I have done a lot of reflecting over the past eight months about being a pregnant, young professional in Toronto. Compared to many other countries (i.e. the USA), Canada has progressive policies in place that help protect pregnant women [...]
I have worked as a doula for over a decade, and have attended over 200 births. There are a few things I have learned along the way to help mothers prepare for a better second stage labour (pushing). Of [...]
Sarah Wetmore provided a comforting female presence during a period where there were no family member to support us. During the pushing phase, she interpreted my needs perfectly and reacted with just the right amount of composure to help [...]
Thank you so very much for your support Sarah! From the moment we met during our consultation appointment we knew you would be a key support during our labour. Your kindness, compassion, knowledge and calm, patient presence were so helpful [...]
Mother's Day is quickly approaching and I am getting more and more requests for date ideas. While Toronto has a diversity of experiences to offer, I've selected my top six Mother's Day dates for the dessert lover. 1. High-technique desserts from Roselle - 362 King [...]
My daughter Sarah and I thought we'd get a head start on Mother's Day by treating ourselves to a Springtime Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Royal York. The Fairmont Royal York has been providing the Afternoon Tea tradition since [...]
It's hard to pick the single most important thing that Sarah did for us because she helped us in so many ways. However, for me the most valuable role Sarah played was in supporting us before, during, and after [...]
We had Sheridan come in to help us for the two weeks after our baby was born, and we can safely say we would not have survived without her! She has a wonderful, calm and relaxed presence that puts everyone [...]
Being first time parents we were very over whelmed with what to expect with the birthing experience. From the moment we met with the Graceful Birth team we knew that they were the best fit for us, Grace [...]
Graceful Birth Client-Brandi Last month I had the amazing privilege of supporting a beautiful family in the GTA as they gave birth to their second baby boy. They are repeat clients of Graceful Birth. I attended their [...]
