as our little one grows up.

Kayla at Birth Matters is amazing! She was so compassionate and supportive while I worked to welcome my son into this world. Kayla was incredibly knowledgeable and encouraging throughout the birth process and having her as my Doula was the best choice I made in our pregnancy. She has also been incredibly supportive throughout the first few months of motherhood! If we decide to welcome another baby in the future there is no other person we would welcome into our birth space than her.

I ended up going into unexpected preterm labour at 34 weeks causing me to be very distraught and anxious. Kayla’s amazing calm presence and reassurance was everything. She helped make my partner feel very involved too and I felt very well cared for and safe in her presence through the intensity of birth. Kayla helped turn what could have been a traumatic birth into a very positive experience. My partner and I also took her birth classes which helped educate us and make the experience less scary. Highly recommend Kayla’s birth course and doula services!

Such a special experience. Kayla is so incredibly caring. This was my first baby and am so grateful she was there to help. She made sure to check up on me frequently after baby was born. My only wish would have been to have her with me before I went into active labor.

It was no small thing to hire a doula, given our finances, but we did it because there is good evidence for reduced interventions, and I wanted to give my babies the best start. Neither of my births went as planned. Our first was a marathon and could have easily been a c-section. The help and expertise were essential. For our second, Kayla stepped up to help after labour too, when we were exhausted, disorganized and overwhelmed. And now, thanks to her, we have the most precious moments of our life recorded. That alone is an incredible gift. Thank you Kayla, for your hard work, your care and for being available at all times.

We can't express enough gratitude for the incredible support and care provided by Kayla during the birth of our precious baby. As first-time parents, we were filled with both excitement and apprehension, but Kayla guided us every step of the way, making our journey unforgettable.From the moment we met Kayla, we knew we had found someone truly special. Although our birth plan took an unexpected turn with a breech baby and cesarean birth, Kayla remained by our side, offering a comforting presence and a wealth of knowledge.Even before the birth, Kayla played a crucial role in our preparation. She took the time to truly understand our needs and concerns, ensuring that we felt confident in our birthing choices. And the prenatal classes we attended at ‘Birth Matters’ were informative and empowering, equipping us with the tools and understanding needed for a positive birth experience.During the cesarean birth, Kayla was a calming presence, providing unwavering support to both myself and my husband. Not only did Kayla support me, but she also ensured my husband felt included and empowered throughout the entire process. The incredible photos she captured during the operation allowed us to cherish those precious moments forever.Beyond the birth itself, Kayla continued to be a pillar of support during the postpartum period. She offered practical advice, emotional encouragement, and a listening ear.We are forever grateful to Kayla for her commitment to our well-being. Without a doubt, she played an integral role in making our birth experience positive and empowering.Thank you, Kayla, for making our journey into parenthood truly unforgettable!

My partner and I signed up for the prenatal and newborn classes through birth matters and decided to also meet up with Kayla to talk about doula services. My partner was very unsure at first but following our first meeting we both knew she would be an amazing member of our birth team. Kayla helped provide reassurance and support leading up to our birth, during labour and delivery, and postpartum. She has a calming presence while also providing encouragement to empower you to keep going during labour, especially when things don’t go as planned. She really goes above and beyond to be there for you in whatever way you need her. She was also able to capture some amazing memories for us that we will be able to look back on as the years pass. We cannot recommend Kayla enough!Meagan, Travis and baby Luca

We are so grateful to have had Kayla with us before, during and after our birth. Leading up to the birth my husband and I felt comfort in knowing we would have someone knowledgeable and caring by our side through birth. During the birth Kayla kept us calm and really helped me through the labour experience with pain management techniques and her encouraging words. She was also so supportive postpartum as those days can be so rough. I would highly recommend her as a doula, you will not regret the decision to have her by your side during your birth experience.