From the heart...
"Having a doula (Doula D) made this experience a positive one! The amount of support and the feeling of competence that Dominique lent to my partner and I was greatly appreciated. The visits leading up to labour, the labour and delivery itself plus the support we received after has been amazing. I would recommend (and will) Dominique and the doula practice to anyone who is considering starting or expanding their families." -Jenn Salo
"My partner and I couldn't be more grateful to have had Dom by our sides for the pregnancy and birth of our daughter. I was so scared and nervous as a first time mom and my partner as well as a first time dad. After meeting Dom most of my fears melted away into excitement, and my partner couldn't be more grateful to have had her guidance along the way. She is so passionate about what she does which makes her amazing at her craft. Not only does she cater to each individual birth with her whole heart and soul, she is passionate about the local Doula community and bringing people together. She is so generous with her time and is so caring, she really makes you feel like you're the most important people in her life. Every parenting couple deserves to feel that important because each birth journey is truly a miracle. Dom helps to make it feel like the magical time it should be. Her knowledge, information and professionalism help so much to take away any guess work or fears. When there is a tough decision to be made Dom is there for support no matter what choice is made, while helping gather all the information needed to make a truly informed decision. I look forward to working with Dom again in the future and feel she is a welcome part of our family because of the quality of her care". -Michelle Spakowski
"I honestly can't thank Dom enough for her support as I became a Mom for the first time. Her experience and confidence made me feel so much more calm, prepared and in control of my labour experience. She listened to each of my fears, made excellent suggestions and made me feel completely at ease during the most vulnerable time of my life. She showed my husband how to best support me through contractions and we spent the majority of my labour laughing, talking and being ourselves. I am so fortunate to have had Dom as our Doula and would highly recommend her to expecting Moms." - Kalya James
"During my labour Dom was absolutely amazing. She seemed to know exactly what I needed at each moment. At each contraction she was there to comfort me and offer emotional support. She also knew the right times to step back when I needed more space or a more intimate moment with Gabe. She created a calm, serene environment in my hospital room. I was able to relax between contractions and everyone present seemed to always have a part and purpose. I know that my midwife was also very grateful for Dom's help. As both a mother and a doula, I would recommend Dom to any mother and partner looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate birth worker to support them during labour. I am so happy she was there to support me!" - Rachael Aiello
"I met Dominique towards the end of my pregnancy. I was not quite sure I would want a Doula to attend the birth, Dominique was so very warm and attentive. I felt more prepared for birth even from the first meeting. As we continued to connect in my last trimester, Dominique really listened to what I thought I would want and need for birth, but also asked me the right questions so that I better knew what I wanted. I feel like these pre-birth conversations were just so vital to having a happy birth experience! During my pre-labour, her support was invaluable. Her calm presence was very settling but also knowing that Dominique knew what I wanted from our conversations was very safe feeling. When everyone is focusing on the baby Dominique was there to support me. I really could not recommend a birth Doula and Dominique enough!" -Aimee Thivierge
When my husband and I discovered our surprise pregnancy shortly after moving to Thunder Bay I knew I wanted some extra support. After doing some research we decided to hire Dom as our doula. This was the best decision we made for our labor and delivery as well as prenatal education. Dom made our classes informative while also taking the time to get to know one another and feel comfortable as a team. Dom's expert knowledge, familiarity with our midwives, and willingness to bring our Birth plan to reality are just a few highlights of our experience with her. During our incredibly long labor, Dom was present in our home and at the hospital. She helped guide my husband with counter pressure techniques, led me to varying positions, and gave us advice on when to contact our midwives. I truly believe that Dom was key in allowing me to have a positive natural birth. We are immensely grateful to have shared this journey with her. My husband and I would highly recommend her to any expecting couples.
-Jenna