As prepared as we thought we were for the arrival of our twins, we were not. Nothing can prepare you for parenthood. After the arrival of our twins, one of our boys had a lengthy stay at Sick Kids. When he was finally discharged we were excited and then terrified of being able to care for him the way his nurses had. The 3 hour shifts my husband and I were taking (24 hours a day) had taken their toll and we needed help badly.
Debbie and her team come highly recommended from many twin parents who have come before us. On our initial call to discuss night care she strongly advised us to pursue our insurance company for coverage. Totally worth it. We ended up with 30+ nights of care covered by our private plans. The ladies that were sent to us over the past 4 months were amazing. We slept like babies while they cared for our little guys as they were their own. When we woke up in the morning we felt like new people and often came down to a house tidier than when we went to bed!
As our boys got close to the 4 month mark, Debbie was kind to offer a sleep consultation to get off on the right foot. We followed her daytime schedule to a T for two weeks prior to “training”. When it came down to it, our boys were “trained” in two nights. They still wake, each at their special hour, but they are able to easily soothe themselves back to sleep in under 10 mins. We couldn’t be more proud of them when we all wake up rested the next morning. Oh and their moods have improved greatly now that they get nice long overnight sleeps, much less crying than before.
We’d recommend Debbie and her team to everyone we know!
Bianca Badeau
Toronto
Debbie and her team come highly recommended from many twin parents who have come before us. On our initial call to discuss night care she strongly advised us to pursue our insurance company for coverage. Totally worth it. We ended up with 30+ nights of care covered by our private plans. The ladies that were sent to us over the past 4 months were amazing. We slept like babies while they cared for our little guys as they were their own. When we woke up in the morning we felt like new people and often came down to a house tidier than when we went to bed!
As our boys got close to the 4 month mark, Debbie was kind to offer a sleep consultation to get off on the right foot. We followed her daytime schedule to a T for two weeks prior to “training”. When it came down to it, our boys were “trained” in two nights. They still wake, each at their special hour, but they are able to easily soothe themselves back to sleep in under 10 mins. We couldn’t be more proud of them when we all wake up rested the next morning. Oh and their moods have improved greatly now that they get nice long overnight sleeps, much less crying than before.
We’d recommend Debbie and her team to everyone we know!
Bianca Badeau
Toronto
The sleep training program was a smashing success for our little one (LO) and has improved life for Mom, Dad, and for our LO. For us, the biggest benefit has been the ability to plan our days – especially for me (Dad) given that I work at home and watch LO. Before this program, I could not do any work during days I was watching LO. He never slept more than 30 minutes at a time and it felt like I was always struggling to keep up with his needs. Now, I know when LO will nap, and his naps are usually around two hours long. That gives me solid chunks of time to get work done! It also helps me know when I will be playing with him, when to prepare bottles, and how much to prepare in bottles. Being a parent is easier and more fun when your baby sleeps through the night and naps consistently!
Our LO took to the nap schedule immediately, and followed it up with a night where he only woke up once. The notes I took after Day 1 were, “This is already a full step better than my experience watching him during days trying to “figure out” when to put him down by watching for his tired signs.” Even now, he has continued to thrive on the nap schedule. From time to time LO does wake up from a nap or during the night; we are able to use the tools taught to us in this program to let LO get back to sleep. If he wakes up, it is usually only once and the waking time is usually less than 15 minutes.
Mom was concerned she would have a hard time not going to LO when he cried. What actually happened is that we both did. Crying baby sucks! The instruction and education we received, to understand that LO needed, and continues to need, to figure this out on his own allowed us to tough it out the first few times. Seeing the results, and noticing that LO’s moods have been a lot more even and consistent, has helped us recognize the true power of the program.
Simply put, I recommend this program for anyone who feels like caring for baby requires constant attention and involvement. I cannot express how much more free I feel with LO on this schedule – free to do work while LO is napping – able to prepare for and anticipate LO’s needs – and free to really enjoy time playing with baby without worrying whether he is tired or needs to be fed.
Sam Alper
Our LO took to the nap schedule immediately, and followed it up with a night where he only woke up once. The notes I took after Day 1 were, “This is already a full step better than my experience watching him during days trying to “figure out” when to put him down by watching for his tired signs.” Even now, he has continued to thrive on the nap schedule. From time to time LO does wake up from a nap or during the night; we are able to use the tools taught to us in this program to let LO get back to sleep. If he wakes up, it is usually only once and the waking time is usually less than 15 minutes.
Mom was concerned she would have a hard time not going to LO when he cried. What actually happened is that we both did. Crying baby sucks! The instruction and education we received, to understand that LO needed, and continues to need, to figure this out on his own allowed us to tough it out the first few times. Seeing the results, and noticing that LO’s moods have been a lot more even and consistent, has helped us recognize the true power of the program.
Simply put, I recommend this program for anyone who feels like caring for baby requires constant attention and involvement. I cannot express how much more free I feel with LO on this schedule – free to do work while LO is napping – able to prepare for and anticipate LO’s needs – and free to really enjoy time playing with baby without worrying whether he is tired or needs to be fed.
Sam Alper
Our family had a great experience with Ruth. After a traumatic birth and issues breastfeeding my anxiety level was quite high. Ruth helped me organize my life! She helped me immensely in terms of my confidence level as a new mom. By gaining confidence I was better able to not only take care of my beautiful baby but also myself. Both my husband and I learned so much from her and are grateful to have met her!
SMK
SMK
I hired Natasa for postpartum support when my baby was 2 weeks old, and later for the Precious Moments sleep nurturing program. As a physician, I wanted a trustworthy doula who cared for my baby using safe and proven techniques. From the get-go, Natasa's knowledge and bubbly personality won me over. She was full of practical tips that they just don't teach us in medical school. She even had recommendations about which infant care products I should buy, such as which type of baby monitor or which brand of bottle was best. She provided warm, friendly and non-judgmental advice, and I was instantly comfortable having her in my home. Watching how she cared for my daughter, I knew that my baby was in good hands. With Natasa's help, my baby was sleeping through the night by the time she was 10 weeks old! All in all, the support provided by Precious Moments Babeez was money well spent and I'd recommend this service without hesitation.
