ProDoula
CURRENT STATUS: pre-CD Postpartum & Infant Care
BUSINESS NAME/AFFILIATION: Toronto Family Doulas
SERVICES PROVIDED: Postpartum Doula Support & Infant Care Support
About
AREAS SERVED: Toronto, Ontario and the GTA (Canada)
CONTACT INFO:
Email: Tanya@torontofamilydoulas.com
Phone: (647) 703-9578
Website: www.torontofamilydoulas.com
Meet Your ProDoula
Background/Experience that you think is beneficial to Doula work: My entire career has been in health care. I have ten year's experience providing labour support, I have a significant amount of training as a midwife and am also a shiatsu therapist. I discovered that I especially thrive in a supportive role. I have focused on training related to breastfeeding, mental health during the childbearing year, with trauma-informed practice and advanced training in perinatal bereavement. I am devoted to nourishing people through birth and new parenthood.
What led you to become a Doula?: I became interested in midwifery when I was expecting my first child, however, it was the unparalleled health care I experienced during my second pregnancy that sealed the deal. The care was deeply rooted in informed choice and was profoundly supportive of me, despite serious complications and countless consultations. As the care team grew, witnessing such exemplary inter-professional work, and being so well included in the process was resounding. I was immediately drawn to birth work. My aim became to provide diverse families with non-judgmental care, attentive to their unique needs. Doula work, in particular, allows me to focus on non-clinical care for the client, their new addition and their chosen circle of intimacy.
What are some positive comments made about you by other people?:
Many folks kindly remark on my calm manner and feeling quite comfortable in my presence. This review from Kate Wallis is particularly generous: “Tanya is a high achiever, overcoming hurdles with grace and professionalism, both leading and sharing articulately and generously with peers. Her outstanding work ethic and critical thinking skills, are an inspiration and support to all those fortunate enough to work with her. Tanya is a profound communicator. She has not only remarkable listening and reflecting skills, but also a depth and breadth of wisdom and knowledge which she shares with kindness, discretion, and compassion. There is not a situation that Tanya’s presence would not enhance. On top of that, she is a tremendously talented artist, in many media.”