What parents and birth professionals are saying...
" Kris is the prefect support person, both during labour and in the Operating Room. I wish she could support more mothers in this hospital, as they would greatly benefit and would have more comfortable births." ~ Obstetrician, William Osler Hospital
"I am really glad I had Kris as a doula at the birth of our daughter. I truly appreciated her professionalism, her patience, and her caring nature. She was so supportive and encouraging, and kept on reminding me that I could do this. She made sure I stayed as comfortable as possible. During my labour, she empowered me to believe in myself and my body's natural abilities to give birth. Thanks to her knowledge and experience, I was able to have a natural, un-medicated birth like I wanted! Even though this was my third baby, during my interaction with Kris I still learned many things about childbirth. I will never be able to forget the help and care I received from her. I truly believe that I would not have received such care even in my mother's presence."
~ Hannah P.
~ Hannah P.
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" When my doctor came to shake hands and congratulate us, he also shook hands with Kris, and he said to me: 'This is how birth happens when you have such great support during labour'." ~ Crystal D. " I was very lucky in that I had both Kris and Danielle with me as my doulas at the birth of my son. As I had experienced severe side effects from the epidural following the birth of my first baby, I was determined to not have an epidural again. I knew that my husband would be with me and his support meant the world to me, but I knew that professional doulas could bring unique skills and experience to labour and birth. Kris and Danielle made a great team, and worked with my husband to give me their superb support. I am very grateful for their support and I couldn't have done it without them." ~ Crystal D. |
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"Kris has an excellent, thorough knowledge of the positions to take for the mother when the baby is presenting posterior during labour."
~ Registered Midwife, Mississauga.
~ Registered Midwife, Mississauga.
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"The doula support Kris provided for my husband and I for the birth of our first child exceeded our expectations. Kris is a thoughtful and resourceful practitioner, and she has a wealth of knowledge in labour, birth and delivery.The prenatal visit was extremely thorough and gave us a good run through of what to expect during delivery. Kris' expertise in HypnoBirthing, acupressure, labour positioning, rebozo, mom support, birth plans gave us the preparation and information we needed both before and at the hospital. The hands-on, round the clock support Kris provided at the hospital was equally invaluable. She truly went the extra mile to help us achieve the natural labour and delivery we wanted for our child.The post-natal visit a few days later was very informative, and a great opportunity for us to ask Kris any questions we had about our newborn. Working with Kris was a truly wonderful experience. Her knowledge and experience helped us immensely, and we recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a professional doula. Thanks Doula Kris for your amazing love and support!"
- Amy and Ottavio C. |
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"Kris, we wanted to send our heartfelt thanks for helping us prepare for life as a new family and for going above and beyond to support us. Without that extra care to keep us calm and focused, it would have been much more difficult. I can honestly say that even though things did not go exactly as I had planned, I am so happy when I look back on my birth experience - Thanks to you and to HypnoBirthing, we were so relaxed and calm with whatever came our way. Thank you so so much!"
~ Nellie, Sean and baby Allie
~ Nellie, Sean and baby Allie
"Among all the things I did to prepare for the birth of my baby, hiring you as my doula was the best investment I made!" ~ Clara and Jeff N.
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"Thanks Kris for being there for me. We were anxious during my pregnancy because it was considered high-risk, so we thought it might be a good idea to get professional doula support . The very first time we met Kris, we felt she was someone we could trust and we were very impressed by her knowledge and her kindness. It was reassuring to have regular follow-ups with Kris in my last month and discuss my birth plan. When my labour started, Kris came over to the house for several hours, allowing me to labour at home before going to the hospital. Having Kris there with us, helping both of us relax and keep a positive attitude, made such a difference. She even showed Jim and me how to slow dance while hooked to an IV pole! The hospital staff was amazed by how well I was coping during labour and they were glad we had our doula as they were extremely busy that day. I would gladly recommend Kris for anyone." ~ K. C.
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" Thank you Kris for being there on our special day and helping to give us the courage to get through this. None of this would have been possible without you! Our birth plan went according to plan, just a wee bit longer. Thank you!"
~ Peter and Janine T.
~ Peter and Janine T.
"Thank you for making the birth of Luca such an amazing journey. I had the honor of having Kris as my doula for the birth of my first child Luca. With my family not being able to be present at my son's birth, I found the maternal support I needed from Kris and even more. She was very sweet, knowledgeable and had an answer for every doubt or question I had concerning my pregnancy, birth and postnatal care for myself and my baby. Even my husband felt so relaxed by having her by our side. Even though I ended up getting an epidural when I initially thought it was going to be a natural birth, she turned my feelings of disappointment into happiness and excitement for meeting and pushing my baby out. I was unable to take the HypnoBirthing classes, but I followed her suggestion to at least read and practice from the book. It did help me stay calm and centered during my labour and I definitely want to take the HypnoBirthing classes for my next birth. I can't thank her enough for being a part of my childbirth experience. She is the doula every mother should have, and much more."
~ Lea and Dan R.
~ Lea and Dan R.
