Hi there, my name is Joann. I am deeply passionate about birth work and understand that each pregnancy and birth experience is unique. My goal is to provide evidence-informed care that empowers families to make the choices that feel right for them. I am also bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to support families in the language they feel most comfortable with. When I’m not supporting families, I’m busy with my three children and two Frenchton pups. I love connecting with people, sharing knowledge, and helping parents feel confident and supported during this transformative time.
Birth Doula Certificate with Doula Canada (2023)
Postpartum Doula Certificate with Doula Canada (2023)
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (2022)
Doula Services Association of BC
DAFGP
English, Spanish
Compassionate, evidence‑based care for your birth and postpartum journey. I provide personalized birth support, postpartum care, and restorative overnight support—so you feel informed, confident, and deeply supported every step of the way.
Joann was such an incredible support to us throughout pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. Our baby is 6 months old now and when I think of his birth, I remember how amazing it was to have Joann there. I had a planned c-section after a very traumatic delivery with my first, so I knew I wanted a doula by my side, but also to support hubby in case he needed it. Throughout pregnancy, Joann was a cheerleader, always there to talk. When our little guy decided he couldn’t wait until his planned c-section date, Joann pivoted and met us as at the hospital as soon as we needed her. She came with her bag of tricks (lol) to help me through labour (a labour I wasn’t anticipating because of the scheduled c-section), which progressed so quickly, and she was so great at ensuring both myself and hubby were supported where and when we needed. She took beautiful pics too and stayed with us until we were settled in our room. The overnight visits were a game changer, too! We love and appreciate Joann, and couldn’t imagine what the experience would have been like without her! I’ve given birth without a doula, and with a doula - having Joann there was the experience any mama deserves when having a baby <3
- Brianne Colbert
Joann is amazing! My husband and I were apprehensive at first about whether we would need a doula and I'm so glad that we found and connected with Joann. Her expertise and wealth of knowledge were greatly appreciated during my pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey. She was and still is a phenomenal source of support for my husband and I while we navigate our way through parenthood. During my pregnancy and leading up to my baby boy’s birth I had a few big decisions to make along the way. I greatly appreciated having Joann’s input and support during this time. As is often the case my birth didn't go as planned.I was nervous about this and Joann helped me remember to advocate for myself and do what made me feel safe, healthy and happy when it came to giving birth. Her presence that day was invaluable for both of us. She was reassuring and helped us understand things so we could make informed decisions when needed. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, supportive, professional and knowledgeable doula.
- Karen A
We decided to get a doula for our first baby, and we are very glad we did. We looked through so many profiles, and when we came across Joann, it just felt right. She was very supportive, incredibly informative and just a down to earth, kind person. She gave us the confidence and knowledge we needed with having our first baby. Joann was able to connect us with some amazing resources after baby came, as well! Our journey would not look as it does now, if not for Joann. We feel very fortunate to have worked with her. Thank you Joann!
- Sam
Joann was instrumental in helping me and my husband prepare for birth. She is very kind, caring and informative. While we didn’t get the home birth I was hoping for and had to pivot to a c-section due to a breech baby, she was incredibly helpful and supportive for both avenues, including pre, during and post birth. I would highly recommend her for your birthing journey to help you feel more empowered and educated every step of the way.
- Rachel Thomson
SO GLAD I went with a doula for my second time around and even happier that I chose Joann. She was super responsive, knowledgeable and really made the whole experience easier. She came quickly even though it was in the middle of the night and was by my side the whole birth and it was so nice to have a familiar face in the room cheering me on. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone about to have a baby!
- Meghan Ashton
From the moment my husband and I found Joann online, I knew she was the right doula for us. Her bio gave me an immediate good vibe, and after meeting her, I knew I wanted her by my side throughout the journey. Hiring Joann was truly the best decision! She was always there for us, checking in regularly and answering all of our question, no matter the hour. The home lessons she provided were invaluable, and having her do our car seat check brought us such peace of mind. When it came time for birth, and I ended up needing a c-section, Joann was an incredible comfort to me, helping us process and come to terms with the situation. After the birth, she continued to check in on me and our baby, offering support not just for the baby, but for my postpartum well-being too. My husband and I both agree that having Joann as part of our birthing experience was one of the best decisions we made. She’s been a great source of kindness and support, and we couldn’t recommend her more!
- Tiffany Rohr
Having Joann as our Doula was absolutely the BEST decision we made. From day 1 Joann was incredibly supportive always there to answer our questions and guide us. She was a fountain of knowledge and just knew what to say when I needed some encouragement. My labour was quite lengthy and went from 0 to 100 quite quickly with some interventions but Joann knew what to do to help me and my husband through it. There will never be enough words to thank her. We would highly recommend Joann to anyone considering a doula for their birth journey.
- Regina Murtagh
The best decision we took during my wife's pregnancy was to have Joann as our doula support for our firstborn daughter. From day one we had an amazing connection with her, she was always very kind and supportive, guiding us through every decision with knowledge and experience but always very respectful about them. She was always there when we needed her, we can't thank her enough. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a Doula to consider Joann first!
- Leonardo Báez
Our experience with Joann was incredible from start to baby being born :) She was so attentive and knowledgeable about everything we needed to know. She took the time to really get to know us and what are birth values were. I felt very cared for and supported during labour and delivery by her. Would highly recommend Joann to anyone seeking a doula! ❤️🙏🏼
- Siobhan Walsh
We are incredibly grateful for the support Joann provided during the pregnancy and birth of our first son. She was an excellent bridge between us and the healthcare system, ensuring we understood every step and had the resources we needed. Her expertise and compassionate guidance made our experience smooth and empowering. Highly recommend!
- Daniela Navarro
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