Website: birthgoddess.ca/doula Phone: (647) 501-8779 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 2 years and 19 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 2 years and 7 families served Area of practice: North York, ON Travel range: 20 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Toronto and York Region Languages spoken: English, French, American Sign Language
Birth Doula Certifications
CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)
Breastfeeding Certifications
La Leche League Leader
Childbirth Educator Certifications
CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association)
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Families conceiving with ART and IVF
VBAC
Home Birth
Multiples
Clients on bed rest
LGBTQ Families
Special needs babies
Prematurity
Twins
Postpartum mood disorders
High risk
Expected stillbirth
Single parents
Cesarean birth
Waterbirth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Special services available:
Mother blessing celebrations
Infant massage education
TENS units rental
Acupressure and/or acupuncture in labor
Cloth diapering education
Parenting consulting
Babywearing education
ASL (American Sign Language)
Baby sign language education
Reduced rates for military members/spouses
Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
Miscarriage Support (Before, During or After)
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: I am passionate about empowering women and families through pregnancy and birth. I have had the pleasure of working with families in the area providing them with the support and information to have a wonderful birth experience.
I am a member of good standing with CAPPA Canada and Doula C.A.R.E.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? No Birth Centers There are no birth centers in the service area, but we are hoping for change so our families have more birth options. Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $0 to $1000 Postpartum doula hourly rate: Not specified Fee details: If your partner is deployed, we offer free services through the Toronto Military Family Resource Centre.
Please do not let finances be a barrier to doula support - contact us directly for alternate payment arrangements.
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Client Testimonials for Nicole McKay
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!
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!