The Delivery Womb

Fiona simply put is AMAZING. From our first telephone chat her professionalism, knowledge, grace and care for pregant bodies & family is so evident. What I love most about Fiona and the delivery womb service is the centering around client centered choices and relationship. Through out every step of my post partum journey Fiona provided space, knowledge and a judgment free space to allow choice & once a choice was made there was endless support in the form of check ins, resources and impeccable detail. If a mama and family is looking for a Doula that truly cares about mama's, babies, families & is a beautiful soul Fiona and the delivery womb is the best selection.

I was the support person for my cousin’s delivery and Fiona supported the birth virtually. Although I have witnessed previous births in the past, I was doubtful of how she would support us when she wasn’t in the room. I am a believer in virtual support now! The overall vibe of this birth was so different. Having Fiona be there with us took so much pressure off of myself, that I didn’t even expect to be there. I felt like I had someone I could lean on when I became doubtful and concerned. She spoke with us several times over the phone as we laboured at home to give suggestions and remind me of what to expect next. We talked on our way to the hospital, which I actually appreciated A LOT so I could focus on the road (lol). Whenever I called Fiona or she called and checked in, she ask how things were going, gave suggestions (and sent pictures) of things we could do next, kept reminding to take care of myself, gave me great encouraging phrases to say to my cousin and explained what the doctors were saying/about to say. We didn’t keep her on the phone during the pushing but did call her once my niece was born and she celebrated that moment with us. We then reconnected when we moved into the recovery room and she helped out with breastfeeding tips and what to expect over the next few days. It truly brought comfort, information and enjoyment to the process rather than loneliness and uncertain that I experienced with my previous delivery.

From the moment we met Fiona, we felt at ease. We were drawn in by her warmth and instantly felt comfortable in her presence. During our first meeting she really took the time to listen and asked all the right questions. We discussed our previous birth experience to uncover what worked and what didn’t and went through endless details so she could really see what our vision was this time around. She truly listened! And it’s important to note that it wasn’t just about my experience and my vision but my husband’s as well - he felt heard and cared for by Fiona instantly.Leading up to the birth, Fiona was always right there via text or phone call to answer all of my questions and even more importantly to support me. We faced some hurdles on our way and she always began every conversation by asking how I was feeling. She had answers but always let me get there at my own pace... truly like the friend I didn’t even know I needed!On the day of the birth Fiona was right there from the word go. Never questioning if it was time to jump in, rather being right there every step of the way with us. Her gentle touch and words of encouragement always came at the right moment. She was not only there for me but was a coach and partner for my husband and worked directly with the midwives to balance their advice with my wishes. Her ability to anticipate my needs completely blew us away!Looking back at the birth of our son we can’t help but see Fiona in all of those memories for all of the right reasons. If you’re looking for Doula, we couldn’t recommend Fiona enough!

Fiona is a remarkable birth doula and person. I used her services for my 3rd child after a previous traumatic birth. I unexpectedly was required to be in hospital on bedrest until the birth of my daughter. Fiona came to visit me in the hospital to help ease my fears and supported me virtually until the day of birth. When we received the notification it was time to induce we were given clear expectations from Fiona on what to expect and when she would arrive. She stayed with us for over 12+ hours and supported me and my husband physically and emotionally the entire time through my unmedicated birth. She advocated for me to the nurses and doctors and was also their post birth to ensure I was ok when our child was taken to the NICU. Fiona was a godsend. There was no way I would’ve made it through this birth without carrying trauma if it wasn’t for her. I felt protected and my mental health felt safe with her. Lastly, as a black women having a black birth doula by my side meant everything to me. If you are on the fence about hiring a Birth Doula Fiona is it! don’t think about it, it’ll be the best decision you ever made.

Fiona was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. She took the time to listen to me about my struggles with breastfeeding my newborn, asked valid questions to get to the root of the issues, and provided some great recommendations that are working. She also gave great advice about how I can minimize the likelihood of me getting mastitis this time around, given that I’m an overproducer with extremely fatty milk. I definitely recommend her services for anyone with questions, struggling, or looking for reassurances.

