Amy Owen Doula Services in Ottawa - Gatineau
~Supporting families since 2009~

Hello! I'm Amy Owen.  I've been supporting families in Ottawa - Gatineau for more than 15 years through pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks at home.

I have become one of the city's most experienced doulas, offering warm, inclusive, and evidence-based birth and postpartum doula care, always centered on your choices and your voice.  My goal is simple: to walk alongside you, as you gain confidence, thrive, and have a positive experience, no matter how you choose to birth or parent your baby. 

This time in your life is unique. 

~Your baby will only be born once~
~They will only be a newborn once~

You deserve support tailored specifically to you - professional, caring, and experienced - so that you can move through this chapter feeling prepared, empowered, safe, and held.

I offer free 40 minute consultations by phone or video so we can get to know each other, you can ask any questions you have and determine if I am the right doula for you.  Let's chat!   I can't wait to see how strong you are.
Services:
 
Postpartum Doula Support

Some of the things I can help with, as your postpartum doula:

  • Normalizing of newborn behavior.
  • Diapering, soothing and bathing techniques.
  • Breast, bottle or combination feeding support.
  • Supporting birthing person's need for rest, nourishment and recovery
  • Newborn care while the parent(s) sleep.
  • Emotional support.
  • Knowledge of normal postpartum recovery (from vaginal or cesarean birth).
  • Light housekeeping
  • Meal preparation.
  • Supporting the sibling(s) while they adjust to the change.
  • Referrals to community resources.
  • Attending appointments / running errands with parents as a helper 
Birth Doula Support:

All packages include: 
  • Unlimited phone / text / email support  from the moment you hire me. 
  • In person prenatal meeting(s) tailored to each client's unique needs.  
  • Hands On Comfort Measure Review to practice comfort measures that are typically helpful during labour and birth.
  • Birth planning / Discussion about options and your preferences
  • Postpartum planning
  • On  call from week 37 until birth. 
  • Continuous support during labour and birth - no matter how long it takes.
  • Access to a TENS unit during labour.
  • Immediate postpartum support  for up to 2 hours at place of birth
  • Amateur photography, if requested.
  • In person postpartum support to discuss the birth and offer support or referrals as needed.
  • Referrals to other resources as needed, from my list of carefully selected providers. 
  • Professional, caring and reliable service
Attending births and providing postpartum support within the National Capital Region including in client's homes, Montfort Hospital, Queensway-Carleton Hospital, 'Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus, Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, Winchester Memorial Hospital,  Maison de Naissance a Gatineau,
Gatineau Hospital, Almonte Hospital and the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Center, CHEO.