We had a home birth with our daughter and having Natalie as our doula helped make it a peaceful and beautiful experience. She not only served but empowered us as a couple to be present and focused throughout the birth. Having her there gave me such peace, I felt like I had an extra pair of lungs speaking when I wasn’t able to, an extra pair of legs to support mine when they got tired, an extra set of hands to grab things that were needed.  We are so thankful for her and how she was such a help constantly looking for ways to serve, updating family and speaking to our Midwifes on our behalf. Our first birth we sorely underestimated the difficulty of labour and delivery and didn’t hire a doula - this time around we knew what we were getting into and wanted all the help we could get. Having Natalie as our doula truly made a big difference.

Steph and Jonathan B

Natalie is the most amazing doula. Her prenatal visit lessened my anxiety about labour and I learned so much about the process. She was incredibly calm throughout the labour and delivery and made me feel supported in the most difficult thing I have ever experienced. She helped me breathe through the contractions, let me lean on her when I needed to, gave my husband the breaks he needed and coached me through the pushing. She was my advocate to the nurses in terms of my birth plan which made me feel like my voice was being heard when I felt too exhausted to speak. I have said so many times I don't know how I would have got through it without her. I have since spoken so highly of Natalie to my pregnant and mom friends and also have recommended to them having a doula in general. If I have another baby, I will be calling Natalie to be my doula again.

Blaire A

As a first-time mom, I was extremely nervous about having a baby. I had no idea what to do and I was terrified of going through labour. I was so blessed to have Natalie as my doula. She kept in constant communication with me weeks prior to my birth. She was well-organized with questions and materials to educate both of us. We worked together to create a birth plan, and she assured me that she would be there to help me with whatever I may face. On my delivery day, she was right there coaching my breathing and helping me with pain relieving exercises. She was patient with me when I was struggling. Natalie was the calm in the room. I depended on her for everything - comfort, relief, and guidance. She was with me when I needed to get the epidural. I couldn’t have gotten through this birth without her. She was kind, considerate, and thoughtful throughout the whole process. She made sure my needs were always met and ensured the baby and I were safe. We are so thankful that Natalie was there and wish other families would have the help we did during the delivery of our baby girl.

Ashley and Matt F

I cannot truly express my sincere gratitude for Shannon's presence at J's birth... Her calm, her knowledge, and her tender support all helped me in this incredibly important moment. She has such a beautiful servant heart, and I pray that the Lord continues to use her as His hands and feet through this ministry. From the depths of our hearts, we thank you.

Jolène and Max B

Natalie is an amazing doula! She is one of the biggest reasons why our birth story was very pleasant and relatively stress-free. Since I gave birth pre-term, we were very unprepared and scared when my water broke. Natalie made me feel comfortable and safe, she was a great helping hand during the whole birth process and she also provided my husband tips on how to encourage me. Although my OB initially said that my labour will be a long process and I will not give birth until the afternoon, Natalie was already by my side shortly after I got admitted to assist me. She was very positive, calm and supportive. She was also always available if ever I had any questions, even post-partum. Having Natalie as our doula was truly such a blessing and our family is SO grateful for her! 

Mylyn and Bert A

Natalie was a big help to me in the lead up to my daughter's birth and in the hours afterwards. Knowing that she would be there, and knowing she had techniques to help me should I face another long labor helped to ease some of the worries that I had been carrying about the impending labor. Even though my daughter came very quickly, before Natalie could get to the hospital, a piece of advice she shared with me beforehand proved to be useful when I was in hard labor. In the hours after my daughter was born, Natalie did everything she could to make myself and my baby comfortable. The pictures she took for us are beautiful, capturing small moments that would have otherwise been missed. We will treasure them forever!

Beth H

Knowing I wanted a doula as my extra support person during labour, along with help preparing for birth and postpartum support, I knew Natalie would be such a great fit for my family. Her experience and calm demeanour helped us have confidence in what we were walking into. We were so thankful for her encouragement and reminders during the period of transition right before pushing. She also coached me on pushing techniques and worked alongside the midwife, doctors, and nurses to provide excellent care. When our daughter was born she was able to capture video and photos of the incredible special moments so that my husband could be fully present experiencing everything with me. After delivery she helped us move our things to get settled in our recovery room and checked in on us frequently once we transitioned home. In the postpartum period she was able to help me really process and talk through my birth experience in a unique way because it was a shared experience. My husband and I are so thankful for her presence, knowledge, support, and care for our family.

Erin and Ben N

Having Natalie as our doula was one of the best decisions we made. During my pregnancy, she provided us with so many helpful resources and tips which I believe made a big difference. Because she couldn’t be at the hospital with us in person (due to Covid), Natalie made herself available all night when I went into labour. I even spoke with her on the phone minutes before I began to push! She was a huge support, and having her available was so calming and reassuring to us both. Natalie also encouraged me to advocate for myself and ask the doctors/nurses as many questions as I needed to. This was a huge help and left me feeling like I had some control over the process even though my daughter’s birth wasn’t exactly as I’d “planned”. I left the hospital feeling really good about how things went since I was never pressured into doing anything I didn’t want to do. She also was a tremendous help to us postpartum - checking in daily to make sure we were okay and offer advice/help. I would highly recommend Natalie to anyone who is looking for a doula! She is professional, knowledgeable, kind, and so calm- all things you’d want when you’re pregnant and giving birth!

Emily and Kelston R

Throughout our time with Natalie, she was and continues to be an amazing doula. She embodies compassion, kindness, and patience. She walked with our family, educating and empowering us about pregnancy, nutrition, emotional well-being, pain management and birth. During postpartum, Natalie continued to remain in touch with our family checking in to ensure baby and mom are well. At the beginning of this journey, we did not know what a doula was - but now we know and we hope everyone can be as fortunate as us to have such an exemplary doula as Natalie. 

Crystal and Jude C

We were hesitant about hiring a doula, we weren’t very familiar with the concept and thought we didn’t need one. Fortunately for us, our friend Natalie is one. Since we already knew and trusted her, it made the process a lot easier. When we asked her questions, she was always ready to give answers. Her dedication and knowledge were unparalleled. Before the birth, during, and after. Having her as our doula was vital for us, as we navigated all the new things that birthing a baby involves. We are forever grateful to have had the opportunity of having her walking with us during this most wonderful time of our lives!

Lucero and Justin K

I truly don't think I would have been able to have a home birth without Natalie’s support and encouragement. I wasn't sure I wanted a doula at first, but I knew that I wanted to try for a home birth and I thought this might help me do that successfully. I felt incredibly supported throughout my pregnancy and felt confident that she would be able to advocate for me. She offered so many helpful suggestions about pain management, how to help labour progress, and how to conserve my energy for pushing. Her support also allowed my husband some periods of rest. Without her guidance and encouragement, I really believe I would have ended up at the hospital for pain management. I would absolutely recommend Natalie to anyone, no matter what type of birth they are planning or hoping for, or what their preferences are. She is so supportive, encouraging and kind. Having a doula allowed me to have a very positive birth experience after a difficult experience with my first. I would not hesitate to hire her again.

Jen and Hani Y

Words cannot begin to describe our gratitude for all Shannon has done for us over the course of this pregnancy. Her kindness, compassion, certainty, and wisdom has been an anchor in our times of doubt and concern, and her steadfastness during the labour made welcoming our son into the world all the easier. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. It's clear that God has set you on this path to be a blessing onto countless families, and your commitment to Him brought much reassurance and peace into our hearts. We purposefully sought our a Christian doula to help us with our difficult pregnancy journey, and we have no doubt God brought us together for His purpose.

Megan and Josué O