Brandi Cranston

We couldn’t be happier with the care Nicole gave us before, during and after the recent birth of our first child. Her compassion, encouragement and expert touch made our birth plan a reality. No amount of pre-planning or pre-natal classes could account for the expertise, experience, or care that Nicole provides. From pre-labour planning to post-partum breastfeeding support, Nicole’s care has made this transition in our lives seamless. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to anyone preparing for a birth, and will definitely be contacting her for our next birth experience!

Natalia

My husband and I took a private class with Nicole at our home and the class was worth every single penny spent. We met over 3 sessions once a week before my 37th week of pregnancy and in the result I felt very well prepared for future labour. All classes were very well organized, Nicole had great handouts many of which you won’t get anywhere else, all our questions were thoroughly answered. I felt like Nicole is very knowledgeable, caring and sensitive person that will be where and when you need her to provide you full support. I had pretty easy, short and non-stressful labour especially for a first-time mum because I was mentally well prepared. If I didn’t have 3 midwives at my birth I would definitely hire Nicole as a doula. Especially if this is your first baby and you have no idea what to expect – I wouldn’t hesitate to sign for a class with her or get her as a doula or both. I would definitely recommend her to friends.

Andrea & Tamas

Nicole has a wonderful, warm personality. She brought a calming sense of open dialogue to our home during her classes. We could ask her anything and she had a wealth of information and little tricks for us to keep in mind. Thank you!

Chiara

Nicole is an outgoing and dynamic Doula. She is very knowledgeable in her field and works to provide an individual and personalized experience. Her scope of practice is wide (childbirth education, labour/birth support, breast-feeding assistance etc) which allows parents to establish a trusted working relationship. Not only is she informative and helpful, she is also comforting and reassuring. Additionally, Nicole is very flexible which I found to be one of the most important aspects of her role before and after the birth of our son. I highly recommend Nicole and am looking forward to her support and assistance again when we have our next child.

Karen Kaiser

Until my daughter, Tina, was pregnant I was unaware that the doula plays an important and integral part in the birthing experience. I first met Nicole a few weeks before the birth at Tina’s home. She came laden with equipment and tricks to make the labour bearable. She explained everything that was going to happen during the labour and how she would help. Her calm and cheerful nature made Tina believe that she could definitely do this! Feb.4 at 1:30 am Tina was feeing mild contractions and not wanting to disturb anyone…she tried to sleep. Finally, at 3:00, am she called Nicole and was pleasantly greeted with a wide awake and cheerful “Good morning”. As she coached Tina, her patience, strength and guidance was evident. All night she instilled a confidence and calm as they chanted and rocked through the pain. (I was able to get a few hours sleep). Finally, at 6:00 the midwives came and Nicole’s role changed to helper and supporter for the midwives. She continued to support Tina and she also showed concern for me….as I tearfully and helplessly felt the pain for my daughter. And when our little baby boy entered the world there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!! She has visited and contacted Tina since the birth….always interested and always caring. She obviously loves her work and is very good at it. Thank you, Nicole.