Testimonials
"Robyn was a critical member of our support system during the last phase of my pregnancy and throughout our daughter's birth and after. We never could have imagined how fortunate we would be to include her as part of our prenatal, birth and postpartum team. She provided expertise, guidance and care that went above and beyond. Our extended family continues to praise Robyn for her commitment, professionalism and liaising during a long labour and delivery. We would recommend Robyn to anyone!!! Robyn - we are so glad that you were there for all of us and you truly helped make our birth experience memorable, comfortable and positive. We look forward to working with you again! Sincerely - Meaghan, Mike & Avery, Halifax"
Hiring Robyn may have been the smartest thing we did in preparing for the birth of our son Sam. She gave us reliable information during the pregnancy, stuck with us through a long labour and delivery, and then came around afterward to make sure we were doing OK. Her reassuring and professional presence was a Godsend during labour – she helped us with everything from big decisions to little touches that made such a huge difference (a warm blanket!). The delivery did not go as we had envisioned it, however with Robyn’s guidance, we don’t have second thoughts about anything now. She was immediately available for phone consultations during the confusion of Sam’s first few days. Sam is now 3 and a half months old and Robyn’s breastfeeding support group has been fantastic. --Anna and Mark, Dartmouth
"Thanks so much for your support and advice with breastfeeding. I am still really enjoying the experience and am happy its been going smoothly over the past two weeks. That Sunday morning visit you did at the hospital was critical otherwise I might have given up and then I wouldn't be enjoying the success I'm having now." --Darcy, Lake Echo.
" My first impression of Robyn was that she was an extremely warm and caring person who instantly put my husband and I at ease. Robyn was open, honest, always encouraging and so supportive of us and our birth plan. After our daughter was born, Robyn continued to check in to see how things were going which I found very timely when I most needed support, especially with breastfeeding. I always felt comfortable contacting her anytime throughout my pregnancy or post partum for support or just to chat. My husband and I found Robyn to be incredibly knowledgeable in the areas of pain management, childbirth and labour. Thanks to Robyn we felt more prepared and therefore less anxious about the whole birth experience. In saying this, I feel that Robyn is a very competent and passionate doula who I would highly recommend. " --Corinne, Tantallon
I want to thank you for everything you did for us. You were a wealth of information when I first met you and during my delivery you were a tremendous source of encouragement. You help me to keep breathing and you were so in tuned with what I needed to hear/do during those hard contractions. I believe my labour would not have gone as well as it did if you hadn't been there to help me manage the pain. You have great skills as a doula and the passion in which you use them is a gift to anyone who hires you. Once again, my husband and I are so very thankful. We would recommend you in a minute. --Lorena, Dartmouth
Robyn's guidance and support during our birth preparation and actual birth was invaluable. Pete and I feel like it was absolutely the best investment we made in the birth of our healthy baby girl. Robyn provided us with individual teaching sessions about our birth plan/statement and goals, guidance about resources that were available to provide us with more information about topics we were interested in, and excellent breastfeeding education and support. We learned so much from her and gained the confidence to have the natural birth we wanted. Robyn has a wealth of knowledge and resources and she was always eager and willing to find an answer if we had a question or concern and she didn't know the answer. She was also available to us over the phone and through email for any questions or thoughts or concerns we had during our entire pregnancy. She made us feel like we were her only clients. Her presence was reassuring, calming, and supportive. Robyn supported both of us which enabled Pete to focus on me. Pete and I truly believe that we would not have had the natural, healthy labor and birth that we had imagined without Robyn's incredible support. --Emily, HalifaxHaving Robyn around after our son was born was a real blessing! My husband and I were able to relax, observe and ask questions in the comfort and privacy of our own home. As second-time parents, we knew more about what to expect this time around -- which is exactly why we wanted a doula like Robyn there to help create calm out of the chaos. Best of all, Robyn enabled us to focus some attention on our older daughter during the crucial post-partum adjustment period. Rob was also a valuable resource for breastfeeding during those early days, and the advice I received from her was far more helpful than what I'd been told by numerous lactation consultants. The fact that she's a gourmet cook didn't hurt either! --Jackie, Montreal
The Breastfeeding mother's group was literally the first place that I went alone with my baby after he was born. It was also the first place that I fed my baby outside the house. Those early days and weeks of motherhood can be so stressful and overwhelming. It’s wonderful to have a place to go where I feel comfortable to ask questions about breastfeeding and other baby related issues. It is a great place to share information, tips and ideas and to connect with other mothers about parenting and to talk about what it is like being a new mother. Thanks so much! –Shanda, Halifax
Robyn was such an amazing support to me and my family during labour and when I got home. I always felt her support and compassion throughout my long difficult labour and when I arrived home with a newborn. She has such a comforting presence I really don't think my experience of child birth would have been as wonderful without her! As I reflect on all she has done for me and my son I would highly recommend to any new mother that a doula provides support and care in such an amazing way. I believe she also allowed me to establish breastfeeding with my son due to the knowledge and confidence she shared in me. Thank you Robyn, you really were a blessing to me! --Sarah, Bedford
"Again, thanks for all your support. Just today I was recommending your group to a new mum. I was recalling how the first week I didn't really want to turn out and attend, but within a few weeks I was looking forward to Tuesdays just because of the meetings!" --Alison, Halifax
From our first meeting, I knew Robyn would be able to provide the support I was seeking. I appreciated her professional approach and caring way. Robyn provided all kinds of helpful information that I was able to use to create my birth plan. This included making plans in case my husband was not able to return in time for the birth. In his absence, she accompanied me to prenatal classes, something I had been anxious about attending on my own. Robyn was easily reachable by phone and e-mail and I knew that when the time came, she would be there. Throughout the labour, Robyn was indispensable, recommending different positions to ease discomfort. She thought of all the little things. After our son was born, Robyn came over to our home to provide post partum support and was very helpful in establishing breastfeeding and in answering some of our infant care questions. In short, Robyn provided us the reassurance we needed to manage an emotionally challenging pregnancy and the support we were looking for in labour. We would absolutely use her services again and we would recommend her to anyone looking for the wonderful support that can be provided by a Doula. --Katherine, Halifax