Testimonials
What My Wonderful Clients Say
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We had an unmedicated hospital birth with our second child and Janice was an amazing support person through the whole process.
Janice first met with us a couple times prior to labour to discuss all our requests and desires for our birth. She was easy to talk to and understanding of my concerns, taking notes and providing resources to help with decision making. My first birth experience was emotionally traumatic due to how I was treated by hospital staff during labour and delivery and I was determined to have a more positive experience this time. This time we opted for midwife care rather than doctors, but still planned on hospital birth.Â
On the birth day, she showed up at our house promptly after we called her, and got to work right away to provide comfort measures. After labouring at home for a few hours, we went to hospital where she continued to provide physical and emotional support while the midwives focused on the medical aspects. After baby was born, she stayed for a couple hours to make sure we were settled and had no further questions/needs to address before she left.
I can honestly say that this time I had a wonderful birth experience with the midwives, and Janice's love and comfort was a huge component to it.  She did all the comfort things we had talked about prior, and was a calm, grounding presence in that ugly, hectic hospital room when it started to feel overwhelming. I got the unmedicated, intervention free birth that I had wished for because she was there to support and encourage me through it.Â
Janice met with us for a final home visit to debrief and I think I must have been all smiles when we saw her again.Â
Childbirth is such a sacred, pivotal moment in our lives and I am so thankful Janice was there for ours. I highly recommend her to everybody.
Lana
October 2023
It’s hard to pick the right words to express how grateful I am for Janice. We weren’t sure if we needed a doula but the second we met Janice we knew she was the perfect fit.
I couldn’t imagine not having her support & help during the labour process. I was in labour & delivery for over 52 hours, so this was a marathon process that was mentally taxing. She was there to support my husband & myself every step of the way. Her labour support tools and breathing techniques were so helpful, plus she just knew the right words at the right time. I’m so grateful for her impact on my first birth.
The thing that sticks out the most is her nurturing and calming presence. Labour is such an intimate and vulnerable experience and we felt at ease and comforted with Janice. It felt like we knew her forever!
She helped my husband play an active role in the process and answered all of our questions, easing any worries. My husband was especially grateful as her presence allowed him to take short breaks, come back refreshed with the energy to support me fully.
I recommend Janice to all birthers who are looking for a calm, supportive doula who will help you every step of your journey! Thanks Janice!
Alex Loader
March 2023
My partner and I feel very blessed to have had Janice on our birth team for our first pregnancy. She brought in a ton of knowledge and techniques to help the process in regards to pain management/reduction. She's got a very genuine and sincere presence about her and during some of the toughest parts of my labour she was able to stop panic attacks in their tracks, and bring me back into the moment to continue pushing and breathing as needed. During moments when I was feeling defeated, her calm voice and eye contact helped immensely. When my partner was feeling unsure of how to help, she was able to give direction and was very supportive of him as well. When she had moments to, she captured photos for us with our consent, and we will cherish them forever. We were very grateful for her attention to our needs in every moment and we recommend her to anyone looking for a doula to add to their team. We will definitely be adding her to our team again if we are blessed with a second child.
Brittany D.
Calgary, AB
January 2023
We met Janice about 2 weeks before our induction. I had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and then hypertension, so for safety my doctor wanted us to have our little guy at 37 weeks and we were super grateful to connect with Janice. She was prompt to reply to my questions and came to meet with us days after speaking over video call to make sure that we were comfortable with our connection. Within minutes I felt at ease with Janice as did my husband, and we began our journey to parenthood. The birthing experience was incredible and Janice was so supportive with both myself and my husband the entire time, and I can honestly say she made the process so much smoother for us with the medical team. I did have some complications, but her support and belief that I could do what I planned was exactly what I needed and her ability to advocate and remind me what I wanted made the experience so much more. Thank you so much Janice for sharing the most important day of our lives with us. You'll never know how much it meant to us.
Nadean & Dave B.
Calgary, AB
December 2022
Janice acted as doula for a client of mine, and it was wonderful working with her and seeing her work. Janice has an incredible way of holding space- she remained calm, caring, patient, and supportive the entire time. She was always ready to provide and offer comfort measures for the client and was an amazing help to the support people present. When things became medically complex, Janice remained collected and helped to ensure a smooth shift to a new birth plan. I would highly recommend Janice as a doula to any of my clients and those seeking labour support for themselves and their families.
Noelle, Sweetgrass Team, Juniper Midwives
Calgary, AB
November 2022
When our son was born in November 2022, we had Janice as our doula. She has a very calming energy and was always checking in to offer her help. We would definitely have Janice as our doula for any future children we may have.
Colton StoneCrop
Calgary, AB
November 2022
I first met Janice across a crowded dance floor and was always happy to run into her as she is such a positive and kind person. Imagine my delight when, upon learning of my pregnancy, she got in touch to tell me she was becoming certified as a doula.
We decided to work together on my birth experience and I cannot say enough about how positive our interactions were. She was consistently prepared to lend an ear, had no judgement about my pregnancy and was always prepared with either advice, something new she'd learned or even share from her own experience . I consistently felt heard and validated, which can be hard to come by during a pregnancy!
We determined the priorities for my birth plan, what was important for me and what I was willing to compromise on. We discussed what music I'd like to listen to, how she could best support me and she never left me feeling as though I were alone in my experience.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, I was unable to have Janice in the delivery room, but she still took the time to send me all the notes and plans so I could refer to them on the day. I can't express how lucky I feel to have had Janice be a part of my baby's story and entry into the world. Her generosity of spirit, compassion and open mindedness makes her an asset to any woman looking for support in the journey to motherhood.