Joefin Peter

Joefin Peter

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Ottawa, Ontario
13 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hey, my name is Joefin (a.k.a. 10oclockjoefi). I am a certified birth and postpartum doula, and a certified sexual health educator. I provide education and support in Tamil and English! I have been doing this for 13 years, typically supporting first-time birthing people, racialized or immigrant families, or survivors. I like to describe my role as being there for your head and heart. While pregnant, I help you prepare for life as a parent, work with you to approach birth with confidence, and empower your support system to help you through the moment. Labour should be a purposeful yet manageable experience for you. One where you have control over the moment. After birth, I provide practical, informational, emotional, and social support. If you’re looking for a reliable cheerleader in your corner, I’m the childbirth educator or postpartum doula for you. I am a third culture kid who grew up in the United Arab Emirates and Canada so I have a special place in my heart for anyone who shares in the diaspora experience. I know firsthand the unique challenges this poses in major life transitions. I trained in Chennai, India with an OBGYN in providing pregnancy and postpartum support to parents in a culturally aware manner. I came back to Canada with that knowledge, learned about the Canadian labour/delivery system, and began supporting immigrant and refugee families through childbirth education and health systems navigation. This has shaped my practical approach to parental support and newborn care. Drawing from my biology and psychology education, I bring a matter-of-fact yet empathetic approach to everything I do. I conducted research on how intersectional identities impact sexual distress and my paper has been published in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality! Given my areas of expertise, I have a passion for myth busting and science communication as a means to combat misinformation. This often empowers parents to make informed decisions while avoiding unnecessary pressures. My lived experiences make me passionate about supporting parents as they create happier, healthier, and safer childhoods for their babies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, concentration in Biology (2023)

Certification and training

Sexual Health Educator (2024)

Full-Spectrum Doula (2024)

Memberships and affiliations

Doula Services Association of British Columbia

Options for Sexual Health BC

Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program

Evidence-Based Birth

National Collaboration for Doula Access

World Health Organization Fides

Credentials
BA
Specialties
Abuse Acculturation and Immigration Birth Trauma Childbirth Education Chronic Pain Contraception and Family Planning Grief and Loss Hospital Birth LGBTQ+ Life Transitions Multiples Pain Management Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Postpartum Adjustment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Reproductive Mental Health Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Self-Compassion Sexual Health Sibling Preparation Trauma Recovery Violence
Languages

English, Tamil

Service introduction

I offer support following a "PIES" model, broken down as practical, information, emotional, and social support! 1. Sexuality-Fertility: $35-$50/hour 2. Prenatals+Prep ($800) 3. Prenatals & 6 weeks of Postpartum Support (starting at $2,520) 4. 3 months of Postpartum Support (starting at $5,040)

Packages
Sexuality-Fertility Support
Sexual Health Education + Fertility Awareness Tools
$35.00
CAD Per hour
Prenatals+Prep Support
3 Practical, Informational, Emotional, and Social Support Sessions that covers childbirth education, newborn care, and prepping for life with a baby!
$800.00
CAD Flat rate
Prenatals & 6 weeks of Postpartum Support
Practical, Information, Emotional, and Social Support before and for 6 weeks after childbirth! 12-14 visits of 6 hours at $35-$50/hour ($2,520-$4,200)
$2,520.00
CAD Flat rate
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
5
5.0

I am so incredibly grateful for Joefin’s support during my postpartum recovery. She is highly professional, compassionate, and deeply knowledgeable. Leaving a newborn with someone can feel daunting, but Joefin immediately put me at ease. She took such amazing care of my baby, giving me the peace of mind to get some much-needed, restorative sleep. On top of that, the advice and insights she shared were incredibly valuable. If you have the chance to work with Joefin, take it!

- Lu Y.

5.0

We feel incredibly lucky to have had Joefin as our doula by our side during this journey.During the prenatal phase, she spent quality time walking us through different scenarios both smooth and challenging that could arise on delivery day. This helped us feel mentally prepared and confident. She also explained the doula guide in detail with practical examples and worked closely with me to create a clear and thoughtful birth plan.On the day of delivery, she arrived at the hospital at 5 AM and was an absolute pillar of support during active labour. She worked seamlessly alongside the nurses and guided me through various birthing positions, constantly adapting to what would help most. She was very attentive to my well-being and offered real-time suggestions that made a big difference.Postpartum, she visited us again, spent time with the baby, clicked some beautiful pictures with us, and shared practical tips on handling a newborn. Most importantly, she reassured us and instilled confidence that we were doing well as new parents.Her calm presence, knowledge, and genuine care made this entire experience so much more positive for us. We couldn’t have asked for a better support system.

- Preeti S.

5.0

Joefin did an incredible job in supporting my birth journey! The pre birth sessions were far superior than any birthing classes I’ve attended in the past. She prepared me for what to expect thoroughly and went through all my history and birth preferences. During labour, Joefin suggested multiple approaches, positions and tactics to help me along the way. She had my best interests at heart, was observant of me during the process and questioned hospital staff as needed. She worked well with my family during my lengthy birth. I highly recommend Joefin, she is knowledgeable, friendly and comfortable to be around!

- Anneka C.

5.0

Joefin was the backup doula provided at our birth as our contracted doula was unavailable. We met her on the day of our little one's birth. Prior to the birth, she was easily reached and professional in her communication. When she arrived during our labour, she was very personable and supportive, making it easy to work with her despite never having met her prior. I felt at ease with her presence. She also made good recommendations for moving labour along, but always provided me agency in whether or not I take those recommendations. I never felt pressured into doing something I wasn't comfortable with. Additionally, she was an excellent supporter for my partner who is very squeamish around blood. Both of us were very grateful to have her there during the labour and in the few hours after while we got settled. If I were to have another birth, it would be a no-brainer to have Joefin there again!

- Jaclyn S.

5.0

As first time parents, we were very impressed and grateful for Joefin’s vast experience and knowledge as a day doula. Her passion for all things babies shines through, and she used a lot of patience and curiosity to learn what our household and baby needed to thrive. She has a very bright energy and we always felt comfortable around Joefin and leaving our baby with her. She was also an excellent communicator and always showed up a few minutes early to get settled and see how we were doing. Thank you for being our baby’s first friend!

- Joey L.

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