Birth Fee
$1000 to $1200
3 years and 55 births attended
Type of practice: Solo practice
Clients per month: 1 to 3
Attends hospital births? Some Hospitals
BC Women's, St Paul's, Lions Gate
Attends birth center births? No Birth Centers
There are currently no birth centers in the Lower Mainland.
Attends home births? Any Home Birth
BA/BS
I have supported low-income families and birthing people who are new to Canada through the BC DSA volunteer doula program. As part of my work with the South Community Birthing Program, I routinely work with families who are new to Canada to help them navigate the health care system.
Hi! I’m Olsy (Olesya, to my fellow Eastern Europeans), and I’d love to keep you company on your journey from pregnancy to parenthood. I consider it an honour and a privilege to work with people in this liminal space. Whether it’s your first baby or your first labour in this country, my mission is to help de-mystify the uncertainties of the process to make you feel confident in your labour and birth. I’m a big physiology nerd! Outside of birthwork, I’m a science communicator, so I like sharing fun facts and the latest research on labour, birth and early child development with my doula clients. I firmly believe that being informed means being empowered in birth. Whatever your birth wishes are, I’ll be in your corner, helping you feel comforted and heard.
Vancouver, BC Service range 10 miles
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8/8/2024
Highly recommend Olsy! She was very caring and understood my needs. Soooo helpful with massage and counter pressure. Would not have gotten through contractions without her! Helped find what positions would be helpful for me and brought me to the hospital at the perfect time to make sure I wasn’t sent back! Could not have gotten through labour without her.
7/22/2024
Olsy was an amazing support during my labor. Her friendly and supportive nature made a big difference for me. She was always there with encouraging words and practical help, making sure I felt cared for and empowered the whole time. She was also a great support for my partner, giving guidance and reassurance that helped us both a lot. We couldn’t have asked for a better doula and are very grateful for her help and expertise.
6/16/2024
Choosing Olsy as our doula was the best decision we made for our birth experience. She was incredibly supportive from start to finish, going above and beyond our expectations. Olsy's presence and guidance made the entire process feel more manageable and empowering. She anticipated our needs and provided comfort and reassurance throughout. Thanks to Olsy, our birth was not only memorable but truly amazing. We are forever grateful for her dedication and expertise.
4/17/2024
We had a great birth story and we are very grateful that we were able to share it with Olsy! She is very friendly, open, and easy going. I liked our coffee chat when we got to know each other's stories. She was supportive all the way through the last weeks of my pregnancy. She was reaching out first and was helping me cope with my doubts and fears, as well as provided necessary medical information when needed! During labour she fought for me to get a room with a bathtub :D We couldn't have done it without her! My husband shared that he felt very supported by Olsy during labour. Me as well! It's awesome to have awesome "teammates" in such a life changing experience as labour. Thank you for this wonderful experience, Olsy!
12/19/2023
Thank you, Olsy, for making my birth experience as stress-free as possible! It was a wonderful, calming and reassuring experience having you as a doula. You are both knowledgeable and caring. I don't think I'll be giving birth again in the future, but if I was, I would not hesitate to use your services again. Thank you! I will also be sure to recommend your services, if anyone I know is planning on having a child. :)
9/27/2023
Olsy was so incredibly supportive and helpful leading up to and during the birth of my son. My husband and I are first time parents. Olsy anticipated my needs and brought a calm and grounding presence to the birth. On a moments notice, she came over to our home and made a huge difference to my experience of the labour pain. Olsy was also incredibly helpful in providing guidance and a mental framework around approaching decisions during later stages of the birth. My partner and I highly recommend Olsy.
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