The Halton Doula Group is a team of doulas committed to providing families with exceptional emotional, physical and educational support and service. While you are under the care of a midwife, a family physician and/or obstetrician, your doula will provide support both in your home and/or in hospital, giving you the best continuity of care possible.

It is their goal to increase confidence and decrease fears with respect for you and your birth and parenting choices - allowing for a more positive, peaceful birth and postpartum process.

Lorri is a certified Birth Doula through DONA International, a Postpartum Doula and Lactation Educator. Lorri has worked many years in the Wellness Industry and is an eperienced doula who provides love and guidance to women and their partners throughout pregnancy, during labour and in early parenthood. She specializes in caring for families with multiples and passionately supports new moms and dads transition more peacefully into confident, loving parents. She provides peer to peer support with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection and is an active voice in our community, representing doulas and Halton families on the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative and the Halton Maternal Infant Care Coalition in which she strives for best hospital practices and maternity health care possible. When Lorri is not Doula-ing, she and her husband Scott enjoy dance competitions, hockey and baseball games with their children.

Lisanne is a certified CAPPA Canada Labour Doula, trained Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator and is a member of LaLeche League and DONA. Lisanne volunteers her time as the Past President of DoulaCARE Inc., an Ontario-wide association of professional doulas, and is also a peer-to-peer breastfeeding support volunteer with the Halton Breastfeeding Connection. Lisanne has studied and practices Reiki and Thai Massage and is a certified Prenatal and Postpartum fitness instructor. Lisanne also loves birth and newborn photography & offers this service to her clients. When not being an active participant at births or supporting new families, Lisanne thoroughly enjoys art, playing music and life with her loving family.

Angie is a Certified Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, trained Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator and supports families in Hypnobirthing(R). She holds a Degree in Physical and Health Education and works with many of her families as a Pre and Postnatal Fitness Trainer. Angie supports other doulas by volunteering on the Board of Directors for DoulaC.A.R.E. Inc., and supports families in our community as a peer support and a member of the Advisory Committee for the Halton Breastfeeding Connection. Angie also passionately lends her voice to the Halton Baby Friendly Initiative and Halton Healthcare's Family Centre Maternal Child Advisory Committee (FCMCAC). In her leisure time, Angie enjoys triathlons, snowboarding, hiking, kayaking and playing Wii with her husband Troy and their three boys.

Tammy is a mother of three and has an amazing supportive husband Louie who inspires and helps make her who she is, and makes her want to make a difference in the "birth" community. She LOVE doula-ing! Tammy is a Certified CAPPA Canada Labour Doula, with training through INFACT Canada for lactation support. Tammy has support many families in the Peel Region and Toronto with prenatal, labour, delivery and immediate post partum. Tammy loves spending time with her busy family, cottage life and scrap booking.

Ashley is a DONA trained Birth Doula, CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula and specializes in providing care and guidance for families dealing with diabetes. Ashley studies at the Newman Institute where she is preparing to become a lactation consultant. She is also an active volunteer peer support with the Peel Breastfeeding Companions program. She has years of experience as a nanny and runs a monthly baby wearing group in the Oakville area. Ashley lives in Mississauga with her husband Kevin and their three children and juggles plenty of family time with yoga, playing hockey, and volunteering on the Mississauga Waterfront Festival's Board of Directors.

Mei is a CAPPA trained Postpartum Doula, and is a member of La Leche League and DoulaCARE. She is also a certified Aromatherapist and has a Bachelor of Science Degree. Mei's passion is supporting new moms and dads as they blossom into confident and loving parents. When not supporting new families, Mei adores spending time with her loving husband and their two children. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and craft projects like knitting and sewing.