Catherine

3/23/2023

Sam was a post partum doula with our family for almost five months. She was so supportive, providing overnight support for about five months. She gave excellent advice regarding infant feeding, researched options for helping switch my baby to a bottle and eventually introduce formula, provided advice about childcare tools, and was excellent company during many late night feeds.  She would also often settle our toddler overnight if he woke while she was here, and he came to love her as well.  She would help clean bottles and help around the kitchen when she arrived, which was a lovely added bonus!  We were so sad when we no longer required her support overnight, she was later able to come and work as our nanny for a week when our usual nanny was away on holidays. Both my kids absolutely loved her.  I really struggled mentally after the birth of my first child, and I sincerely believe Sam's help was the difference in my doing much better this time around.   I should add she always very infection/COVID safe with our family and had excellent hand hygiene in our home.  I can not say enough good things about Sam, and would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family. In fact, I already have, and they have all said amazing things about her as well!  We feel lucky to have had her help and hope we will cross paths with her again in the future. 

Andrea

2/5/2023

Samantha is truly a kind soul. She came into my life when my babe was around 4 months old, I had just broken my foot while in the middle of sleep training. I had been fortunate enough to work with another equally amazing postpartum doulah immediately after birth who I reached out to for help, she connected me with Samantha. I wasn't sure really what a postparum doulah would provide but decided to hire one, it was undoubtedly the best resource and help I could have asked for after the birth of my babe. I had no idea that a postpartum doulah would help with sleep training/night care with a babe outside of the newborn period. Samantha is kind, knowledgable and incredibly caring. She cared for both me and my babe at one of the hardest parts of this baby journey so far. She has substantial experience helping families with sleep training, and after a few nights with my babe, was able to provide positive and effective feedback around our sleep plan that was personalized to him and his response. We are now enjoying 12 hours a night of uninterrupted sleep. I have since recommended her to many friends who are expecting. 

Amber

9/21/2021

We had our baby at the height of the second wave of the pandemic. Samantha was a lifeline when public health restrictions limited visitation. Not only is Samantha knowledgeable, helping us new parents navigate newborn life, but she is extremely trustworthy and safe. We always knew our little girl was in good hands with Samantha and our daughter took a shine to her caring and kind ways. We would highly recommend any parent to seek Samantha’s help and advice. Her professionalism and attention to detail will put your mind at ease.

Devon Smith

4/26/2021

Sam was so much help and gave us so much peace of mind that we weren’t doing anything wrong. The 4 month regression hit us hard and I made a decision very early on that I didn’t want to sleep train. Sam didn’t give us a quick fix or suggest something she knew we weren’t comfortable with. We received tips and tricks that worked with the style of parenting we had chosen, not generic tricks that could be looked up on the internet. I appreciate that I was able to text her when had we questions instead of trying to scour through books and and Baby blogs. Everyone has a different situation and she had a great understanding of what ours was and worked with us to make sure we were able to actually the first year of our babe. Forever grateful for the reassurance and the peace of mind that came from her instruction.

Anna D

12/28/2020

Sam helped us with post partum support for our son from 5 weeks of age and stayed on with us for the past number of years, also helping with our daughter from birth onwards. She offered sibling support while I was in labour with our daughter and stayed with us to help us in the early days after her birth.  

Sam is a real life baby poppins, she is very relaxed with babies and toddlers and is able to calm them and most importantly, coax them to sleep.  As a self employed professional, I took very little maternity leave with both of our children, so having Sam's support was critical for us. The feeding and sleeping routine, Sam helped to establish was very important for our son, who is very routine focussed.  We were able to have full night's of sleep after 3 months by establishing the routine.  Sam helped us with feeding while I was at work, preparing expressed milk so that I could pump milk and continue to work.  I think it's important to say that Sam will not judge you on feeding, she will help and support you, whatever the circumstances.  

Sam is very knowledgeable in all things babies, from tounge ties to feeding problems to resaerching car seats and apparel.  You can trust Sam to do the research to help you make the right decision for your family.  

We trust Sam completely, she has the keys to our house and car, drives with our children and has been on vacation with us several times. 

Bo Masterson

11/27/2020

Sam came in when our regular doula couldn't make it. She slotted in perfectly! She was so calm and was really magic with the babies. She also helped prepare our dinner meal and gave us lots of thoughts and advice on all things twin related. She was a light for me on a tough day!

Elaine

11/9/2020

We really enjoyed having Sam help us after I gave birth to my youngest son. Sam was punctual, patient and positively  engaged with my toddler by taking him out to play with him in the park so I could have some bonding time with my newborn. I really appreciated her help and support. My son who is quite shy was quick to develop a liking to Sam and enjoyed his time with her. Thanks again sam and we hope to use your services again in the future! 

