Labour and birth don’t happen in isolation. They are part of a much larger transition—into parenthood, into a new family rhythm, into a body and life that will not look the same as before. Support is for the whole journey...before, during, and after birth...because families deserve care at every stage.
Growing Together’s labour and birth support is full-spectrum by design. Every family receives thoughtful prenatal preparation, continuous labour and birth support, and postpartum care. Each package includes meaningful, hands on support; the difference between options reflects the level of ongoing care—particularly during the often overlooked postpartum period.
Birth is not just a moment — it’s a transition.
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Labour Support
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Birth Support
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Birth Prep
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What Birth Support Looks Like
Birth support isn’t about taking over — it’s about walking alongside you, steady and present, through one of the most transformative days of your life.
Emotional & Continuous Support
A calm, grounding presence throughout labour and birth
Reassurance, encouragement, and steady support through intensity and uncertainty
Holding space for fear, excitement, vulnerability, and everything in between
Advocacy & Informed Choice
Support understanding options and evidence-based information
Helping you clarify preferences and communicate with your care team
Reminding you that you are allowed to ask questions, pause, and change your mind
Partner & Family Support
Guidance and reassurance for partners so they feel confident and included
Helping partners find their role and rest when needed
Care that supports the whole family dynamic, not just the birthing person
Physical Comfort Measures
Hands-on comfort support (positioning, movement, breathing, touch, counter-pressure, eating/drinking reminders)
Suggestions for coping strategies as labour changes
Creating a supportive environment that feels safe and familiar
Continuity of Care
Support that builds from prenatal visits into labour, birth, and immediate postpartum
A familiar face who knows your hopes, fears, and preferences
Care that centers your experience — not just the outcome
Best for: Families seeking steady support through pregnancy, birth, and the immediate postpartum period.
What's Included:
30 mins Free consultation
3 prenatal visits (~ 2 hours each in length)
Includes perinatal education, reducing fears/concerns, prepping for birth & postpartum and nesting support
On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks
Full birth support
Text support, continuous labour support with hands on comfort measures, position changes, supporting partners, a grounding & reassuring presence every step of the way
Up to 4 hours of immediate postpartum support
Get new parents settled in, breastfeeding initiated (if desired), and answer questions/concerns
6 hours of in-home daytime postpartum visits
Debrief birth, light tidying, laundry, dishes, meal/snack prep, watching baby/other children so parents can have a break/rest/shower etc., attending appointments to help with children, baby & healing care, feeding baby support, sleep support
Phone & Text support up to 6 weeks postpartum
Back up doula support (if needed)
Best for: Families who want strong prenatal preparation, full labour and birth support, and extended postpartum care. This package is especially supportive for those with smaller support systems or other children at home.
What's Included:
30 mins Free consultation
3 prenatal visits (~ 2 hours each in length)
Includes perinatal education, reducing fears/concerns, prepping for birth & postpartum and nesting support
On-call 24/7 starting at 38 weeks
Full birth support
Text support, continuous labour support with hands on comfort measures, position changes, supporting partners, a grounding & reassuring presence every step of the way
Up to 4 hours of immediate postpartum support
Get new parents settled in, breastfeeding initiated (if desired), and answer questions/concerns
22 hours of in-home daytime postpartum visits
Debrief birth, light tidying, laundry, dishes, meal/snack prep, watching baby/other children so parents can have a break/rest/shower etc., attending appointments to help with children, baby & healing care, feeding baby support, sleep support
Phone & Text support up to 6 weeks postpartum
Back up doula support (if needed)
All packages include:
Welcome basket & workbook to keep
Built in back up doula support
Unlimited phone, text & email support via a private client portal
Access to lending library
Community resource recommendations
Did you know that labouring women who have continuous support by a non-medical person, who is also not a member of their family (ie a doula) is:
31% decrease in the use of Pitocin
28% decrease in the risk of Cesarean
12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
Source: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/
Why Prenatal Education is included in every Birth Package.
Informed families feel more confident and supported during birth. Prenatal education provides the knowledge, tools, and shared language that help families make informed choices, communicate with their care team, and approach labour and postpartum with greater ease.
Why Postpartum Support is included in every Birth Package.
Birth is only the beginning; the journey of becoming a family continues long after your baby arrives.
The hours and days following birth are often tender, emotional, and physically demanding. Having support during this time can make a significant difference in how families recover, bond, and process their experience.
Including postpartum care in every birth package reflects a core belief: postpartum support is essential, not optional.
Common Questions
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We’ll talk it through together during your consultation. Many families don’t know exactly what they’ll want yet — that’s okay.
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Often, yes. Needs change, and support can evolve with you.
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Support remains the same, regardless of how your birth unfolds. All births are welcome - Medicated, non-medicated, surgical birth, vaginal birth, home birth, clinic & everything in between!
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Absolutely. Supporting partners is part of supporting the family as a whole.
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Yes, all packages are customizable to suit your family's needs.
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Yes! Both payment plans and sliding scale options are available. We can discuss this during the consult.
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Muskoka area, including both the Hunstville Hospital & Orillia Hospital
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If you are more than 1hr (~90km) away from Growing Together Doula Services mileage costs at $0.63/km will be added to your invoice per visit.