Labourhood Doula
Victoria, BC Service range 12 miles
https://www.labourhooddoula.com
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Birth Fee
$1200 to $1400
Postpartum Rate
$35 to $45
Availability Remarks: I specialize in twin care. I am a twin mom myself and found very few resources when I was on this journey.
Birth Fee
$1200 to $1400
Postpartum Rate
$35 to $45
Currently approved to receive payments from the following programs:
2 years and 26 births attended
2 years and 13 families served
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 3 births and 1 to 3 postpartum families
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
I rent birth Pools as well if interested in this service.
DPT
My birth fees include birth education and planning and support in labour. My postpartum support includes light housework, and allowing you to complete any in-house tasks while I am taking care of your baby.
Post a testimonial for Cleo Sonier
12/28/2024
At first we were a bit hesitant to add a doula to our birth team due to the extra cost, as well as wanting as few people present as possible. I am SO glad we decided to have a doula, specifically Cleo.
Cleo met with us a couple of times before the birth to discuss our wishes for the birth, answer any questions we had, share information about the process, and help us prepare for after our baby was born.
Our meetings never felt rushed and we always finished feeling more prepared and confident. We felt like we really got to know her during these meetings and both myself and my husband were relaxed and comfortable around her which was essential for our planned home water birth. Cleo is authentic, down to earth, and knowledgeable, and I was confident in her ability to support us through this life changing event.
Cleo was so calm and reassuring through my whole labour. I completely trusted her to advocate alongside my husband for the birth I wanted while I was off in labour land. She kept me hydrated with electrolytes, supplied a TENS machine and heating pad, and went out to get me food. Cleo was attentive and seemed to know exactly what I needed without me saying (like fixing my hair that was falling onto my face, adjusting the pillows as I changed positions, or pouring warm water on my back while in the pool). She even took a few photos which are some of my favourite to look back at.
After I delivered my baby she cleaned everything up, made us a snack, and made sure we were comfortable with everything we needed before leaving.
I could literally go on forever about how happy I am with Cleo’s support. If you’re unsure about hiring a doula, I promise it is worth it and Cleo is amazing at what she does!! You won’t regret having her there to support you during this special time in your life!
11/7/2024
My husband and I hired Cleo a bit late in the game (tail end of third trimester), after debating for a while about whether we even needed a doula. I can honestly say that I’m so glad with the decision. We didn’t know exactly what we were looking for in a doula, but once we had our initial meet and greet with Cleo, we felt so at ease, and appreciated her focus on advocating for our decisions and choices - whatever they may be. Cleo was knowledgeable, never judgmental, and provided assurance and encouragement every step of the way. She also helped my husband better support me during labor, which was so important. Even when things needed to deviate from my birth plan, she made me feel assured and safe, rolling with the punches by our side at the hospital.
We also hired Cleo for postpartum care, and her knowledge and experiences (both as a doula and a mom of 3) were invaluable for us sleep-deprived first time parents. From showing me how to baby wear to just letting me get a nap in, Cleo was fantastic. I'd highly recommend her!
8/22/2024
We were incredibly fortunate to have Cleo as our backup doula, and despite the unexpected early arrival of our baby girl, she proved to be an absolute godsend. We met Cleo for the first time on the very day of my labor, and from the moment she arrived, her calm, caring demeanor and gentle conversation helped take my mind off the contractions.
Cleo came to our home and guided me through every step of the labor with incredible skill and empathy. At one point, she applied a TENS machine, which made my contractions much more bearable. By the time we arrived at the hospital, I was already 9.5cm dilated—a testament to the amazing support she provided.
In the birthing room, Cleo continued to be a pillar of strength. She offered constant encouragement, helpful feedback, and thoughtful nourishment, making sure I stayed hydrated and energized during the pushing stage. Her ability to work seamlessly with our medical team ensured that our birth preferences were respected, which was so important to us.
Thanks to Cleo’s guidance, and the support of the rest of my incredible birthing team, I was able to have the birth experience I had always hoped for—natural, without an epidural, and with minimal interventions or complications.
I cannot recommend Cleo enough. Her presence turned what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience into a beautiful, empowering journey. We are forever grateful for her support and care.
8/11/2024
We were incredibly fortunate to have Cleo as our backup doula, and despite the unexpected early arrival of our baby girl, she proved to be an absolute godsend. We met Cleo for the first time on the very day of my labor, and from the moment she arrived, her calm, caring demeanor and gentle conversation helped take my mind off the contractions.
Cleo came to our home and guided me through every step of the labor with incredible skill and empathy. At one point, she applied a TENS machine, which made my contractions much more bearable. By the time we arrived at the hospital, I was already 9.5cm dilated—a testament to the amazing support she provided.
In the birthing room, Cleo continued to be a pillar of strength. She offered constant encouragement, helpful feedback, and thoughtful nourishment, making sure I stayed hydrated and energized during the pushing stage. Her ability to work seamlessly with our medical team ensured that our birth preferences were respected, which was so important to us.
Thanks to Cleo’s guidance, and the support of the rest of my incredible birthing team, I was able to have the birth experience I had always hoped for—natural, without an epidural, and with minimal interventions or complications.
I cannot recommend Cleo enough. Her presence turned what could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience into a beautiful, empowering journey. We are forever grateful for her support and care.
8/2/2024
I hired Cleo for my third birth after researching many local Doulas. I felt a connection with Cleo ‘s website and that she had so much experience and knowledge about both homebirth and hospital birth. As I would be alone at the hospital, my biggest priority was having a Doula to be with me during the labour either at home or later in the hospital. Cleo came to the hospital as soon as I asked her to, which meant a lot to me. And even when my induction got a bit long, she kept the mood good. I felt Cleo really knew what I needed without me having to say. Not only did she help me advocate for myself when I was tired and feeling stressed, but I could tell she had a lot of experience in this situation and she went to put some music on for example, which helps to keep my mood lighter and add a little bit of fun to the situation when I really needed it. These are the little touches I would not have thought about when hiring a Doula but really made a big difference to me when I think back to my birth. Cleo’s skill really shone when I started having harder contractions and was feeling tired. Her TENS machine was a great asset and Cleo used skillful touch and words to help me manage the pain. I would wholeheartedly recommend Cleo as a birth or post- partum doula to anyone. She is gentle, skilled, patient yet with a gift of a powerful knowledge of birth.
6/13/2024
Cleo is super knowledgeable and passionate. Her kindness during our pregnancy, birth and beyond was so appreciated for our third birth. We absolutely loved that she had a birth pool too! Highly recommend. Thanks Cleo!
9/11/2023
I was so fortunate to have Cleo as a part of my home water birth experience. She's so approachable, knowledgeable, and professional. She has excellent intuition and is therefore very measured in her involvement during the pregnancy and the birth. I appreciated her capabilities of knowing when to step in and when to allow space. I also used the birth pool Cleo has on hand which was a wonderful experience. Cleo was so helpful in getting it set up and making sure we had it ready to go well before my due date just in case. If I ever decide to have another baby, I wouldn't want to do it without Cleo!
8/6/2023
I’m grateful to have Cleo as part of my birth team. She was very knowledgeable, easily accessible, and had access to many helpful resources. My confidence in my ability to give birth grew because of her, and she really helped guide my husband on how to best support me. I especially appreciated Cleo checking up on me, as well as her ability to calm and encourage me. Because she's a mother herself, I knew I could trust her advice. I would highly recommend Cleo to anyone considering a doula.
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