Birth Matters

When we were first thinking about hiring a doula, I wondered if the price was worth it and didn’t want to intrude on the intimate moment that my husband and I wanted to share. However, after meeting Angie I felt that the fee was reasonable and in discussing the labour process with Angie in person, and reviewing her role, I felt confident that she would give us privacy and space if we needed it and didn’t feel worried anymore that my husband and I would miss out on having special moments to ourselves during the labour and delivery.What I loved most about working with Angie was her upbeat and supportive attitude. I felt really understood and that I didn’t always have to explain how I felt and where I was coming from. I felt validated dealing with some personal issues - it’s always nice to have an unbiased outside opinion about certain things. I knew Angie always had my back and felt comfortable opening up about all my concerns and feelings.I would recommend a doula to any friend going through labour and since we worked with Angie and enjoyed our experience, would recommend her specifically to anyone in our area.Angie is open to whatever you want/need and she wants you to achieve your dreams and goals for your birth. She has no preconceived ideas on how things should go.

Angie has a warm and approachable personality. Very friendly. It made it easy to ask questions and be open with her.Working with Angie helped me reflect on my experience of both pregnancy and having a baby and normalized and validated my experiences. I found this to be very supportive and so important to me.I was a little unsure of the cost and finding a good fit when we thought about hiring a doula, however after meeting with Angie I got to know that she was a good fit, and after working with her it’s clear that the services she provided were worth the cost.Angie was very knowledgeable and provided me with evidence based research when we needed it during my pregnancy, and for our labour and birth.I would recommend Angie because of her warm and approachable personality, which is so important when you’re choosing to let a doula into this most intimate life experience, and she’s there for you after the baby’s birth as well.

When I first found out I was pregnant I toyed with the idea of getting a doula and researched ones in the Edmonton area. Instantly Angie’s website stood out to me. I hadn’t fully decided on whether I would need a doula until a series of circumstances at 5.5 months pregnant resulted in a “sensitive pregnancy” and ultimately a sensitive birth. I revisited Angie’s website and reached out immediately.Angie was so kind and empathetic to the situation I was facing. She was the support I needed during an incredibly trying and uncertain time. Two things resonated with me upon first meeting her. She said, “you will never be alone during this” and “I will help you find joy again.” Angie carried this through my entire pregnancy, birth and post partum stages.The COVID-19 pandemic definitely shifted our birth plans as my daughter was born just as hospitals were removing support people and visitors from hospital, and social isolation started to become a way of life, but Angie seamlessly rolled with it. She wasn’t worried so I wasn’t worried.She offered me support via phone call, text, offered FaceTime and was willing to sit in the parking lot at the Grey Nuns if that’s what I needed. Before pushing, my husband and I called her for clarity and advice on how we were moving forward and she settled any anxieties I had. She checked in on me regularly during the postpartum period and remained a support months laterAngie was a calming force, incredibly informed and instrumental to me during a very difficult time. She was non-judgmental, empathetic and open minded to everything I needed and questions I asked. I highly recommend her to any expecting mamas-to-be.

Angie has been an amazing support during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum. She is knowledgeable and took time to listen to all our concerns and provided us helpful information. During labour she helped me stay calm when our birth didn’t go as planned. We recommend Angie as a doula and we will definitely get her again on our next pregnancy.

Angie is incredibly supportive and helpful. She was a grounding force during my labour and got along great with my midwife. She is knowledgeable and educated in pre and post natal as well as birth techniques. While in the depths if labour her voice and encouragement helped to keep me grounded and feel cared for an supported. She also made sure my partner felt supported and heard and gave him encouragement throughout the birth process. I felt so strong and totally supported with Angie's help.

I highly recommend connecting with Angie if you are looking for a doula to support you during your pregnancy.I had the privilege of having her support during the end of my pregnancy aswell as the birth of my rainbow baby.I wish I would have connected with her sooner!I met with Angie not long before my due date, was able to express all of my wants & desires for my birth after two losses and she made sure I got what I needed.My birth with this baby was extremely difficult, however she did such an amazing job helping me through every part of it, I would have had an extremely difficult time feeling heard during my birth without that support.Angie is an absolute sweetheart, if I ever have more children I will absolutely have her as my doula for my entire pregnancy.Thank you so much for your support Angie!!