I cannot say enough amazing things about Fiona. She's an absolute saint. I am so incredibly lucky I got to have her by my side throughout my entire pregnancy and labour/birth experience. From the moment I met her we just clicked. She is such a warm, caring, calm presence and she always made me feel confident, reassured, cared for and listened to. She always went above and beyond for me and my husband. From our phone calls, video calls, to in person lessons and finally our labour and birth she was a god send. She is such a wealth of knowledge and made us feel confident with learning new skills in order to care for our baby as well as how to handle labour and delivery.My labour and birth unfortunately did not go to plan and it was because of Fiona I was able to navigate such an incredibly challenging experience. She helped me make decisions when I struggled, she gave me strength when I thought I couldn't handle anymore. She stayed with me every moment- even waited to see me after I had an emergency c-section. I felt so safe and protected with her. I 1000% recommend her to every one. I remember saying to my husband I have no idea how any couple navigates labour and birth without a doula- they are an incredible support system to add to your team.Thank you Fiona for absolutely everything. I consider you a dear friend and will definitely be calling upon you again when we - god willing - have another baby.

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Fiona from conception to postpartum and she has been nothing short of amazing. This was my second pregnancy and comparing it to the first was truly like night and day in the best way, and Fiona had a lot to do with that. This pregnancy was very mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. She was extremely understanding and empathetic, all while being a problem solver. She was always available and I could always tell she cared, the support was unmatched. I could not have gotten through certain situations without her and if I wasn’t in my right mind, I would consider a second child haha. Thank you so much Fiona.

My partner and I are first time parents, and had reached out to a few doulas about lactation support and post-partum care. We chose Fiona because of how warmly she responded to us. The other places gave a cold, business-like response, but Fiona was excited for us and our journey.I'm glad we chose Fiona because she is an amazing doula and thoughtful person. She supported us in preparing for the birth with knowledge about what to expect and advice on what we can do (e.g. exercises, birthing positions for pain relief, how a partner can help etc).In her post-partum sessions with us she helped our son successfully latch. This was a big concern for my partner and the main reason we seeked a doula with a background as a lactation specialist. She also helped us develop a sleep routine to make being new parents more manageable.Fiona really makes you feel supported and not alone. She was caring, invested, took the time to really understand our needs, alleviated a lot of new parent anxiety, and got our son latching and on a sleep routine. Fiona is the best!

With all that was happening with COVID, we didn’t want too many people to be in our home. So we decided to use Nurturing Village Co for postpartum support over the phone, emails and video calls. From our first video call, Fiona was so easy to talk to. She was full of knowledge and ideas of things we could try but never forceful. I always felt like it was okay to say no to an idea that didn’t work for my family and receive other suggestions that did work. When we would call with an update, she was just excited as we were. It truly felt like we were just talking with a friend that had experience with newborns. She was patient, understanding and very considerate. She always checked on me, and how I was healing/feeling as I often neglected to think about how I was actually doing. It was very nice. Overall, knowing we could ask Fiona any question that came to mind left us gave us such a relief. She supported us not just with information but encouragement to listen to our instincts. We honestly walked away feeling more confident in ourselves than we did listening to friends and family. We are so thankful we found Nurturing Village in the midst of everything! Highly recommend working with them!

Fiona was an amazing addition to my second pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum journey. After postpartum with my first, I chose to build a team of support for my second pregnancy/ postpartum experience. This included pelvic physiotherapist, doula, and registered lactation/postpartum nurse. Initially I wasn’t entirely sold or sure about how a doula could benefit us, but from our first meeting I knew I wanted to work with Fiona. Fiona supported during my difficult pregnancy with calls just to talk things out. When my water broke at home her advice (call/text) helped me to get the rest needed before heading to the hospital. She prepped me on standard procedure for my situation and it played out near to exactly as she had described. She was able to talk me through the induction process, and with a great team at the hospital, we thankfully had a quick smooth delivery. During postpartum, I had a difficult time breastfeeding my first. With Fiona’s support, I got through the initial challenging weeks with my second where she gave advice for colostrum expression and building my milk supply. With her support along with my postpartum nurse, I have been successfully breastfeeding for 3 months now without need for supplementation and I’m hoping it continues. During postpartum, part of my package was in home visits. The first two visits were one on one with me, but the last visit Fiona spent time with my older daughter. She gave her some attention and helped her clean up last items that we didn’t get to as my second baby came early. My daughter truly enjoyed this time with Fiona and was making her own plans for future visits with her☺️. A BIG THANK YOU to you Fiona for all your support through my second pregnancy/ postpartum journey. It was positive thanks to you and I felt so supported. If you are considering a doula, just do it. You won’t regret it regardless of however you decide to integrate her into your experience. Fiona is absolutely wonderful!