Cheers,
Jen
Cheers,
Jen
I am writing this letter in regard to Natasa Oliveira, who, as a representative of Precious Moments Babeez has worked for us as a doula from August 2013 to April 2014. Natasa’s time with us included both night and day shifts.
During this time, Natasa cared for our twin boys who were 2.5 months old when she started. When we brought Natasa on board we were both sleep deprived and overwhelmed as well as being confused about how to best manage twins, particularly how to best manage their schedule.
Within the first visit Natasa took the reins with confidence and care. She was able to implement an effective schedule by streamlining feeding and therefore creating a manageable sleep schedule.
Natasa did an outstanding job at taking care of our twins. She has such a great deal of knowledge in how to care for newborn babies and she is also excellent at relating to the babies in a way that puts them at ease when she is around. She is always looking for ways to make things better and had numerous helpful suggestions for us including changing feeding times to ensure appropriate nutrition and weight gain, changing the type of feeding bottle, and putting them to bed at the time where they could get the most sleep. She also has the friendliest and approachable personality, making it easy to have open and honest discussions about the care of the babies, which we feel is extremely important. She really did show such a tremendous deal of compassion for both the babies and towards meeting the needs of us as parents. As an ancillary benefit Natasa is a real pleasure to be around.
In the beginning of this process we were nervous about bringing a "stranger" into our home but Natasa has made it easy for us by being open, honest, and accessible. She is indeed a trustworthy person and she became an integral part of our boys’ "care team" in no time. Natasa kept our boys in mind even when she wasn’t with us and went out of her way to help us in practical ways throughout the duration of her time with us.
We would certainly, and confidently, recommend Natasa to anyone who is looking to hire a Doula to care for their child(ren).
Sincerely, Jenny & Joel
During this time, Natasa cared for our twin boys who were 2.5 months old when she started. When we brought Natasa on board we were both sleep deprived and overwhelmed as well as being confused about how to best manage twins, particularly how to best manage their schedule.
Within the first visit Natasa took the reins with confidence and care. She was able to implement an effective schedule by streamlining feeding and therefore creating a manageable sleep schedule.
Natasa did an outstanding job at taking care of our twins. She has such a great deal of knowledge in how to care for newborn babies and she is also excellent at relating to the babies in a way that puts them at ease when she is around. She is always looking for ways to make things better and had numerous helpful suggestions for us including changing feeding times to ensure appropriate nutrition and weight gain, changing the type of feeding bottle, and putting them to bed at the time where they could get the most sleep. She also has the friendliest and approachable personality, making it easy to have open and honest discussions about the care of the babies, which we feel is extremely important. She really did show such a tremendous deal of compassion for both the babies and towards meeting the needs of us as parents. As an ancillary benefit Natasa is a real pleasure to be around.
In the beginning of this process we were nervous about bringing a "stranger" into our home but Natasa has made it easy for us by being open, honest, and accessible. She is indeed a trustworthy person and she became an integral part of our boys’ "care team" in no time. Natasa kept our boys in mind even when she wasn’t with us and went out of her way to help us in practical ways throughout the duration of her time with us.
We would certainly, and confidently, recommend Natasa to anyone who is looking to hire a Doula to care for their child(ren).
Sincerely, Jenny & Joel
When our twin boys first arrived, we were in the NICU for a week. When we got home, we were exhausted as we were at the hospital around the clock. We had these two tiny babies to care for. We called Precious Moments and Angelina came
to the rescue. She was here three times a week. One of the boys had some gas issues and would cry for long periods of time after feeding. Angelina was so warm and such a pro at feeding, burping, wrapping...and she did this with both
babies simultaneously. She could soothe him and settle him down quickly. She helped me maximize my sleep, even though I was waking up to pump every three hours. She would wake me, and quietly take the milk and label it, put it in the fridge. She put the boys to sleep like an expert....fed them, burped them and put them back to sleep like they were her own. My husband and I clung to those nights when we knew Angelina was coming over. It was a much needed reprieve. It saved our sanity.
There were nights when Angelina offered her support through discussions about the babies at our kitchen table, and other nights where she just ushered me back to bed. Either way, we knew the babies were in good hands. She would quietly bring the baby monitor by my bed in the morning when she left, after having put the milk in the fridge, and washed all the baby bottles.
My husband and I genuinely thank Precious Moments, and Angelina, specifically, for the enormous help she gave in those first trying months!
Kinga S.
to the rescue. She was here three times a week. One of the boys had some gas issues and would cry for long periods of time after feeding. Angelina was so warm and such a pro at feeding, burping, wrapping...and she did this with both
babies simultaneously. She could soothe him and settle him down quickly. She helped me maximize my sleep, even though I was waking up to pump every three hours. She would wake me, and quietly take the milk and label it, put it in the fridge. She put the boys to sleep like an expert....fed them, burped them and put them back to sleep like they were her own. My husband and I clung to those nights when we knew Angelina was coming over. It was a much needed reprieve. It saved our sanity.
There were nights when Angelina offered her support through discussions about the babies at our kitchen table, and other nights where she just ushered me back to bed. Either way, we knew the babies were in good hands. She would quietly bring the baby monitor by my bed in the morning when she left, after having put the milk in the fridge, and washed all the baby bottles.
My husband and I genuinely thank Precious Moments, and Angelina, specifically, for the enormous help she gave in those first trying months!
Kinga S.
