Taryn Bodrug

9/19/2024

As a first time mom with no idea what I was getting myself into, Liz was such an amazing person to have in my corner. Her presence is calm, uplifting and incredibly reassuring. I am so grateful to have had her at our side.

One of my favourite qualities of hers is her ability to take cues from us and ask the right questions (at the right time) to ensure she is supporting us how we need. It can be hard to know ahead of time what you will want during labour but Liz read us perfectly. I can't imagine how much more challenging the whole process would have been without her knowledge, her kindness and her humour. Not to mention all the thoughtful details.

I have so much love for this women. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Lindsay

9/7/2024

I cannot imagine my birth experience without Liz. From the moment she arrived I felt held and cared for. She ensured that I had sips of ice water/gatorade, suggested positions to labour in, set the lighting with candles and twinkle lights. She protected my birthing space with a calm assuredness that made me feel so safe. Whenever something came up she was by my side to talk things through and offer reassurances. She cheered me on and offered physical comforts like counter pressure and cold cloths. Her familiarity with the delivery ward at Vic Gen was so helpful, where to find things, where to walk when labouring, and who to ask for things. She was also an amazing support to my partner, ensuring he stayed hydrated and had a chance to eat, giving him tips and guidance on how to best support me. We will truly never ever forget her, and will forever be grateful for her presence during such a sacred moment in time. If we decide to have another child one day she will be our first call! Thank you Liz!!!

Sarah

6/27/2024

We worked with Liz for the birth of our daughter in May 2024. Liz is a truly special person who exudes a loving and calming presence.

She is incredibly generous with her time + expertise. Her visits during pregnancy left me feeling at ease about whatever I was going through, and more excited for the birth. With gestational diabetes, I was in a high risk pregnancy category, and with that came a lot of medical attention, procedures, and plans. It was overwhelming. When I was able to talk through things with Liz, my anxiety around it all was greatly eased.

Liz was easy to reach via call or text. When it was time for my daughter to be born, we kept her updated throughout our induction process and she met us at the hospital when we needed her support as labour was ramping up. She went above and beyond, stopping on the way to pick up cake at my request as I wanted to have it after the birth. Liz also brought ambient lighting to make the room more cosy, and wrote encouraging post-it notes to stick on the walls. She offered so much support to me and my partner. I remember Liz saying encouraging things like "halfway there, almost done" as she timed my contractions, which was hugely helpful for my mindset. She also provided counter pressure and coached me through different birthing positions as needed. When our medical team struggled to get a catheter in at one point, Liz reassured me that my bladder wouldn't explode during birth if it didn't work. ;) No question was too silly for her.

Liz's presence was crucial to what ended up being a very positive and empowering birth experience for me. I'm forever greatful.

After the birth, Liz helped us with initial breastfeeding and came by our home several times to check in and offer her support. Spending time with her before, during, and after our daughter's birth was one of the major highlights of our journey as first time parents. Thank you, Liz, for everything.

Kira & Devin

5/25/2024

We are absolutely thrilled to share our experience with Elizabeth (Liz), our wonderful doula for the birth of our first child in April 2024. From the moment we met her, her calming presence made a significant difference. She was incredibly knowledgeable and always offered guidance without any judgment. Liz took the time to understand not only what we wanted but also what we needed to navigate through our first labor experience.

Liz was remarkably responsive, answering our messages within minutes and always being available whenever we needed her. Her kindness shone through in every interaction, and the debriefing session we had with her after the birth was invaluable. She even recorded our birth story, providing us with a precious keepsake.

Throughout our last trimester, the birth, and the first few weeks postpartum, Liz was a consistent and reassuring presence. She balanced the information from our doctors perfectly, offering us a comprehensive view of what to expect and what we were currently going through. We couldn't have asked for a better support during this important time in our lives. Thank you, Liz!

Bo Yeomans

5/24/2024

Liz was amazing throughout the process! It being my first, I wanted a calm, comforting and knowledgeable presence - and she provided all 3. She created a calm and warm ambience in the delivery room that even had doctors commenting on how lovely it was. I couldn't imagine what the experience would have been like without her. Very supportive during each step to meeting my little one. She even caught me as I fainted afterwards. Would highly recommend :)

Chen & Hao

2/2/2024

From our first interaction, Liz set herself apart as an exceptional doula. Her quick and attentive responses to our calls and texts gave us comfort and confidence in her commitment. Liz's willingness to be by our side at a moment's notice, making house visits whenever we needed her support, was beyond what we could ever hoped for.

During early labor, Liz was the first to arrive our house. From the moment contractions began, she was there, bringing comfort and calm with her pain management techniques. Her presence was not just a source of emotional support; she played a crucial role in ensuring our voices were heard, effectively helping us communicate with our midwife and advocating for our needs.

Liz's familiarity with the hospital also proved invaluable, guiding us seamlessly through the hospital hallways to where we needed to be. When faced with the unexpected delay of the epidural, her presence and care were the reassurances we needed to endure the long hours.

Liz was with us every step of the way during labor. She even helped guide the nurses, suggesting different birthing positions. She also captured the precious moments of our baby's first arrival in beautiful photos and videos. Her commitment didn't end with the birth; the postpartum visits with homemade soup and her ever-present support through calls and texts, were a testament to her passion and dedication. Liz was there to guide us through the challenging first couple of weeks at home, offering advice on everything from burping the baby to breastfeeding.

We are eternally grateful for Liz's support, guidance, and heartfelt care. Her involvement made our journey into parenthood not just manageable, but a cherished experience. We could not have done this without Liz. We are looking forward to having Liz by our side for our next adventure into parenthood. For anyone seeking a doula who is responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated, we cannot recommend Liz highly enough!

Sarah BD

10/5/2023

We decided to work with Liz for the birth of our 2nd child, and she was fantastic! Before the birth, Liz came over to our house a couple times to chat about my previous labour and birth, our preferences this time around, and just generally getting to know each other. I updated her about my pregnancy via text, and we stayed in touch. Once labour started, Liz was such a wonderful support via text, phone, and in-person through a long eaely labour and even getting sent home from the hospital. Then in active labour, she had magic hands that helped me cope with the contractions so much better! She was by our side, supporting me and my husband as our son was born. In postpartum, she visited us at home and brought us homemade soup. And she was there to help and support us when we encountered challenges with breastfeeding a few weeks later too. Liz is a wonderful and supportive doula!