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Gina Johnson

That Doula Gina

Victoria, BC Service range 40 miles

http://thatdoulagina.com

Birth Fee

$1100 to $1200

Postpartum Rate

$30 to $40

Availability Remarks: Contact to book! Pronouns: she/they

Birth Fee

$1100 to $1200

Postpartum Rate

$30 to $40


Birth Doula Experience

5 years and 13 births attended

Postpartum Doula Experience

3 years and 21 families served


Doula Training

  • DONA International-Approved Workshop, June 2019
  • Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings, September 2021

Type of practice: Solo practice

Clients per month: 1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I have attended births at Victoria General Hospital and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers

Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I have attended home births


College Education

AA/AS


Special Services Offered

  • Abortion support
  • Acupressure
  • Antepartum doula support
  • First Aid and CPR
  • LGBTQIA+ Support
  • Miscarriage support
  • Sibling support (for your older children at the birth)
  • Surrogates and intended parents
  • Virtual and remote doula support

Training Documentation

credential


Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Birthing Families Foundation, Doula Birthing Families Foundation, Victoria Referral Coordinator Community Food Support, Volunteer Delivery Driver Victoria Sexual Assault Centre, Office and Event Volunteer

Languages Spoken

  • English

Fee Details

Birth: If this birth doula fee is a barrier to us working together, please let me know and we can work out a fee that feels sustainable to us both. Postpartum: If traveling 40 minutes or more to a client's home, my fee is always $40/hour with a 4 hour booking minimum to help accommodate my travel expenses and time. Overnight doula shifts are always $40/hour.

Service Area

Victoria, BC Service range 40 miles

Client Testimonials for Gina Johnson

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Rachel Carnat

12/8/2023

After a really medically first birth (I didn't want) I was in a really need of having a doula to find support, protection and strengh. When we first met Gina, my partner and I, we knew we could trust her in this crazy adventure. During all my pregnancy she helped me feel empowered with my body and my mind. She knew my wishes for a VBAC and find all the ressources I needed to read more about it. She also told me all my feelings were valid. We learned together with my partner many positions for the time when I will be in labour. At the end of the pregnancy when labour wouldn't want to start on it's own she came to try with me many yoga postures. My midwife tried also everything but at 42 weeks still no sign of labour. Because of many reasons inducing wasn't really an option. Gina helped me so much to do the grief of the natural birth I wanted so so hard. We spent long hours to find a way to make this birth beautiful. Gina supported me by the phone when I needed to talk about my options. The cesearian was planned and my partner and midwife were here. I couldn't have a third person but Gina came after when we went back in the room. She came also at home to make sure I was feeling good. And I was because of her and her incredible support. One person can change the entire experience. Thank you Gina again. 

 

Leah

1/24/2023

it was one of the hardest times of my life, enter Gina the baby fairy. Like a fairy godmother, she made me feel at ease, taken care of, and seen. I trusted her with my baby Immediately and he lit up when he saw her! she listened to me while I cried, and shared some of my darkest thoughts, and moments. She didn't judge me and she validated me. she did night shifts and folded laundry while baby slept. She supported us at medical appointments and was so warm and comforting. i can't recommend Gina enough and i will always remember my baby fairy godmother who helped me find the magic again. 

Kyla

1/14/2023

Having Gina as my doula for my second was an incredibly empowering experience. My first was a complex (necessary) medicated hospital birth, and I really wanted to have a different experience with my second, and with  Gina's help I was able to! My second was a relatively fast home birth. Gina arrived before my midwives and helped me manage my contractions while my partner put our toddler to bed. Gina helped me with hip pressure during painful contractions, breath reminders, small sips of water, etc. She also helped me run a bath, stay focused and feel in control. I never felt alone or scared during my birth because I knew she was there for me the entire time. Once the midwife team arrived they were busy setting up, and my partner was still busy with our toddler, so Gina once again helped me move through the labour when I otherwise would have been on my own. My partner was able to join my birth right before I started to push. After the birth Gina also took beautiful photos of me and my partner holding my daughter just seconds after she was born, which I will treasure forever. Once I was snuggling my baby, gina brought me a much needed snack. Gina helped me realize the birth I had wanted with my first, and I truly believe she was instrumental in creating a positive, empowering birth experience.

Birth Availability for Gina Johnson

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-09-2023

Postpartum Availability for Gina Johnson

= Available. Calendar last updated: 12-09-2023