Thank you so much for this wonderful service. My wife and I were absolutely miserable due to lack of sleep back in November before Angelina came to the rescue! Not only was she able to get us some rest, but her experience and wisdom was instrumental in getting us to the point where our son now sleeps 8-12 hours a night. I honestly do not believe that would have happened if we didn’t have an expert coaching us on how to manage his overnight wake-ups these past few weeks. My wife and I will be writing a letter of recommendation for Angelina and have we would both be more than happy to provide a verbal reference for any future clients.
Russ and Sally
Russ and Sally
My husband and I contacted Precious Moments Babeez in January looking for a reputable night nanny to care for our newborn, and we were extremely fortunate to wind up working with Kerri. Kerri is the kind of person you instantly like. She has a warm and calming presence, tons of childcare know-how and experience, and a genuine talent for keeping babies happy and healthy.
Our fussy 4 week old son was instantly charmed and comforted by Kerri. We live in a tiny open-concept condo, but during Kerri’s overnight shifts, my husband and I would both actually sleep through the night, which was impossible when Kerri wasn’t there. The fact that our son didn’t cry when Kerri was watching over him is a testament to her immense gifts.
Our initial plan was to hire Kerri twice a week for one month. Her care was so invaluable, we ended up using her services for over three months. We only stopped because we did the sleep training program with Precious Moments Babeez when our baby was 4 months old, so we no longer needed Kerri’s help overnight. But we still hire Kerri at least once a month to watch
over our baby while we have an evening out – and we hope Kerri will continue to
watch over our son for years to come!
Sincerely yours,
Alex Ganetakos Johnston
Our fussy 4 week old son was instantly charmed and comforted by Kerri. We live in a tiny open-concept condo, but during Kerri’s overnight shifts, my husband and I would both actually sleep through the night, which was impossible when Kerri wasn’t there. The fact that our son didn’t cry when Kerri was watching over him is a testament to her immense gifts.
Our initial plan was to hire Kerri twice a week for one month. Her care was so invaluable, we ended up using her services for over three months. We only stopped because we did the sleep training program with Precious Moments Babeez when our baby was 4 months old, so we no longer needed Kerri’s help overnight. But we still hire Kerri at least once a month to watch
over our baby while we have an evening out – and we hope Kerri will continue to
watch over our son for years to come!
Sincerely yours,
Alex Ganetakos Johnston
In July my husband and I had our first child and Kerri was our doula. We met with Kerri while I was pregnant to go over the details of our birth plan and Kerri made me feel so comfortable and at ease about my preferences for labour. She was so easy to talk to. Then once we were waiting for the baby to arrive I called her a few times when I thought labour might be
starting. She was reassuring and able to guide me. Once it came to the day of the delivery, she gave me advice about the early stages of labour and came to the hospital once I had decided to go in. During labour I felt like Kerri was a friend, I felt so relaxed having her there for support and guidance. She brought a number of pain relief options for massage and heat compress, and
suggested them at different times during labour. It was so helpful to have a range of options to try. She massaged my back giving my husband a break and her massage was just the right amount of pressure to help with the pain. Throughout labour Kerri was so kind and supportive and made the process so much easier, as she knew what to expect at the hospital. I really appreciated having Kerri there - and would hire her again! Plus she helped motivate me through the delivery of my 9 lb 10 oz baby without using an epidural, just as I had wanted
to do! Kerri is an awesome doula and a lovely person.
Thanks
Katherine
starting. She was reassuring and able to guide me. Once it came to the day of the delivery, she gave me advice about the early stages of labour and came to the hospital once I had decided to go in. During labour I felt like Kerri was a friend, I felt so relaxed having her there for support and guidance. She brought a number of pain relief options for massage and heat compress, and
suggested them at different times during labour. It was so helpful to have a range of options to try. She massaged my back giving my husband a break and her massage was just the right amount of pressure to help with the pain. Throughout labour Kerri was so kind and supportive and made the process so much easier, as she knew what to expect at the hospital. I really appreciated having Kerri there - and would hire her again! Plus she helped motivate me through the delivery of my 9 lb 10 oz baby without using an epidural, just as I had wanted
to do! Kerri is an awesome doula and a lovely person.
Thanks
Katherine
Through out my pregnancy, I under estimated how tired I will feel after the delivery. However, Yonit came into our lives soon after my daughter was born. First and foremost was the profound friendship from her enabling me to relax completely. Before my discharge from the hospital, she had my room and baby’s room sorted and looking amazingly beautiful. She spend hours patiently teaching me and discussing with me so many things about motherhood and how to look after my daughter. Her presence was awesome, filled with love, patience, warmth,
friendliness and that never-ceasing smile! My little baby bonded instantly with her as well which was a plus for me! During her stay, Yonit ensured that I rested completely while she went out of her way to ensure that every single thing around the house was organized. Little did I realize how tense I was until she gave me a good massage! She even went as far as taking photos of my daughter on a daily bases and emailing it to my family members who were not around me at the time. You will never understand how much we appreciate this gesture of yours! Words will never suffice for me to say THANK YOU. You are more than a Doula to me! You made my entry into motherhood a beautiful, relax and memorable experience!
Rosita
friendliness and that never-ceasing smile! My little baby bonded instantly with her as well which was a plus for me! During her stay, Yonit ensured that I rested completely while she went out of her way to ensure that every single thing around the house was organized. Little did I realize how tense I was until she gave me a good massage! She even went as far as taking photos of my daughter on a daily bases and emailing it to my family members who were not around me at the time. You will never understand how much we appreciate this gesture of yours! Words will never suffice for me to say THANK YOU. You are more than a Doula to me! You made my entry into motherhood a beautiful, relax and memorable experience!
