Jill Climie

12/15/2025

Liz was an incredible doula. We weren't 100% sure if we needed a doula or if we would really end up using the services, but we could not be happier that we worked with her. She was a knowledgeable and calming presence to bounce ideas off of before birth, and helped us get through the hardest times of labour. She is encouraging, supportive and non judgemental. We highly recommend!

Katy & Jake

10/20/2025

Hiring Liz as our doula was definitely one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! We had the most positive birth experience and Liz was right at the heart of this. Liz made everthing feel smooth and like it was always going to be ok. One of my favourite things about Liz is her incredible ability to know what I needed, before I even knew I needed it, but in the least intrusive way possible. Her calming and safe presence was always there when you needed it, but my husband and I never once felt like her presence was too much (we are very quiet/private people!). Liz is so incredibly competent and experienced at her job that these things just come so naturally.

We wanted a doula to help advocate for my needs (I’m Autistic). When meeting before the birth, Liz was really interested in understanding how she could do this. We made a birth plan together and Liz made sure that everyone was aware of this. It even made my husband teary at how much the whole team were being so respectful of my needs throughout the whole labour.

On the day, Liz arrived at our house at 1:15am and stayed with us for the next 18h, helping deliver our daughter and only left when we were settled in our postpartum room. Liz helped us to stay comfortable at home as long as possible by advocating for a midwife home visit checkup. Liz arrived at the hospital before us to ensure the environment was peaceful with candles. Having Liz visit for a few weeks postpartum (and via reassuring speedy text responses) was one of our highlights of this period!

There are so many things that Liz initiated that made the birth of our daughter such a wonderful experience, and I’m sure there were so many other things Liz was doing in the background to make sure everything was running smoothly that we don’t even know about! If anyone is looking for a neurodiversity affirming doula, like I was, I can confirm that Liz is definitely a perfect choice!

Andrew cawley

8/15/2025

We can't say enough great things about Liz. She was actually our backup doula and the first time we met her was when she arrived at our house at 1am while we were already in active labor! We were wondering how everything would go with someone we hadn't met, but we couldn't be more pleased. She was immediately calming, helpful, friendly, and professional. She jumped in to help with counter pressure and (very importantly for us) she was wonderful at reading the room, even with people she just met. She wasn't overbearing or prescriptive and very much adapted everything that evening to our comfort levels and preferences. She was there with advice when we needed and knew when to just face into the background and let us be with each other. 

Andrea Zelembaba

7/25/2025

Liz is an absolute angle and I cannot recommend her enough as a doula! I had an extremely fast birth (baby came in under 4.5 hours), which was extremely unexpected and stressful for my husband and I. Liz was my grounding rock and guided me through some very scary moments, and was a huge resource/guiding light for my husband. She held my hand and spoke for me/to me when I couldn’t, and seemed to be able to read my mind in knowing what I needed in each moment before even I knew it - whether that was a cold towel on my back, the right words of encouragement, reminding me to take a sip of water, or a cup of OJ. I can’t find the words to say how much she helped me in the hard moments; I credit Liz for the reason I was able to get through the experience, process it, and come to peace with how it all played out. Her calm demeanour was incredible throughout the birth and after delivery when she made sure we were all set up with what we needed. We are forever grateful we had Liz with us throughout this journey, we truly couldn't have done it without her!

Kasia

7/14/2025

We are so grateful to have had Liz as our doula. Although our planned homebirth ended up shifting to a hospital birth, Liz’s presence made all the difference. From start to finish, she was a steady, reassuring, and grounding support. Even when our plans changed, I never felt scared—Liz helped us stay calm, informed, and empowered through it all.

She advocated for our birth preferences with compassion and confidence, and offered the perfect mix of encouragement, reassurance, and humour when things got intense. I truly believe our birth experience was 100 times better because of her.

If you're thinking about hiring a doula—do it. And if you have the chance to work with Liz, you are in the very best hands. We couldn’t have done it without her! 

Sara Baerg

1/6/2025

This was my second birth with Elizabeth Upton and I don't know what I would have done without her. She brings such peace to the birthing space with her calming presence and attentive nature. Her joyful smile is a wonderful thing to have in the room and she makes you feel cared for and loved from the moment you meet her. Our midwife didn't get to my birth in time so Liz helped guide me in delivering my own baby. She was fantastic in keeping me calm, helping me stay in control and feeling empowered. She has amazing techniques to help with any back pain and helpful ways to cope with labour. Also my husband was very grateful to have Liz there. She was someone he could ask questions to and look to for assurance throughout the birthing process. I would highly recommend Liz to anyone! 

Catherine White

1/6/2025

Deciding to go with Liz as my doula was one of the best decisions I made! She helped to make me feel educated and informed with the different stages of labour and what to expect as well as making me feel empowered in my birth preferences. She made me feel so supported and loved throughout my entire labour, and just having her prescence there made me feel so peaceful. I was able to completely lean on her for strength during the moments where I felt like I didn't have it in me anymore, I truly don't know what I would have done if she wasn't in the room with me. It was also so valuable being able to ask her questions about breastfeeding during the first few weeks with my newborn! For any future pregnancies I will 10000% hire Liz again as my doula - she truly made my labour so special 

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!