Nutmeg Consulting
Expert care for Births, Breastfeeding, and Postpartum
Nutmeg Consulting
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, the Birth Centre, and in every hospital in the Greater Toronto Area! We are proud to support mothers regardless of their birth wishes. Whether your goal is an un-medicated birth, if you are unsure about interventions and medications, 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 & explain Expectations to relieve anxiety
give hands-on physical support to manage contractions
offer suggestions for coping with early and active labour
support your partner to be as involved as you/they want, and give them a break!
Having a dedicated, calm, knowledgeable, patient, non-judgemental support person (who knows you, your partner and your preferences) can make a huge difference to your
birth experience.
Nutmeg’s owner and founder Angela Grant Buechner, is a Birth Doula, Registered Nurse, Lactation Consultant, and Newborn Care specialist with 20 years of experience. 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 right 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 or support from our amazing Postpartum Doulas!
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:
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Free In-Home Consultation
Free in-home consultation to meet and discuss the services we provide.
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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!
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Contact Throughout Your Pregnancy
Contact throughout your pregnancy by email, phone or text, to answer questions and provide resources as needed.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!