Robyn Heskin-Land

2/8/2024

Kristin helped me through one of the toughest obstacles I've ever had to overcome in my life. I was a surrogate for a same sex couple from Quebec, and in November 2023 I gave birth to their absolutely stunning baby girl at the Comox Valley Hospital.

Kristin was my doula through the end of my pregnancy and through my labour, and she was absolutely incredible. Kristin has this amazing ability to sense what you want or need before you even know it yourself. She is one of the most kind, supportive, and understanding human beings I've ever met. She was adaptable even when I called her at 4:30am, she met us at the hospital.

I couldn't have asked for a better doula for my surrogacy journey, and I hope to have her as a doula again for any future surrogacy births or the birth of my own future babies. 

Thank you so much Kristin for everything. 

Tegan Mattenley

1/25/2024

If I could recommend Kristin as doula to every first time mother, I would. She was a 20/10. Kristin is an amazing, intelligent, hard-working and compassionate person. When the doula that I had hired fell through days before my due date, Kristin stepped in to take over and I'm forever grateful for that. She got to know me and my husband and our birth plans and preferences in a very short amount of time, and she worked hard to make us feel safe, comfortable, and understood. During my 27 hour labour and birth, Kristin was by our side tirelessly supporting my husband and I both as I laboured at home and at the hospital. She was helpful in recommending a variety of labour positions and pain management techniques, and she was always there to give me the encouragement I needed when I felt like I couldn't do it. I'm so grateful for Kristin and her kind and beautiful soul. If you are looking for a selfless, strong, and compassionate doula, look no further! 

Michael

12/6/2023

Kristin accompanied and supported us during the birth of our daughter and we could not have been more grateful for her presence. We absolutely recommend her as a doula. She was amazingly kind, knowledgeable and available. She was also very considerate of our special situation of surrogacy and created a safe and positive space for us intended parents and our surrogate. Kristin helped us prepare for the birth, facilitated communication and we appreciated so much how attentive she was to our surrogate’s needs, attending to her comfort, encouraging her and advocating for her. She also took very precious photos. It was a beautiful meeting in this very intense, special and life chaning moment.

Cynthia

11/10/2023

Kristin was and is an absolute gem. I have never had a doula but this time around I decided I needed one. Each time that we met I felt reassured and in great hands. She is compassionate, personable, attentive and very professional in what's she does. She checked on my regularly when I was approaching my due date and followed up with me many times. We went over my needs and wants during this pregnancy and a beat was not skipped. I recommend Kristin and I know you will have the same lovely experience I had with her. Thank you Kristin for being there at my last pregnancy. 

Raquel

9/11/2023

Kristin was amazing and provided support to me from the moment we started working together and even after my baby came. She met with me and made sure to ask me for my opinion on how I would like every step of the labour and childbirth process to take place. She ensured to consider my cultural difference and genuinely embraced it. This made me feel assured that my voice would be heard and that I would be advocated for during the childbirth process. She took the time to do some exercises with me, provided immense support during the labor process and was there every step of the way. Her techniques for embracing the labor pains were very helpful. After my baby came, she was kind enough to provide support to me at home. My partner and I will forever be grateful to Kristin for being there for that life changing journey.

Kelsey Crawford

9/6/2023

We used Kristin Osolin for the birth of our third child.  Having Kristin as my dula was an incredible experience, she was kind and calm but confident in her skills.  She was a big advocate for me and was so supportive.  Kristin has a beautiful gift of bringing your partner in to feel apart of the birthing experience.... she used her expertise to make your partner feel confident in how to support you. Kristin went above and beyond at making sure your voice was heard.  I feel so incredibly blessed that Kristin was there for the birth of my son.  She knew wonderful techniques to relieve pain, she was filled with love , support and pure joy during the entire day , she took beautiful photos and videos , and her tender heart shined so brightly.  I felt like I could look to her to bring me a confidence in my decision and a peace that she brought to the room.  Having Kristin as my doula was such a gift and I'm forever grateful for her.