Rosita
Almost a year ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Doula Robyn Wood. It was a perfect match right away. I felt inspired when we finished our interview and I knew that Robyn was the right person for our family. We brought home our preemie twins in early December 2012. Robyn came for overnight shifts several times a week for a couple of months. I always looked forward to her arrival and had a million questions for her about everything under the sun to do with
motherhood and preemie twins. Having Robyn look after our precious boys so we could catch some sleep was invaluable. My husband and I trusted her completely with our babies. We learned so much about preemie care from her. For example, we were amazed that she could hold our little bundles of joy at the same time. That is one of many skills that we acquired from watching her in action. Robyn always gave more than 100% and had a great sense of humor. Some nights when I was up pumping it was so comforting to have another mother to talk to. Being a first time mom of preemie twins, it was quite the adjustment into parenthood. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Robyn and are forever grateful for her hard work
and dedication to our family.
Talk soon,
Sylvia
motherhood and preemie twins. Having Robyn look after our precious boys so we could catch some sleep was invaluable. My husband and I trusted her completely with our babies. We learned so much about preemie care from her. For example, we were amazed that she could hold our little bundles of joy at the same time. That is one of many skills that we acquired from watching her in action. Robyn always gave more than 100% and had a great sense of humor. Some nights when I was up pumping it was so comforting to have another mother to talk to. Being a first time mom of preemie twins, it was quite the adjustment into parenthood. We will always have a special place in our hearts for Robyn and are forever grateful for her hard work
and dedication to our family.
Talk soon,
Sylvia
My husband and I engaged Ruth's services through Precious Moments Babeez for two months when we became first-time parents. Based on our initial conversation, we knew Ruth would be a knowledgeable caregiver for our daughter, but we could never have imagined the impact that she would have on our lives.
Ruth not only taught us the 'mechanics' of baby-care, but became a life coach, a
friend, and an honorary Grandma, providing daily positive encouragement and
support through the most challenging adjustment of our lives. Without her, I
would not have the confidence that I do today to care for our daughter!
I thank God for bringing Ruth in to our lives and hope that she continues to share her innate gift of turning women into MOMs for many years to come.
Irene Lee Newton, Toronto
Ruth not only taught us the 'mechanics' of baby-care, but became a life coach, a
friend, and an honorary Grandma, providing daily positive encouragement and
support through the most challenging adjustment of our lives. Without her, I
would not have the confidence that I do today to care for our daughter!
I thank God for bringing Ruth in to our lives and hope that she continues to share her innate gift of turning women into MOMs for many years to come.
Irene Lee Newton, Toronto
When we had our twins at 30 weeks gestation we believed that we would be able to stay up with them at night and go to work during the day.
When they finally came home from the hospital we quickly realized that not only were we caring for two babies but two premature infants with different needs than average twins.
During the first 21 days at home, we started to feel a certain sense of doom. We started to panic that there would be no way for us to manage the twins at night with one of us going to work during the day.
It wasn't until one of us said, "you know, we could get a night a nurse" that this sense of doom started to lift. We contacted Precious Moments and by that afternoon were conducting interviews with various night nurses and doulas.
When we spoke with Daphne, a pediatric nurse, we knew that she was what we needed. Within a few days Daphne came to our house to meet us and our boys. This meant so much to us and started to make us feel like everything was going to be okay.
Daphne brought experience and ideas to help our boys sleep, eat and be happier. She provided us with different sleeping positions, more effective bottles and of course a full nights sleeps. These were the most difficult weeks of our lives and we would not have survived without Daphne.
We have been using other doulas for the last four months and each one has shown to be competent when caring for our babies. Jackie has been our primary doula for the last few months and she exceeded our expectations. Her experience as a mother of seven shows and her genuine concern for our boys and for us has made all the difference. Jackie has been there, not only by taking care of our twins at night but also by being a shoulder to cry on with few hugs here and there. She is wonderful.
If you are questioning whether or not to get help caring for your babies overnight, stop.
Every minute of sleep you get is worth it's weight in gold. Don't try to be a superhero, enjoy your children's babyhood as it will never be back. You will feel better mentally and physically. You will also have more energy to care for your babies and each other. Think of it as an investment in the health and well being of your family.
Amy and Kate
When they finally came home from the hospital we quickly realized that not only were we caring for two babies but two premature infants with different needs than average twins.
During the first 21 days at home, we started to feel a certain sense of doom. We started to panic that there would be no way for us to manage the twins at night with one of us going to work during the day.
It wasn't until one of us said, "you know, we could get a night a nurse" that this sense of doom started to lift. We contacted Precious Moments and by that afternoon were conducting interviews with various night nurses and doulas.
When we spoke with Daphne, a pediatric nurse, we knew that she was what we needed. Within a few days Daphne came to our house to meet us and our boys. This meant so much to us and started to make us feel like everything was going to be okay.
Daphne brought experience and ideas to help our boys sleep, eat and be happier. She provided us with different sleeping positions, more effective bottles and of course a full nights sleeps. These were the most difficult weeks of our lives and we would not have survived without Daphne.
We have been using other doulas for the last four months and each one has shown to be competent when caring for our babies. Jackie has been our primary doula for the last few months and she exceeded our expectations. Her experience as a mother of seven shows and her genuine concern for our boys and for us has made all the difference. Jackie has been there, not only by taking care of our twins at night but also by being a shoulder to cry on with few hugs here and there. She is wonderful.
If you are questioning whether or not to get help caring for your babies overnight, stop.
Every minute of sleep you get is worth it's weight in gold. Don't try to be a superhero, enjoy your children's babyhood as it will never be back. You will feel better mentally and physically. You will also have more energy to care for your babies and each other. Think of it as an investment in the health and well being of your family.
Amy and Kate
Ruth was with us 3 days after the birth of our third child, Millie. She immediately made a connection with us and more impressively with our 2 boys who are both under five. She gave us great advice with regard to the newborn but only when it was asked for and did so in a caring and empathetic manner. Ruth should come bottled with all newborns.
