DoulaMtl

Our experience with Valerie was wonderful. She was our doula when COVID-19 lockdown started, I was in a very vulnerable position and she always found a way to support us. She is extremely caring, supporting and intuitive for birth preparation, post-partum and breastfeeding. It made all the difference to know that we could rely on Valerie, being away from our family and having to deal with the uncertainties of the pandemic. I was so lucky to find her and I can not thank her enough for being there for me when I needed it the most. We highly recommend her, thank you so much Valerie !

Valérie is an Angel sent from heaven. She made every step of my pregnancy and my 49 hour long labor a breeze. I don't know how I would have done without her. I am looking forward for baby number 2 with her. I always recommend her when I hear one of my friends are pregnant.Pregnancy and labor is hard and stressful enough as it is. Please do yourself a favor and give her a call. Doulas are truly a blessing.

Valerie is an incredible doula. She takes the time to listen and accommodates your birth plan. She is caring, zen and passionate. A+ I cannot wait to work with her again!

I am a highly anxious person when it comes to all things medical and the thought of giving birth utterly terrified me. I knew I wanted a doula to support me throughout my journey and I am so happy that I chose Valerie. She is so kind, patient, warm, and empathetic. From the get-go, I felt like she understood me, and she tailored her approach to my needs and my fears. It’s like having a trusted friend who is super knowledgeable about all things pregnancy and birth by your side. She empowered us to make the right choices for us instead of blindly accepting whatever was thrown our way (like being bullied into an induction @ 41 weeks despite all test results coming back perfect). Unfortunately, we were not allowed to have her with us during the birth of our daughter due to Covid, which we knew would be the case, but she prepared my husband to be an A+ birthing partner. I felt confident going into my birth despite the restrictions. Thank you Valerie! We love you!

Nous avons eu la chance d’avoir Valérie comme doula! Je ne sais pas comment on aurais fait sans elle. Elle nous as bien préparé avant le grand jour et elle a été toujours présente pour nos nombreuses question pendant la grossesse, elle m’a donner tous les outils pour aider ma copine au max , surtout pendant le travail!! Sa présence lors de l’accouchement a été plus que essentiel. Son écoute, son vibe et sa communication font d’elle une vraie perle!Merci encore pour tout Val! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Valerie is an intuitive and deeply caring doula - she has a true calling to be with mom's and families during such precious and vulnerable times. My second daughter was born several years after my first and getting back into the right frame of mind was essential.Val helped in several ways: from setting up a space at home, prepping to birthing in a new environment and knowing my rights. She helped me through some breastfeeding issues and held sacred space for me after the labor to help me heal both mentally and directed me to people who could help with other post partum issues.Additionally, Val introduced me to the world of batch cooking and feeding the freezer" - we cooked together to ensure we'd spend less time cooking and more time snuggling and resting. This time was both fun

Val is just an awesome person and doula. Due to the pandemic, we unfortunately didn’t have her by our sides at the hospital but she took a 3am phone call from me and showed up at our home at 5am to confirm that, in fact, “your wife’s in active labour, bro.”We we’re off and she was always just a phone call or text message away, checking in periodically with me as though with us and on call just the same.Throughout our consultations, she provided me with the guidance and the knowledge to be the best birth partner I could be for my wife. She took a very intense and complex subject, and reduced it down to its essentials in a way that resonated with me. She provided me with the resources and the on-demand support I needed to be able to confidently lead the day with assertiveness and calm.With as little as us dudes can do in these situations, I was able to have a positive impact on my wife’s experience. She knew she could count on me, she was able to lean on me, and I know she is thankful for it.I highly recommend Val’s services, especially for men who truly want to be present and contribute to their partner’s birthing experience. And beyond her professional guidance and support, you will make a badass new friend.

Having Valerie with us on this journey made a huge difference. Being able to check in with her and get her opinion and advice gave us a lot of confidence to consider next steps to take. We were hoping to labour at home with her, but our little one had different plans and we had to induce. Sadly we couldn't have Valerie in hospital due to Covid, but she was just a phone call away and it was great to have that support througout labour. Her care after our little one was born was wonderful and such a big help, especially now that visits from family are so difficult.