“Kayla and the Crocus team are absolutely incredible. We worked with Kayla as our doula and she supported us ahead of our labour, during delivery and postpartum. We appreciated her background in the sciences and the evidence-based approach. This background, her demeanour, strong communication and knowledge in her field provides our basis for our strong recommendation. Kayla is the best!”

“Anno communicated clearly with us about all fees and expectations, as well as her scope of practice. She was wonderfully supportive on an emotional level, and also supported us in making important choices about the birth of our daughter. She helped us prepare, and once the big day arrived she was there with us and intuitively knew what we needed. Having her support in the postpartum period was incredibly valuable as well, especially as a first time mom with many questions and anxieties. Anno’s wealth of experience and knowledge combined with her warm and caring personality makes her a phenomenal doula, and ideal for anyone considering a doula. ”

“Kayla was wonderful and quickly felt like a member of our family. We wish we could have kept Kayla until our baby was 6 years, not just 6 months! She provided guidance and encouragement on so many levels. Being a first-time mom, I had so many questions, it was helpful to have Kayla here to offer advice or to provide resources where I could find my own answers. Kayla was very supportive to our daughter too, not just to my husband and me. Being a mom herself, she had experience with the different developmental stages and knew the best way to interact with our baby. Hire Kayla! You will be so glad you did!”

“Amazing care. Helped me get organized and ready to tackle the rest of the week on my own! Provided so much peace of mind knowing that someone was scheduled to come help you BEFORE things get overwhelming. Will definitely use again!”

“We’re so happy to have invited Anno along on our birth journey. She offered kind and gentle support, wonderful understanding, clear communication, and responded to each of our first- time parent questions and concerns as they came up. We enjoyed the calm, genuine and down-to-earth ambiance that she brought to our space. ”

“I was beyond grateful to have Kayla and Ruth as my doulas this past summer. My husband wasn’t very keen on having doulas at first but after the initial visit he came to me and told me that I was right I’m getting them! They made us first time parents feel much more calm and confident. I was terrified of giving birth but Kayla and Ruth guided me and supported me. I saw so many horror stories on TikTok and I was very worried that I’d have a bad birthing experience but it was honestly pretty good and Kayla saw to it that my husband and I were comfortable and helped us every step of the way. When the doctors would try to back me in a corner, she would remind me of our plan and we’d discuss our options and then she’d make my husband and I decide. I never felt pressured or judged just supported. I don’t think I could’ve done this without them and I will forever be grateful! Thanks Kayla and Ruth!”

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Anno and I connected from the minute we met. She helped us navigate our first pregnancy and birth, and did so with grace and compassion. When our planned home birth turned into a planned caesarian, Anno did extra research and spent extra time to make us feel comfortable. She is such a wonderful woman and doula! ”

“Kayla was a wonderful support for our family as we welcomed our daughter. She helped us understand what to expect, make plans for my preferences, and go through the experience of birth in a positive and informed way. We were lucky to have her help!”

“I had the pleasure of having Lindsey as my doula, and she was amazing. Lindsey felt like a part of our family with her friendly and caring nature. Being Brazilians having our first baby in Canada without family nearby made everything feel a bit overwhelming. Lindsey not only guided us through the birthing process but also answered countless questions, helping us navigate the unfamiliar situation. Her kindness and expertise helped us feel at ease, during the delivery, Lindsey’s support was incredible. She guided and encouraged me throughout the entire process. Her calm presence made a huge difference. Thanks to Lindsey, I had the delivery I wanted.
We owe Lindsey a huge debt of gratitude for making our first-time parenthood experience smoother and more manageable. We definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring doula.”

“Working with Anno breathed life back into me in a place that was darker than any I’ve ever experienced. My gratitude for her wisdom and patience is unparalleled. I’m going to miss working with her. ”

“Kayla is truly an incredible human and is exactly what my family needed as we welcomed our second child. She is knowledgable, kind, and has a true passion for this work. Kayla helped me to work through my previous birth experience, create a birth plan, and was always available for anything I needed. Kayla was an amazing addition to my birth team and in helping me to achieve my VBAC. She provided hands on support in labour and was great for my husband as well. She provided excellent support postpartum as we navigated a NICU stay and brought a meal over for my family. I highly recommend Kayla if you’re looking for a doula!”

