Hello!

I'm Ruth (she/ her), and I'm so pleased you found me!

I consider myself a creative, passionate, bold, and kinesthetic human being who loves "forest bathing", navigating the wild ride that is parenting three children, and sipping frothy cappuccinos with my partner. 

I'm a Toronto based Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, Infant Sleep and Lactation Educator and I've assisted births with OBs and midwives, in hospitals, birth centers, and home births. I've done it all!

As a Certified Pilates Instructor (STOTT), Master Instructor for Balanced Body Inc. online and at Retrofit Pilates, specializing in Prenatal and Postpartum Pilates and movement, it's been my joy to coach people to move and become more connected to their bodies' natural rhythms.

My personal movement practice and body-awareness was a tremendous asset when I gave birth to each of my three children. As was the incredible support team that encouraged me through each pregnancy to parenthood experience. I love offering this same comprehensive support to you!

I’m here to help families access their instincts, reclaim their autonomy, and connect with their natural rhythm during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early stages of parenthood.

And I would love to support you next!

My Approach

 
 

Education is at the center of my approach. I believe that knowledge is empowering and that informing our minds and bodies will help build an extraordinary life experience. All while respecting your intuition and choices with zero judgment.
I believe that your goals for care during birth matter and deserve to be respected. I am your advocate because I've seen how empowering birth can be with the right support, and because I believe that we can't be conditioned to a one-size-fits-all doctrine of caretaking.

Check out my frequently asked questions page for even more information about me, how this all works and what it’s like to work with me!

 

What People Are Saying

“Ruth is an incredibly positive, kind and understanding doula”

Ruth is an incredibly positive, kind and understanding doula and my partner, and we could not imagine going through our pregnancy and birth without her guidance. She stuck with me through all 30 hours of labour and made sure we were ok and taken care. I planned on a home water birth with midwives but complications led to a transfer to hospital and OBGYN. Ruth was there throughout all the changes and, she also supported my partner. We could not have kept our cool without her! I'm happy to share our experience with Ruth and could not recommend her more!

- Yen, Mat & baby Kaida

Certifications & Achievements