VK. Toronto
VK. Toronto
We can't thank you enough for taking such wonderful care of our boys!! Your thoughtfulness, professionalism, and the care was certainly appreciated. We'll never forget how much of a difference you made in allowing us to truly enjoy our babies!! Thank you Thank you Thank you
so much for your great care of our boys!! Now, when you see a tractor, a school bus, a truck or digger, you can think of the Beauchamp Guay Boys !! Merci Beaucoup.
All our best,
Nicole, Joel, Julien, Luke and Ben!
so much for your great care of our boys!! Now, when you see a tractor, a school bus, a truck or digger, you can think of the Beauchamp Guay Boys !! Merci Beaucoup.
All our best,
Nicole, Joel, Julien, Luke and Ben!
We called Debbie to get some night support as I was going through serious postpartum depression. This is how we met Angie. From the moment I saw her at the door, I felt comfortable. The first thing she asked me was "What is going on honey" and I felt like crying....I told her all about my depression and how difficult I found adjusting to new life and new role....She was very understanding and gave lots of suggestions and support. We had Angie come in for more than a month. She is very open, honest, flexible, punctual and devoted to her job. Angie, THANK YOU! He is now sleeping from 10-6 or 7!!!
She had always the time to answer the questions and address my concerns. I don't know what more to say than that I still miss you and hope to see you some time soon.
Love Aleksandra, Zoran and Nikola
She had always the time to answer the questions and address my concerns. I don't know what more to say than that I still miss you and hope to see you some time soon.
Love Aleksandra, Zoran and Nikola
After one week of getting absolutely no sleep with our newborn twins we decided to hire Ruth. It turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made.
From the moment she walked through the door, you could tell that Ruth just loves babies! Within minutes of arriving at our home, she had both girls swaddled and lying happily in their bassinet and us feeling reassured that we had hired the right person.
Ruth was always very respectful of our parenting beliefs and yet was able to provide lots of helpful advice whenever asked. This is just one of the many reasons why we extended our contract with her many times.
We would highly recommend Ruth to anyone who asks. It was a great comfort to know that we
had such a loving, experienced and capable individual looking after our precious babies at night. We don't know how we could have coped without her!
Sara and Joe Knight
From the moment she walked through the door, you could tell that Ruth just loves babies! Within minutes of arriving at our home, she had both girls swaddled and lying happily in their bassinet and us feeling reassured that we had hired the right person.
Ruth was always very respectful of our parenting beliefs and yet was able to provide lots of helpful advice whenever asked. This is just one of the many reasons why we extended our contract with her many times.
We would highly recommend Ruth to anyone who asks. It was a great comfort to know that we
had such a loving, experienced and capable individual looking after our precious babies at night. We don't know how we could have coped without her!
Sara and Joe Knight
My experience with Precious Moments Babeez (PMB) was nothing short of wonderful!
We initially contacted PMB for postpartum night support with our newborn as he had some sleeping/colic/gas issues that we felt over our heads with. We loved the doula Angelina we ended up working with for 6 weeks, she became a part of our family and our son loved her. When I discovered we needed lactation support, PMB was able to support us further through one of their staff who is a Registered Practical Nurse and IBCLC's Daphne, it was so helpful to have everyone working together to help us put a program together. In addition it was because of the support from PMB that it was recognized that I was struggling with Postpartum Depression and needed help. I was able to start getting the help I needed and I felt supported.
PMB made such a difference in the first 3 months of our son's life and made it possible for us to really *enjoy* that time with him and set him up with good habits for the coming months.
When it was time to sleep train our son at 5.5 months, there was no question in my mind the PMB was the resource for us. Debbie is compassionate, highly knowledgable and really validated that we were doing the right thing for our family. Within the space of two days our son went from waking multiple times per night to sleeping 10+ hours each night without waking and napping consistently. Mom and Dad are refreshed and delighted by this change and feel armed with the tools to stay on track for the foreseeable future!
Thankyou
Preiya and George
We initially contacted PMB for postpartum night support with our newborn as he had some sleeping/colic/gas issues that we felt over our heads with. We loved the doula Angelina we ended up working with for 6 weeks, she became a part of our family and our son loved her. When I discovered we needed lactation support, PMB was able to support us further through one of their staff who is a Registered Practical Nurse and IBCLC's Daphne, it was so helpful to have everyone working together to help us put a program together. In addition it was because of the support from PMB that it was recognized that I was struggling with Postpartum Depression and needed help. I was able to start getting the help I needed and I felt supported.
PMB made such a difference in the first 3 months of our son's life and made it possible for us to really *enjoy* that time with him and set him up with good habits for the coming months.
When it was time to sleep train our son at 5.5 months, there was no question in my mind the PMB was the resource for us. Debbie is compassionate, highly knowledgable and really validated that we were doing the right thing for our family. Within the space of two days our son went from waking multiple times per night to sleeping 10+ hours each night without waking and napping consistently. Mom and Dad are refreshed and delighted by this change and feel armed with the tools to stay on track for the foreseeable future!
Thankyou
Preiya and George
As I am a busy professional person who could not afford time off even after having a baby, and having two other children requiring my attention and care, the addition of a newborn to our already busy household was both exciting and daunting. However, Debbie and her team of experienced, compassionate and non-judgemental doulahs made the experience of welcoming a new baby into our home pure enjoyment. They were knowledgeable, supportive
regardless of my choices and extremely sensitive to our needs as a family. Additionally, it was evident that they truly enjoyed being with my daughter and she felt safe and secure in their hands.
I looked forward to smiling, faces every evening, I was able to get much needed sleep knowing that my daughter was in the best possible hands. Unlike my other children who had sleep issues for months/years, our little girl was sleeping through the night nearly 11 hours without interruption within 3-4 months. There is no question that this was directly a result of Debbies expertise and guidance. Our daughter is happy, well-adjusted and thriving and
therefore so are we. I believe that starting us off on the right foot has so many direct and indirect benefits and has shaped our daughters newborn experience such her patterns are set in a way such that she will continue to thrive. We are indebted to Debbie for the gift she has given us and continue to share with Debbie our joy and pride with every milestone as she has been singularly responsible for setting us on the right track.