“Anno has been a key part of turning my postpartum experience around. She agreed to start working with me after my son turned six months old and I’m so grateful that she did. She was so reassuring and easy to talk with during our visits. She helped me navigate the new mom noise and helped me with understanding normal weird baby stuff vs. potentially concerning weird baby stuff so I could be more confident taking care of my son. It was also a relief just to have an extra pair of trusted hands to change diapers or handle tummy time, since we were new to the city and didn’t know many people. ”

“Lindsey was our doula in November of 2018. By some miracle and great friends, we were blessed to have Lindsey by our side through the birthing process. Lindsey is kind, she is gentle and all around amazing. She made sure all my needs were met, She was my voice when I couldn’t speak, and the push where my husband needed it. She gave me courage to keep going, and she gave my husband confidence when he wasn’t sure what to do next. Lindsey was an absolute blessing for our family, and through her help, her kind heart, she helped us welcome our 9 pound 8 ounce son into the world. Thank you so much Lindsey, you are an absolute gem, and we can only wish that we could have you around for our next one!”

“Hiring Kayla as my postpartum doula was one of the best decisions I could have made for my ENTIRE family. After having my reverse episiotomy surgery at 3 months postpartum, I needed more help than ever. Kayla came over every morning for a few hours and she helped make food, clean, take care of my boys and manage the house so that I could sleep or have a bath or just take time to myself. She made me feel comfortable, it wasn’t awkward at all. I liked that she wasn’t constantly asking me “what I wanted her to do.” In fact she never had to ask me because she just knew. I think it was really helpful that Kayla is a mom of two because she can relate. Kayla is kind, respectful, easy to get along with, down to earth and hard working. I recommend her to any and all people who need help postpartum!”

“Hiring Lindsey as our birth doula was absolutely one of the best decisions we made. Both my husband and I felt confident going into our son’s birth as we had met with Lindsey beforehand and made a plan. She suggested different readings to do so we could better educate ourselves on the process and our choices. When the big day came (well it was a couple days, hah!), it was so great to have Lindsey by my side. She helped me try different positions and was there the whole time, advocating for the choices our family wanted to make. She reminded me that I was strong and helped keep me going when I didn’t know if I could. I know my husband appreciated having the support there as well. She included him in the process and I felt so supported by him as well - he even got a nap in while Lindsey stayed with me and I laboured in the tub. We ended up with a birth much different than expected but I felt (and still feel) calm and at peace with what happened because we had talked through everything with Lindsey in advance. Her positive, relaxed, and supportive attitude helped my family immensely and I will 100% have her come back if and when there’s another baby to be born. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Lindsey - you are amazing!”

“Kayla was a welcome asset to our family, baby L loved her and misses her! Kayla was great interacting with L in addition to being a solid support network for the parents. If you are welcoming a new addition or adding a fifth, Kayla can be an asset to your family!”

“As a fourth-time mama, I can’t think of anyone as well-equipped and thoughtful as Kayla when it comes to supporting people transition into their role(s) as parents. Kayla has an exceptional gift when it comes to listening to and understanding the needs of parents, and transforming these needs into actions as a postpartum doula in helping parents juggle new tasks as a family and even thinking ahead in offering tools, helpful goodies, and resources that families need during the weeks following the birth of their little ones. Kayla’s backgrounds in science, being a U of S parent advocate, and being a parent herself balance beautifully with the holistic approach of her services. Furthermore, her extensive network of community, family, and health-related resources are assets to any family wanting to expand their support and social networks, or those seeking postpartum/baby/family health options. I can’t recommend Kayla enough as a perfect fit in being an outstanding postpartum doula for families welcoming a baby!”

““I found the Preparing for Postpartum workshop very informative and a good chance to learn about some aspects of postpartum life I hadn’t considered. The class offered guidance in how to structure my new life once baby came and gave me some contacts in the community in case I needed to reach out. It left me feeling well educated, supported, and looking forward to the new chapter in my life.”

“My wife met with Kayla a couple of weeks before she had my daughter, and had brought a lot of information/resources for my wife to review in order to prepare. Kayla was so friendly, positive and kind throughout the entire meeting. She made my wife feel so at ease, and answered all of her questions with no hesitation. Thank you Kayla. We would highly recommend her.”