Doulas and Midwives in Toronto
By Geoff G.R.
Doula services in Toronto include the support of women in labour with prenatal education, information and instruction. Birthing doulas assist the mother before and during the birthing process, while postpartum doulas help the mother and child after birth. Doulas educate mothers on techniques to reduce stress and pain during the entire childbirth process.
Doulas advise pregnant women on the healthiest foods for both the mother and baby. They can suggest exercises to make pregnancy more comfortable. While doulas do not interfere while the mother gives birth, they can assist with labour positioning. Doulas prepare mothers with postpartum depression strategies.
Midwifery and Doulas Services in Toronto
Dancing Doula
North York, ON
Phone (416) 556-7668
Deborah Connerty
100 Consilium Place, Unit 200
Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3
Phone (416) 414-4841
Doula Annie Birth Services
Scarborough, ON
Phone (416) 312-9558
Simply Healthy Family
Toronto, ON
Phone (416) 912-0754
Midwives in Toronto are medical nurses who assist women during childbirth, working with an obstetrician. They can provide assistance with labour complications, including c-sections.
A midwife will examine a woman's physical health before and after labour. Midwifery services also include physical examinations of the baby after birth.
Also see: Nutrition Consultants, Prenatal Classes