Our Birth Doulas
support ALL kinds of Birth!

A Birth Doula is an experienced, professional, non-medical support person that can help you and your partner navigate and cope with pregnancy, labour and birth. A Doula does not ‘catch’ the baby, do medical procedures, check dilation or blood pressure; that’s the job of your doctor or midwife. A doula is a VERY important member of your birth team because their only job is to focus on you! You deserve constant support during your labour and birth no matter what kind of experience you’re hoping for. We support ALL kinds of birth!

Our Doulas have attended births at home and in hospitals all over the Greater Toronto Area, and we are pleased to support mothers regardless of their birth wishes. Whether your goal is an un-medicated birth, if you are unsure about interventions in birth, if you know FOR SURE that you want an epidural, or something in between, we are here for you. Also, we can be your Birth Doula if you are having a TOLAC (VBAC attempt) or a scheduled Cesarean birth, because everyone can benefit from help, reassurance and support for their birth!

Our Doulas can:

  • provide information and explanations
  • offer suggestions for coping with early and active labour
  • give hands-on physical support to manage contractions
  • support your partner to be as involved as you/they want, and can give them a break!

Our Doulas will answer your call in the middle of the night when you think you’re in labour
and you don’t know what to do! 

Having a dedicated, non-judgemental support person who is calm, knowledgeable, patient and has gotten to know you, your partner and your preferences throughout pregnancy, can make a huge difference to your
birth experience.

Nutmeg Consulting’s owner and founder Angela Grant Buechner, is a Birth Doula, Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant, and Newborn Care specialist. Angela has built a team of professional Birth Doulas who will support you and your partner every step of the way, no matter how you wish to birth.

We work hard to promote a respectful and cohesive atmosphere working alongside your health care providers. We are proud to be a member of your labour/birth team, and want you to have the best experience possible. All of our Birth Doula Packages also include a Lactation Consultant Home Visit, and access to even more support as needed, with our Postpartum Doulas!

“The Labour & Delivery nurses absolutely love you… They were raving about how great you are as a Doula.”M. Toronto

Research shows that parents who receive non-judgemental Birth Doula support in labour & birth:

Feel more secure and cared for

Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics

Have greater success with breastfeeding

Have greater self-confidence

Have less postpartum depression

Our Birth Doula Packages include:

  • Free In-Home Consultation

    Free in-home consultation to meet and discuss the services we provide

  • Prenatal Home Visits

    One or More Prenatal Visits to go over your wishes for your labour and birth, get your questions answered, help with your Birth Wishes/Plan, and discuss ways to help you have the birth you want (whatever that might be!)… can include a Prenatal Breastfeeding Prep consultation if you wish!

  • Contact Throughout Your Pregnancy

    Contact throughout your pregnancy by email, phone or text, to answer questions and provide resources as needed

  • 24/7 Availability Before Birth

    Availability 24/7 during the 2 weeks before your due date until your baby is born, for unlimited email/phone/text support

  • Attendance At Your Birth

    On-call availability to come to support you during Labour & Birth whenever you need us. We also stay for the first 1-2 hours after your baby is born, so we can help with skin-to-skin and breastfeeding!

  • Lactation Consultant Home Visit

    Every Birth Doula package includes a 2 hour visit from one of our Registered Nurse / Lactation Consultants, to give you expert care and breastfeeding support for you and your new baby. This visit can include a full breastfeeding assessment, weight check and Lactation plan, and even tips for baby care, babywearing, safe sleep and more!

  • Postpartum Doula Visits

    Our Elite & Ultimate Birth Packages include Postpartum Doula visits, so you can have extra in-home or hospital support while you learn to care for your new baby! Learn More

Request Your FREE Birth Doula Consultation

ALSO AVAILABLE

Private Prenatal Labour & Delivery Education

This is not your ‘usual’ Birth Prep class….

Need to ask a million questions about Labour and Delivery of your baby?

Want to chat about what to REALLY expect and how to prepare yourself for birth?

Angela will answer your questions and discuss your concerns about labour and birth. She can share her experiences and knowledge about home and hospital births, what to expect and even help you work on a Birth Plan….. right in the comfort of your own home!

Please contact us for more information about our Birth Doula Packages and Gift Certificates!