Galit Kleiner-Fisman MD, FRCPC
Medical Director,
Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic
regardless of my choices and extremely sensitive to our needs as a family. Additionally, it was evident that they truly enjoyed being with my daughter and she felt safe and secure in their hands.
I looked forward to smiling, faces every evening, I was able to get much needed sleep knowing that my daughter was in the best possible hands. Unlike my other children who had sleep issues for months/years, our little girl was sleeping through the night nearly 11 hours without interruption within 3-4 months. There is no question that this was directly a result of Debbies expertise and guidance. Our daughter is happy, well-adjusted and thriving and
therefore so are we. I believe that starting us off on the right foot has so many direct and indirect benefits and has shaped our daughters newborn experience such her patterns are set in a way such that she will continue to thrive. We are indebted to Debbie for the gift she has given us and continue to share with Debbie our joy and pride with every milestone as she has been singularly responsible for setting us on the right track.
Galit Kleiner-Fisman MD, FRCPC
Medical Director,
Jeff and Diane Ross Movement Disorders Clinic
We are so thankful to have found Ruth to care for our twin girls! She's been with them on and off when we have day errands or evening functions to attend since the girls were 3months old and they are nearly 6months now. Her manner and nature is incredibly warm, open and giving.
Ruth has a fun yet patient and intuitive way about her that our little ones really respond to. From diapers, play, reading, naps feeding to bedtime and beyond Ruth is exceptionally talented in all things "baby"! Her advice and tips are truly valued and have helped us better understand what our babies need. Ruth is easily more qualified than we are to care for them :) We feel safe and at ease having her look after our twins and are enjoying getting to know Ruth herself through chats and the time we spend together. For reliable, friendly and superb care for your babies Ruth is the answer!
Chris and Melissa Pasqua, Schomberg, On.
Ruth has a fun yet patient and intuitive way about her that our little ones really respond to. From diapers, play, reading, naps feeding to bedtime and beyond Ruth is exceptionally talented in all things "baby"! Her advice and tips are truly valued and have helped us better understand what our babies need. Ruth is easily more qualified than we are to care for them :) We feel safe and at ease having her look after our twins and are enjoying getting to know Ruth herself through chats and the time we spend together. For reliable, friendly and superb care for your babies Ruth is the answer!
Chris and Melissa Pasqua, Schomberg, On.
We've been using Debbie's overnight doula service a few times a week for the past couple of months. Debbi's always responsive and quick to accommodate our needs and the doulas have always been extremely professional and knowledgeable. My wife is able to catch up on much
needed sleep and know that our 2 month old is in capable hands. We would highly
recommend this service to sleep deprived parents.
Thank you
Karl Cheong
needed sleep and know that our 2 month old is in capable hands. We would highly
recommend this service to sleep deprived parents.
Thank you
Karl Cheong
Jackie was our night doula for 3 months for our twin boys from May-July 2012. When we first
interviewed Jackie we knew she would be a great caregiver. Having 7 children herself, including a set of twins, plus her numerous twin clients, we knew she could handle anything, and she
did. From the first day she arrived, she helped clueless and overwhelmed first-time parents figure out how to take care of 2 infants. Jackie was always on time, in fact she was early most days, and the first thing she did was ask how the boys did during the day. She genuinely cared about their we ll-being.
Jackie did an amazing job managing the twins at night - not once did my husband or I need to get up and help her. She always managed to take care of both of them at once, feeding, changing and soothing them back to sleep with little to no crying. She was also very quiet at night - we never heard her going up and down the stairs or cleaning up in the kitchen. This allowed us to get a good night's sleep, secure in the knowledge that our boys were in excellent hands. The nights that we were on our own, we sorely missed Jackie. Sunday nights Jackie would pull up and find us sitting on the front steps of the house, anxiously awaiting her arrival!
Being part of Precious Moments Babeez, Jackie always checked in with Debbie to keep her informed of progress and they both taught the boys good sleep habits from birth. They amazingly had my boys sleeping through the night in 12 weeks.
I can't say enough about Jackie's capabilities in caring for babies. Her calm, patient demeanour makes her an ideal night doula. If you would like to discuss Jackie's qualifications in more detail, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Thankyou
Manisha
interviewed Jackie we knew she would be a great caregiver. Having 7 children herself, including a set of twins, plus her numerous twin clients, we knew she could handle anything, and she
did. From the first day she arrived, she helped clueless and overwhelmed first-time parents figure out how to take care of 2 infants. Jackie was always on time, in fact she was early most days, and the first thing she did was ask how the boys did during the day. She genuinely cared about their we ll-being.
Jackie did an amazing job managing the twins at night - not once did my husband or I need to get up and help her. She always managed to take care of both of them at once, feeding, changing and soothing them back to sleep with little to no crying. She was also very quiet at night - we never heard her going up and down the stairs or cleaning up in the kitchen. This allowed us to get a good night's sleep, secure in the knowledge that our boys were in excellent hands. The nights that we were on our own, we sorely missed Jackie. Sunday nights Jackie would pull up and find us sitting on the front steps of the house, anxiously awaiting her arrival!
Being part of Precious Moments Babeez, Jackie always checked in with Debbie to keep her informed of progress and they both taught the boys good sleep habits from birth. They amazingly had my boys sleeping through the night in 12 weeks.
I can't say enough about Jackie's capabilities in caring for babies. Her calm, patient demeanour makes her an ideal night doula. If you would like to discuss Jackie's qualifications in more detail, please feel free to get in touch with me.
