Our Doula Experience

As proud members of the maternal-child health team, Wholechild was the first of its kind in Canada to combine International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), baby-led sleep™ + doula expertise. Awesome, right?

That means that unlike a single consultation, postnatal doula care with Hayley offers the unique opportunity to have an experienced IBCLC in your home during the day for extended periods of time. This allows for support through multiple feeds, ongoing observation and real-life guidance + education as challenges naturally arise throughout the day.

We also know that it’s not all about feeding and you always get to decide what our time together looks like. Our goal is simple: to care for the whole family while you focus on healing, bonding + enjoying your baby.

How We Help

Bringing home your baby is beautiful, overwhelming and everything in between. Our postnatal doula services are designed to provide comforting and practical support in your home so you can rest, recover and settle into life with your growing family. You get to decide what each shift looks like based on your needs. Support may include:

  • feeding support through multiple feeds

  • personalized guidance from an IBCLC in your home

  • newborn care including diaper changes, baths, sleep support + more

  • multiples support (twins + triplets)

  • sleep education + tips from a Certified Sleep Coach

  • bottle feeding guidance including formula education

  • pumping support

  • meal prep + light household tasks such as laundry

  • sibling support

  • emotional support

  • a listening ear, someone to keep you company!

  • partner support

  • opportunities to sleep + recover

  • referrals to other resources where applicable

  • and more!