Katie

10/15/2020

We were seeking a doula because we had some risk factors for post pardum depression and no family support in Calgary. We chose Sam as our doula for her breastfeeding expertise and cheerful personaility. As an added bonus, she knows everything about every baby product. She really helped us prepare for the baby and set us up for success. She was very helpful and fun for her initial visits and she came back when my son was about 6 months old to help us establish some sleep routines. I often felt overwhelmed with advice about sleep but Sam gave me a clear plan (that worked!). I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a doula! I would definitely hire her again!

Leckie Olsen

10/1/2020

Sam provided us excellent support during a difficult period. Her presence was extremely reassuring and our baby was safe and happy under her care. She is responsible, reliable, caring and trustworthy. Highly recommend!

Rachelle Spackman

6/8/2020

Samantha was amazing and helped us out so much our first year with twins. She would come for night shifts and help me to tandem nurse the twins and then swaddle, burp and change them throughout the night as needed so I could get longer stretches of sleep. She even helped out with small house chores such as folding laundry. People often ask how we survived our first year with twins and I always say it was because of Sam :)

Scott Spackman

6/8/2020

Sam was a life saver.  She was always on time and reliable.  We had twins so a lot of work and she did an amazing job with them and was never anything but kind and patient.  

Mindy Peryk

12/15/2019

We really aren’t sure what we would do without Samantha! The kids took to her immediately, and every time they see her re-connect straight away. Calm, caring, and at the same time able to manage a fussy infant and an energetic (really, really energetic) toddler at the same time - and have them both sleeping long before we typically do after our daily nightmarish bedtime routine. Highly recommend Samantha- we are blessed to have connected with her - truly gifted when it comes to caring for children.

Tony Gaudet

12/7/2019

Sam has been a life saver for our family.

We were having difficulties with our son late one night; he got his first cold! He would not sleep on his back due to congestion and we had to hold him through the night. He was having trouble breathing at times, making us so anxious and the evening was turning into a nightmare. We called Sam for help and she came over very promptly and the night instantly turned around. Not only did she hold the baby all night so we all could get the sleep we needed, she showed us a simpler and effective way of giving him saline drops which helped my wife calm down. She comforted him all night and he ended up getting 11 hours of sleep which, I believe, was a huge factor in him feeling better the next day.

Sam has been great reference for my wife throughout the pregnancy and when we brought our baby home. Ranging from sleep strategies to how to dress the baby, Sam has always been a there to help guide us through a confusing yet exciting time.

Doula support can seem like an extra expensive but it was well worth it for our sanity and teaching us how to care for our newborn. And her product recommendations meant we didn’t waste money products we didn’t need!

We would highly recommend Sam, to any family, looking for excellent Doula services.

Jennifer A.

11/15/2019

I had a wonderful experience with my postpartum doula Sam. I had complications during my C-section and was home with my newborn in pretty rough physical and mental shape. Sam was professional and knowlegeable. I frequently asked Sam for her advice on breastfeeding.

Sam loves babies and is a natural at calming them. She is also a great help for the mom. She quietly adjusts to your household rhythm and intuitively knows what needs to be done. I found her very helpful espeically when she spent a lot of time with my toddler who demanded lots of attention during the postpartum period.

I would recommend Sam to any of my friends who are having babies, she just made looking after a newborn a fun experience.

Christine C

9/21/2019

We hired Sam starting a month after the birth of our second child. Sam was fantastic with our baby as well as helping with our busy toddler at the same time. She was very knowledgeable and provided tips on baby care (since our new baby had many new challenges that we had not encountered with our first born). We felt very comfortable with Sam right from the beginning as she showed confidence and was able to fit in with our family. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone who is looking for postpartum help. She really made life easier for me as a mom, and we very much looked forward to her visits.

Danielle Wesche

9/12/2019

Our Experience with Samantha was amazing. She was extremely attentive, caring, and sensitive. She not only helped myself during birth and also helped my husband after the baby had arrived getting acquainted.  She was extremely helpful when I needed extra care and offering different tips and tricks to get things moving along faster.  She was extremely knowledgable but also willing to listen to what worked best for us as well. I highly suggest Samantha. Very happy with our decision to go with her.

Kimberly Marie

2/11/2019

Sam was a wonderful asset to me during my second pregnancy. She is kind, resourceful and truly dedicated to her practice. Sam has a true talent with babies, and her love for everything pregnancy/birth/baby related shows in her work. She went above and beyond to ensure that I was as prepared as possible, that we had all the information available and that I felt comfortable and supported. I absolutely love Sam and would highly recommend Baby Poppins Doula Services!

Sarah Howard

10/15/2018

Sam was and has been an absolute blessing from the start!

When I was planning for baby #1 she helped me with everything from a list of must-have baby items to tips and tricks on morning sickness, delivery info, and post pregnancy support. She even has helped me pick our kids’ names :)

My entire family loves Sam and I am so grateful to have had her throughout and post  pregnancies for support and feedback. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to family and friends with a confident 5/5 rating - as she truly cares for her people and loves what she does, and it shows xoxox

Thank you Sam!