Toronto Doula Reviews & Testimonials
Celebrating 10+ Years of Empowering Birth, Postpartum, and Mindful Family Care in Ontario
“Hiring Leah as my doula was one of the best decisions that I made during my journey into motherhood.”
— Ola Al-Bassam
“Leah has a very balanced and inclusive approach. Hiring Leah was one of the best things I did for this pregnancy. She was instrumental in helping me during the home birth I chose to have - I felt safe, guided, and supported the entire time - she was my rock during labour and delivery!”
- Kristina Bruce Coach
What I appreciated most is that she never pushed a particular philosophy or agenda about birth. Instead, she meets women exactly where they are. Whether someone envisions a highly medicalized birth, something deeply natural, or anything in between, Leah’s approach is to expand the mind a little… to share knowledge, context, and perspective so women can actually discover what they want from their birth experience.
Through her guidance, my husband and I became far more knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth than we otherwise would have been. More importantly, we both felt super empowered.
I had an extraordinarily beautiful birth—one that I reflect on with immense positivity and gratitude. It’s taken some time and reflection to realize that not all women get to experience that. Leah’s presence, wisdom, and very gentle encouragement were vital in shaping that experience.
— Laura Primeau Vlahovic
"Working with Leah was the best decision we could have made for ourselves as we navigated our first pregnancy to welcoming our baby boy a few weeks ago. Leah is incredibly calm, wise and insightful. Her wholesome approach - aligning mind, body and spirit, was exactly what we needed. Labour was difficult, but I felt safer knowing Leah was by our side every step of the way. She's also an incredible photographer, what a perk! Thank you Leah."
- Kimberly Sue Murray
“I interviewed a few more doulas but when I met Leah in the first interview I knew I wanted her as my doula. She was very kind, understanding, experienced and comforting so I decided to go with her… She was very supportive of my choice for an epidural and trying for a VBAC. I was a foreigner, my husband wasn’t in Canada so she was my only support for my 20 hour labour. I can’t describe how she helped and made me feel good for those long hours. She literally didn’t stop for a second… At the end I had some complications and ended with an emergency c-section. In that moment she was also very supportive and held my hand during the surgery. When I remember those moments, I can’t imagine what I would do without her. I believe she was an angel sent for me..”
- Nazli Gizer
“Leah provided me with amazing prenatal care leading up to the birth of our little girl… I was in 43 hours of labour to birth my child and I don't think I would have done it without Leah's help and knowledge. She provided the utmost level of service and care even in the pre-labour stages. I developed a closeness with her leading up to it. She became a confidant during some difficult time where I was not feeling supported at home. She was so amazing I ended up hiring her for postnatal care and she has helped me out tremendously in the last two months.”
— Sasha Exeter
"We rented a birthing pool and stool…my husband and I felt completely comfortable setting up the pool with Leah’s detailed instructions. We also did newborn photos which are so special postpartum. I highly recommend that you get a few of the herbal sitz bath packets - they were so relaxing post partum. Leah has a calm presence and is so supportive - I’m so happy to have found her!"
— Lauren, Bolton Mom
“Having the experience of a doula at our home birth was hugely reassuring to us for starters; but far beyond that, Leah's peaceful presence, her confidence in my abilities, and her relentless positivity lead us to have the medication-free homebirth of my dreams…Having her know-how, her experience, and her calm and loving presence there was really reassuring…I am proud of myself and my son for what we accomplished with Leah's help.”
— Sarah Waggott
A Heartfelt Thank You to My Toronto Birth Community
For allowing me to guide, protect, and participate in such a deeply sacred milestone in your life—thank you.
I am profoundly grateful to walk this path every day. Being a professional doula is my calling and my life’s true purpose. Supporting women and families through the transformative journey of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the tender months of postpartum doula support gives my life exquisite meaning. It is an absolute honour to witness your strength and to bring mindful, peaceful qualities to your family's unique story.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting Mindful Sprouts with your care.
With love and gratitude,
Leah Jackson, PDCCE
Certified Childbirth Educator , Birth & Postpartum Doula
Trained Death Doula, Waterbirth Support Person
Birth & Newborn Photographer