DOULA

A trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.

 

Toronto Maternity Specialist

DOULA SERVICES

A doula’s role is to support you with the utmost respect, care and commitment pre and post delivery and through the three stages of birth: early, active and transition. Together we create your ideal birth plan and your doula advocates this plan and wishes on your behalf, so that you may focus on what’s important.

Studies show that when faced with the challenges of childbirth, coping skills and birth plans are quickly forgotten. This can result in making stressful decisions that deviate unnecessarily from the intended plan.

More importantly, studies also show that those who have chosen the support of a doula are less likely to have medical intervention, complications or a negative affiliation with their labour and birthing experience.

Here at MOLO we pride ourselves on offering the best emotional, physical and informational support to our clients through bump, baby and beyond. We not only care about our clients, we’re also inspired by them. After all, nothing is more sacred than a Mother’s Love.

**Still not sure if we can be of help? Check through some frequently asked questions and then send us a message

FAQs

From the moment you hire your doula, everything about your pregnancy will take on a new feeling. Finally, someone is as excited as you are about your growing family and here to help you navigate through the sometimes overwhelming and confusing world of pregnancy and childbirth. Get ready to feel more relaxed and at ease having your own personal guide to childbirth.

A doula rounds out your support team in all the best ways. You’ve likely already found a doctor or midwife who will follow the medical aspects of your pregnancy and your partner or family who knows you best is there to help. Choosing a doula to be part of the experience means that you have a trained and certified birth support person during your pregnancy, labour and delivery and for as long as you need after the birth of your baby. We provide non-judgmental, baggage-free advice, support, and coaching so you can experience these milestones in the most positive and confident way possible.

Once you’ve signed on with us, we’re here for you 24/7. You have access to information, resources and support above and beyond what you might have imagined. During your pregnancy you can take advantage of the amazing network of professionals we work with and community events we host and participate in. You can call, e-mail or text your doula whenever you need.

Looking for some resources on a new birthing trend you’ve heard about? We’ll know where to send you. Want to find out if what you’re experiencing is normal? Chances are it is, but we’ll chat with you, reassure you and have the experience and know-how to make sure you contact your medical provider when needed.

Spending quality time together during our prenatal meetings means that we can develop a relationship, discuss a flexible plan for your birth that makes you feel comfortable and prepared, and go over any lingering fears or concerns you might have about your upcoming birth. With experience in the hospitals and birthing centres in Montreal, we can offer guidance and advice on everything from packing your hospital bag to what to expect each step of the way during the labour process.

Even if you’re wondering, “Am I really in labour?”, we’re on-call for you at any time and ready to jump out of bed at 3am to join you at your home or hospital. We’ll keep in touch during early labour and when you’re ready to have extra support your doula will be there when you request her. From that moment until the birth of your baby your doula will be there supporting you in whatever way you need.

We are there to help you find your strength when you need it, help you communicate with the medical staff, provide guidance and suggestions to ease your pain and focus on your emotional well-being. We truly want you to have a birth you can look back on with pride and happiness! If you have a specific type of birth experience, we offer guidance and support to help you achieve it. Even if your plan is to “go with the flow”, we can help you find the tools to make informed decisions, techniques to cope with labour pain and we can support you in getting ready to welcome your baby in the most confident and joyful way.

We don’t disappear after your baby is born. We stay with you until you and your baby are settled in and if you’re choosing to breastfeed we make sure that it’s off to a good start. During your hospital stay we are still available by phone or text for any questions or concerns you might have, and upon your return home we arrange our postpartum follow-up visit. At this visit we can discuss anything that might be on your mind, and make sure that your transition into parenthood is as seamless as possible. You always have the option to arrange for new baby postpartum care, but regardless we continue to be available by phone or e-mail for the first 6 weeks.

PACKAGING & PRICING

We know the importance of having options. That is why we have created three unique packages to fit all of your needs.

HELP ME BABY

Perfect for a seasoned mama!

$1350

  • 2 Prenatal appointments
  • Birth plan
  • 24/7 on call support
  • Birth attendance
  • 1 Postpartum meeting
  • Birth story

DOULA ME BABY

Our most popular package!

$1450 (you save $100)

  • 2 Prenatal appointments
  • Birth plan
  • 24/7 on call support
  • Birth attendance
  • 2 Appointments with healing expert
  • 5 Pre/post natal yoga classes at Gravitate studio
  • 4 Hours of postnatal support
  • Birth Story

PAMPER ME BABY

Our best value!

$2400 (you save $455)

  • 3 Prenatal appointments
  • Birth plan
  • 24/7 on call support
  • Birth attendance
  • 5 Appointments with healing expert
  • 5 Pre/post natal yoga classes at Gravitate Studio
  • 6 Hours of day time postpartum care
  • 4 Hours of childcare
  • 2 Overnight postpartum supports
  • Prenatal custom cosmetics
  • Birth story

HYPNOBIRTHING

Visualization is an age old tool used by monks, athletes and many in between. For a soccer player, for example, a powerful visualization would be to see the soccer ball already in the net of the of the opponents goal. Seeing yourself clearly kicking the ball and reaching your target. Similarly, hypnoborthing uses the power of this technique and pairs it beautifully with affirmations that encourage the desirable outcome, “my body and my baby know exactly what to do…” The idea being that you are so focused and channelled into a chosen course of thinking and believing, that you are less likely to be swayed by thoughts of fear and panic as they come. Through this practice you will be able to rewire your negative thinking. What the mind believes, the body follows, and so it is with this understanding that we enter into the co-creation of our own birthing experience. Which in large, is a result of our own thinking.

YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:

  • Other techniques to produce a shorter, more comfortable labour
  • The creation and control of the body’s own natural anaesthesia
  • The source of the myth that pain must accompany normal birthing
  • Why women in other cultures have birthing almost entirely free of discomfort
  • How the mother’s body is designed to work in neuro-muscular harmony with nature throughout labour
  • Practice in deep relaxation during and between uterine surges
  • The HypnoBirthing® Advantage eliminates the Fear-Tension-Pain Syndrome before, during and after birthing
  • Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for chemical painkillers
  • Shortens the first stage of labour by several hours
  • Eliminates fatigue during labour, leaving mother fresh, awake and with energy for actual birthing
  • Promotes special bonding of mother, baby and birthing companion
  • More rapid postnatal recovery
  • Returns birthing to the beautiful, peaceful experience nature intended
  • Creates a more integral role for the birthing companion

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

NURSERY INTERIOR DECORATION

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At MOLO we are passionate about children’s interior design and creating inspired spaces that foster growth and exploration. We’ll surround you and your little one with a functional, playful and stylish space to play, laugh, and dream in. It is never too early to start nesting.

Contact MOLO to get your free consultation >

ORGANIZING WITH EFFICIENCY

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At MOLO we understand the preciousness of time and the strive to make each moment count. Using the Marie Kondo method of tidying up, MOLO will help you organize baby’s drawers and closet, so that finding something to wear doesn’t have to be a time consuming, stressful experience, but rather an enjoyable one (we solemnly swear!)

Contact us to help you get started >

PRE-NATAL
YOGA

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We want to help make the experience of bump, baby and beyond one of the most magical ones as possible. We have seen first hand the impact that a yoga practice throughout pregnancy can have on both mother and child. Words like pleasurable, relaxed and Inspiring can too be used to describe YOUR pregnancy!

Visit YOGA MOMMAS to signup >