Thankyou
Manisha
When I found out I was having twins after 5 years of trying for a family you would think I would be excited, which I was, but I was also very scared of the daunting task of having two newborns at once. A client of mine told me about Precious Moments Babeez and I contacted them to set up doula services. The doula I was given was wonderful and was a huge help to our
family. The problem was that I was not sleeping at night and although I had great help during the day, I was unable to rest, which led to some very emotionally trying days and nights. I again contacted Precious Moments Babeez and was given Natasa as a doula. At first I felt
a little awkward with someone coming in and taking care of my babies at night while I slept. However this feeling lasted only seconds because when I met Natasa I immediately felt confident and safe in my decision. Natasa was absolutely wonderful. What a bright and caring personality mixed in with tons of knowledge on caring for babies! I truly felt that Natasa
looked after my twin girls the way she would have looked after her own children. She gave me great advice for setting things up during the day and was always there by phone or text if I had a problem...her support was endless.
Natasa came at a time that was very difficult in my life and she lightened my burden by letting me sleep, looking after my girls with amazing loving care and answering my million and one questions! I have heard people say that no one will look after your children as well as you
do...the exception to that is Natasa. Using Natasa's doula services was the best decision my husband I have made and by far the best money we've spent!
I truly cannot say enough great things about this amazing person.
Peter, Christy, Sophie and Lauren Schatz
family. The problem was that I was not sleeping at night and although I had great help during the day, I was unable to rest, which led to some very emotionally trying days and nights. I again contacted Precious Moments Babeez and was given Natasa as a doula. At first I felt
a little awkward with someone coming in and taking care of my babies at night while I slept. However this feeling lasted only seconds because when I met Natasa I immediately felt confident and safe in my decision. Natasa was absolutely wonderful. What a bright and caring personality mixed in with tons of knowledge on caring for babies! I truly felt that Natasa
looked after my twin girls the way she would have looked after her own children. She gave me great advice for setting things up during the day and was always there by phone or text if I had a problem...her support was endless.
Natasa came at a time that was very difficult in my life and she lightened my burden by letting me sleep, looking after my girls with amazing loving care and answering my million and one questions! I have heard people say that no one will look after your children as well as you
do...the exception to that is Natasa. Using Natasa's doula services was the best decision my husband I have made and by far the best money we've spent!
I truly cannot say enough great things about this amazing person.
Peter, Christy, Sophie and Lauren Schatz
This letter is meant to serve as the highest recommendation possible for Daphne Huston-Kubow.
Although we are not first time parents, when we learned we were having twins we knew there was a new and challenging road ahead of us and we would need a good support system to get through it successfully. There were so many factors to consider in this changed dynamic to
our home; With the twins coming and a three year old son at home as well, we wanted to be as prepared as possible for the hard times that come with newborns, let alone two newborns and ensure our family remained happy and healthy. We reached out to Debbie at Precious Moments to help us find a qualified night nurse to assist us with managing our new family, helping me recover from a c-section and be able to breast feed both babies. We needed an expert to guide
us through all of this, help us get scheduled and of course have our babies sleeping through the night and Daphne was the perfect fit!
Daphne patiently taught us how to feed the babies and help with gas, bathing and sleep routines, swaddling, moving them to cribs and sleeping techniques and helped us get scheduled. Over the course of the following weeks, Daphne stayed overnight tending to our twins while we were able to sleep and rest, a significant factor in my rapid recovery from a C-Section. There was even a time when one of our twins fell ill and having a registered nurse take a look at her, help us treat her and nurse her back to good health was the biggest relief. Daphne is a wonderful and warm baby nurse whom we immediately felt comfortable entrusting the care of our babies. From arriving on time, to washing her hands prior to touching our children, to her detailed notes of events throughout the night, Daphne was amazing.
When meeting Daphne we were immediately comforted by her knowledge and passion for babies and children which were very evident. She was engaging, warm, enthusiastic and very prepared to deal with the situations that presented themselves and happy to share her experience and technics. Her professionalism and personality made her natural fit with our
family.
As promised, both our twins are now on an eating and sleeping schedule that works for them and they are very happy 3.5 month old babies. Their napping and eating schedule is consistent and works for them, my wife and I. In short, we could not have wished for a better outcome. We are equally well rested and able to enjoy Mommy and Daddy time each evening and Daphne’s presence helped us ensure we are able to care for our 3 year old and ensure his adjustment and transition was smooth.
I highly recommend hiring Daphne as a newborn/newborn’s care specialist and would recommend her to anyone that asks. You should feel relaxed and sleep through the night knowing that your baby or babies are being watched, monitored and cared for in a tender, loving and highly professional manner.
Thank you Daphne for all your hard work.
Many Thanks,
Alanna, Daniel, Jakob, Lily & Levi
Although we are not first time parents, when we learned we were having twins we knew there was a new and challenging road ahead of us and we would need a good support system to get through it successfully. There were so many factors to consider in this changed dynamic to
our home; With the twins coming and a three year old son at home as well, we wanted to be as prepared as possible for the hard times that come with newborns, let alone two newborns and ensure our family remained happy and healthy. We reached out to Debbie at Precious Moments to help us find a qualified night nurse to assist us with managing our new family, helping me recover from a c-section and be able to breast feed both babies. We needed an expert to guide
us through all of this, help us get scheduled and of course have our babies sleeping through the night and Daphne was the perfect fit!
Daphne patiently taught us how to feed the babies and help with gas, bathing and sleep routines, swaddling, moving them to cribs and sleeping techniques and helped us get scheduled. Over the course of the following weeks, Daphne stayed overnight tending to our twins while we were able to sleep and rest, a significant factor in my rapid recovery from a C-Section. There was even a time when one of our twins fell ill and having a registered nurse take a look at her, help us treat her and nurse her back to good health was the biggest relief. Daphne is a wonderful and warm baby nurse whom we immediately felt comfortable entrusting the care of our babies. From arriving on time, to washing her hands prior to touching our children, to her detailed notes of events throughout the night, Daphne was amazing.
