Heart Doula Services

Janice has a wonderfully warm energy and presence, which made me feel so at ease with her right from the start. She was non-judgemental, super encouraging, and emphasized how available she was for questions, which for me as a first time mom, was so important and helpful. Janice rocked my world with foot massages at the start of each of our sessions together, really providing such comfort and relief as we chatted. Best of all, Janice is so darn knowledgeable, offering many options for how we could work through some of our struggles with a newborn. The most important one for us was becoming comfortable with cosleeping -- this one truly saved us from the exhaustion of shift-work, which was not working for us. Janice talked me through my questions and worries about cosleeping, suggested we setup our crib as a sidecar, and since then we have been sleeping peacefully and well! I'm so incredibly grateful for my postpartum experience with Janice, and would highly recommend her to any momma needing some support!

Thoughtful, empathetic, knowledgeable and deeply caring for her clients -- these are all qualities we really appreciate about Janice! She was an incredible support to us in both the pre and post natal times, a real part of our family's team.

We are so glad that we had Janice to guide us through our first pregnancy and natural, home birth! Janice is one of the kindest and most caring people, which made her the exact resource that I needed to guide me to my dream birth.When I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I wanted to have a home birth but that I would need to find the right supports to get me there. We took Janice's Gentle Birth class, which prepared me for not only a calm and positive birth experience but also helped me keep a healthy mind through what was sometimes an anxious pregnancy and postpartum experience. I did not previously have experience with affirmations, breathing exercise or hypnosis and at first we weren't sure if it was for us. Janice encouraged us to stick with it and that we'd get whatever out of it that we put in. She was right! I used the gentle birth app during the entire 18 hours I was in labour and believe that it was what kept me calm and focused and on track. Janice was available for me (and still is!) whenever I had a question or concern, which is invaluable during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.Janice, thank you for your unwavering support and understanding throughout this incredibly personal experience. We could not have done it without your guidance and flexibility along the way.

Janice was an important member of my birth team. She demonstrated care and kindness throughout my pregnancy and after. Her support contributed to a positive birth experience as well as helped me navigate the first weeks of being a new mother. I appreciate the information and knowledge she brought to the table as well as the space she gave my husband and I to make the decisions we felt were the right ones for our child. Foot massages and breastfeeding treats were a bonus!

Janice was an excellent child birth educator. One of the silver linings of the pandemic and the move to remote learning was that we were able to join Janice (who lives in Victoria) even though we are from Ontario.Janice did a good job of setting us up with the Gentle Birth App and to give us an introduction to related resources. I found this program incredibly helpful to foster a positive, calm outlook for our upcoming birth.Janice was very responsive and always willing to answer questions - both in class and through email.I also liked the emphasis in the class that every birth can be a gentle birth.Thank you Janice for all of your help!

I hired Janice as a postpartum Doula. I was mainly looking for help with my newborn with severe acid reflux and I also have a busy toddler. She helped with my children but also did so much more, cleaning up, washed bottles, took the kids to the park so I could shower and relax. At first I was hesitant to hire a doula, having someone I did not know in my home with me and my children at such a vulnerable time. But Janice is so warm, kind and is someone who is so easy to instantly connect with. She always went above and beyond, checking in on me with text messages, being a supportive person to talk to and incredibly good with my two young children. My toddler loves her, that to me is very telling. She is incredibly knowledgeable and supported me through my anxious times. She offered suggestions but was never pushy. She made me feel validated in my parenting decisions. I trust Janice completely with my newborn and toddler. My toddler even said she loves Janice and was missing her. Hiring her was the ok best decision I made, worth every penny. Thank you Janice for all you did for me and my family!

Janice is the best doula I have ever met. She is so caring and knowledgeable. I cant imagine a better person by my side during labour. She is also a birth educator, and her Postpartum doula services are a serious lifesaver! I highly recommend if you are pregnant, expecting, or a new parent!