Monica McGuire
Labour Doula
Postpartum and Infant Care Doula
Supporting infants, children, and families has always been Monica’s passion. With a background in Early Childhood Education, Holistic Nutrition, and Adult Education, Monica believes that with the right tools and supports, families can meet their goals. As a doula, Monica strives to make tools and resources understandable and accessible to her clients. She knows compassionate and nonjudgmental support are the key tools to help new parents build confidence.
When Monica isn’t busy helping parents and families, she can be found enjoying the restaurants and outdoor spaces in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. She loves trying new foods and cuisines and is always searching for new places to try. She loves hiking and being outside with her two children and husband, as well as the family dog!
If Monica could give just one piece of advice to new parents, it would be, “Everything is going to be alright, and don’t sweat the small stuff.”
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Testimonials
Monica is the most wonderful and warm person and doula! From our first prenatal meeting we felt so comfortable it was almost like we were just having a tea with a good friend. She entertained all of my toddler’s questions and stories with thoughtfulness and interest and he spoke about her long after she left our home. Monica listened to our desires and fears and made us feel so seen and heard and understood. Our birth was very quick but Monica made all the time she was with us count, providing compassionate labour support and making sure I was well-fed and cared for following the birth. She was also able to take some really memorable photos of the birth that we are so grateful to have. Monica has a wonderful way of encouraging and validating when you need it the most in early postpartum – her kind words will stay with me forever! Needless to say, we were sad to say goodbye and would recommend Monica a million times over!
Jessie R.
Monica took all the guess work out of the beginning of the journey of our first baby. The prenatal meet ups helped us set realistic expectations for my husband and I, and helped created comfort and trust within ourselves with becoming new parents. During labor Monica was there long before the midwife and helped with trying to get the baby in a more ideal position, and helped time contractions so my husbands full attention could be on me. Just Monica’s presence makes everything better, prenatal, during labor, and postnatal. She helped with breastfeeding and with understanding proper bottle feeding. She helped problem solve when my husband and I were too tired to. She showed us how to calm our baby when she’s crying uncontrollably. All the time spent with Monica was a positive experience and I can’t wait to have her at our next birth.
Myriam L.
Having a doula was an amazing experience and Monica absolutely saved the day! Not only the support she gave me throughout the pregnancy, at delivery, and postpartum, but the support for my husband was incredible! He sings her praises more than I do!! I highly and strongly recommend having a doula and Monica is the best!!