When meeting Daphne we were immediately comforted by her knowledge and passion for babies and children which were very evident. She was engaging, warm, enthusiastic and very prepared to deal with the situations that presented themselves and happy to share her experience and technics. Her professionalism and personality made her natural fit with our
family.
As promised, both our twins are now on an eating and sleeping schedule that works for them and they are very happy 3.5 month old babies. Their napping and eating schedule is consistent and works for them, my wife and I. In short, we could not have wished for a better outcome. We are equally well rested and able to enjoy Mommy and Daddy time each evening and Daphne’s presence helped us ensure we are able to care for our 3 year old and ensure his adjustment and transition was smooth.
I highly recommend hiring Daphne as a newborn/newborn’s care specialist and would recommend her to anyone that asks. You should feel relaxed and sleep through the night knowing that your baby or babies are being watched, monitored and cared for in a tender, loving and highly professional manner.
Thank you Daphne for all your hard work.
Many Thanks,
Alanna, Daniel, Jakob, Lily & Levi
Hi Debbie,
I just want to thank you for developing such a wonderful company. I don't know what I would have done without you!
Jackie was absolutely amazing! I felt comfortable leaving my baby with her, as soon as I met her, which is very unlike me. She took such great care of Emily during the night and helped get her back on track. It was also wonderful for me to be able to get some much needed sleep.
Sabrina was a miracle worker! The Babeez sleep training program has worked soooo well with Emily! She now sleeps 8pm-7am plus three good naps a day!! Last week she could not stay asleep for more than 30 minutes at a time. I feel like a new person and Emily is so much happier. She
even learned to giggle during the sleep training!
I can't say enough good things about Sabrina and Jackie. I have told all of my friends and I hope that they will contact you when they need help with their babies.
Thank you! Thank you!
Joy
I just want to thank you for developing such a wonderful company. I don't know what I would have done without you!
Jackie was absolutely amazing! I felt comfortable leaving my baby with her, as soon as I met her, which is very unlike me. She took such great care of Emily during the night and helped get her back on track. It was also wonderful for me to be able to get some much needed sleep.
Sabrina was a miracle worker! The Babeez sleep training program has worked soooo well with Emily! She now sleeps 8pm-7am plus three good naps a day!! Last week she could not stay asleep for more than 30 minutes at a time. I feel like a new person and Emily is so much happier. She
even learned to giggle during the sleep training!
I can't say enough good things about Sabrina and Jackie. I have told all of my friends and I hope that they will contact you when they need help with their babies.
Thank you! Thank you!
Joy
Please give another big "thank-you" to both Ange and Terri as they helped me through this recovery of my 3rd C Section and Baby Sleeping/Breastfeeding experience. It has helped our entire family adjust to our new little bundle!
Melodie Ansari
Melodie Ansari
A big thank you to Natasa for all of your help, while providing your postpartum doula services. Not only were you great company with a wonderful disposition, you were a big help in caring for my son and I. I also appreciate the knowledge you brought with you every week, and your willingness to help however you could.
I believe you would be a huge asset to anyone requiring this type of service, and I am grateful to have found you. You are great at what you do!
All the best,
Jacquie
I believe you would be a huge asset to anyone requiring this type of service, and I am grateful to have found you. You are great at what you do!
All the best,
Jacquie
We enlisted the postpartum doula services of Debbie Fazio for nine weeks when our daughter, Brooke, was born. After a challenging experience when our first son was born four years ago, we were bracing for the worst.
On Debbie’s first night, we met her at the front door with bewilderment in our eyes and a crying newborn in our arms. Fortunately, Debbie’s calm, confident and compassionate demeanor arrived on our doorstep armed with expertise and kindness.
Debbie’s level of professionalism is second to none. She was always prompt, reliable, and accessible via phone and email for advice and concerns. For example, Debbie replied with information and suggestions within minutes to a query I had regarding potential mastitis symptoms. In addition, one cannot adequately quantify Debbie’s level of genuine care and concern for our daughter. She left us detailed notes about Brooke’s night, including sleep periods, milk consumption, and bowel movements along with suggestions for our independent nights.
Thanks to Debbie, we were able to enjoy the first several weeks of our daughter’s life rather than merely endure them. Moreover, since we were well-rested, we were also able to spend quality time with our older son, easing his transition as a big brother. Debbie’s company, Precious Moments Doulas, is aptly named as words cannot express our gratitude for the gift of these precious and priceless moments in Brooke’s life.
In sum, we cannot recommend this exceptional doula and her team highly enough. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance.
Jennifer and Derek Woodgate
On Debbie’s first night, we met her at the front door with bewilderment in our eyes and a crying newborn in our arms. Fortunately, Debbie’s calm, confident and compassionate demeanor arrived on our doorstep armed with expertise and kindness.
Debbie’s level of professionalism is second to none. She was always prompt, reliable, and accessible via phone and email for advice and concerns. For example, Debbie replied with information and suggestions within minutes to a query I had regarding potential mastitis symptoms. In addition, one cannot adequately quantify Debbie’s level of genuine care and concern for our daughter. She left us detailed notes about Brooke’s night, including sleep periods, milk consumption, and bowel movements along with suggestions for our independent nights.
Thanks to Debbie, we were able to enjoy the first several weeks of our daughter’s life rather than merely endure them. Moreover, since we were well-rested, we were also able to spend quality time with our older son, easing his transition as a big brother. Debbie’s company, Precious Moments Doulas, is aptly named as words cannot express our gratitude for the gift of these precious and priceless moments in Brooke’s life.
In sum, we cannot recommend this exceptional doula and her team highly enough. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any further assistance.
Jennifer and Derek Woodgate