"Kris! You are amazing at your craft. You were our "'solid rock' and you know what I mean! Words cannot express our appreciation for everything you did." ~ David
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"I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything that you have done for me. I'm a first time mom and having a doula made the process so much easier. I had the best doula ever. Kris was amazing, I don't think I could have made it without her. Just her presence was relaxing and reassuring. She was right by my side the whole time and was full of encouraging words and helpful suggestions. She helped me cope so well the nurses couldn't believe how quickly I had progressed in a very short time. Kris was also very supportive during the prenatal visits. She is very knowledgeable and she was available over the phone always to talk and answer questions. I am so glad that I made the decision to have a doula and that Kris was there at the birth of our son. I would definitely recommend Kris to anyone who is looking for a doula, she is perfect!"
~Cathy N. |
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank my labor coach Kris for everything she had done for me during my pregnancy and particularly my labour. I had a very long labour and Kris was with me and my husband the whole time - she was professional, knowledgable, encouraging, caring, comforting, and reassuring. Without Kris, I wouldn't think that we would make it through the labour. Kris is a motherly figure and we felt that she was there to guide us every step along the way. Besides supporting me during the labour, she also provided huge emotional support for my husband. Even though I did not have the labour that I initially planned, I felt that I made informed decisions and were able to delay interventions as much as possible with Kris's help. Hiring Kris was the wisest decision and best investment that I had made for myself and my family. We are forever grateful for having your help and presence during my labour. If you are expecting, I highly recommend hiring a doula and especially Kris for your labour."
~ Carrie N.
~ Carrie N.
"Thank you for your smashing support. I was holding your hand throughout most of the labour. You knew when to talk and when to soothe. You had me walking, eating, and even laughing. You explained things and empowered me to ask the questions from the doctor and the nurses, so that I could make informed decisions when things weren't going according to plan. I am so grateful you were there with me. You were mother, friend, doula. I will never forget you." ~ Michelle S.
" Although I am a third time dad, I have to say it made such a big difference to have Kris at the birth of our daughter. I felt more relaxed and more comfortable, knowing someone with knowledge and experience was there to support my wife through her labour and birth. Thanks to Kris, I felt there was less pressure on me to be her sole support . Having Kris there made me enjoy the whole experience a lot more, knowing that my wife was in such good hands. Thank you again."
~ Ken P.
" Although I am a third time dad, I have to say it made such a big difference to have Kris at the birth of our daughter. I felt more relaxed and more comfortable, knowing someone with knowledge and experience was there to support my wife through her labour and birth. Thanks to Kris, I felt there was less pressure on me to be her sole support . Having Kris there made me enjoy the whole experience a lot more, knowing that my wife was in such good hands. Thank you again."
~ Ken P.
"Thank you so much for your all help, advice and support during my labour time. After my baby was born I felt I have been blessed that you were there that day. I will refer you any pregnant women I know. And I will always remember your words that you quoted from Penny Simkin: " Pain is okay but suffering is not", which gave me so much strength. I delivered my son without epidural, which never would have been possible if you weren't there. I hope my friends will find a doula as good as you."
~ Anna K.
~ Anna K.
"When I was first introduced to the idea of having a doula present for the birth of my first son I wasn't really interested. I found it awkward to share such an intimate experience with a stranger and just didn't see the use in it. But after deep thought I decided to give it a try and I couldn't have made a better decision! Kris was amazing! In the weeks leading up to birth she managed to keep me calm by offering me positive insight on what otherwise seemed to be the most frightening experience in a woman's life. Kris was ready and waiting when it was finally time. If someone wasn't familiar with the term doula I'd describe it as a birthing coach. Kris coached me on giving birth to my son. Her presence, knowledge and suggestions were useful throughout the labour and birth. She remained patient and supportive with whatever decisions I chose to make and for that I'll forever be grateful to her."
~ Annisha B.
~ Annisha B.
"I was very nervous approaching my due date and as such had decided to look for a Doula at 38 weeks pregnant. I had many referrals and interviewed many and for some reason Kris' kind voice and assurances made me feel at ease. Even though I was feeling a bit desperate I didn't want to compromise the quality of care this time and wanted to ensure my doula was a proper fit despite the short notice. I was referreed to Kris and was immediately impressed with her calmness, understanding and willingness to help. Even though she could not assist me personally, she highly recommended Laura, one of her co-doulas who she felt would mesh well with me, my needs and personality. I brought allot of anxieties with me this time around as i had twins the first time and had a horrible experience and didn't have a doula at that time. When I met Laura, I immediately knew she was the one I wanted there to support me. She was extremely knowledgeable, came prepared and armed with soo much information, understanding, compassionate and strong! She was everything I expected and more. They both went above and beyond to help me not only before, but during and even after my delivery. I had breastfeeding issues, back issues etc..and a load of questions that they both caringly answered and if they did not know an answer for me they would put me in touch with others who could. They also referred me to other practitioners that helped speed up my recovery. I must say that initially we were scared about the cost of the service as there were others that had more competitive rates, however it was not only worth every penny but more. My husband and I will be forever grateful to these two amazing women and will be highly advocating the Doula services and them personally as the best Doula's one can have by their side!. Love you both, sincerely." ~ Susy & Jessie