Who We Are
We know your birth plan is going to be as unique as you are.
Here’s the thing. We don’t really care what your birth plan is because our plan is to support you no matter what*.
Same thing for when your baby arrives- you’re the boss.
Our philosophy as doulas is that your experience matters. Parents need support. Life can be hard and babies usually make it harder. What you need from those supporting you, is less judgement, more love.
So if you want to push your baby out with Beyonce playing in the background, we’ll try not to sing out of tune. If you want to try breastfeeding but also plan to bottle feed, we know exactly how to help. If you stumble somewhere along the way, we’ll help you find your way again. We’re here to make this easier, to help you show up as your authentic self, and maybe even have a little fun along the way.
*We lied, we do care. A lot. We just won’t make it about us.
Meet Our Team of Certified Doulas
(On parle français aussi! and Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, Italian…just ask!)
Megan Howarth
Founder. Birth and Postpartum Doula. Writer. Trivia fanatic. Loves coffee, good conversation and the colour pink.
Valerie
Birth and Postpartum Doula. Chef. Ballerina. Loves brunch, books, and spa days.
Nancy
Birth and Postpartum Doula. Twin mom. Photographer. Loves music festivals, documentaries, and stout beer.
Kimberly
Birth and Postpartum Doula. Photographer. Gardener. Loves dark chocolate, travelling, and cocktails.
Catalina
Postpartum Doula. Social Worker. Cross-Fit Enthusiast. Loves tacos, collaging and biking with her dog.
Nateisha
Birth and Postpartum Doula. Breastfeeding Support Counsellor. Foodie. Loves sparkling wine, yoga and sitting in the sun.
Magali
Birth and Postpartum Doula. Singer and Songwriter. Loves french toast, laying in the grass, and French films.
Working with the Bump and Glow Doulas
“Instead of lecturing us or instructing us on how to do things the “right way,” Megan asked us questions and prompted us gently to think through things for ourselves. She was flexible and generous with her time. “
“I had the pleasure of working with Valerie, who truly is a legend and a very pragmatic Doula. She made my bf and I feel super at ease and, in the end, we felt like we didn’t just have a doula accompanying us into parenthood, but that we had made a new friend.“
“Kim was awesome! She made what could have been a very stressful time a very joyful one. My husband was blown away by how happy our baby was and was much more at ease with him afterwards.”
“This was the best decision! The post-partum support with Paige has been essential to our well-being as a family. I’m sincere when I say that we could not have done it without the Bump and Glow team.“
“I was privileged to have Catalina as my night doula for about two months. She was organized, punctual, clean, she had such a pleasant energy and we got along really well. Those were the only nights I got to rest and reboot, without any worry. She was great with my newborn, she knew exactly what to do. “
“We had a flawless experience with Bump and Glow and specifically our doula, Magali. She was incredibly professional and considerate. She ensured we felt equipped going into labour and was able to answer all of our questions. When labour came she happily showed up and instinctively fit into the situation- the entire time she was right where we needed her without being asked. “
“I can’t say enough good things about our experience with Megan at Bump and Glow, and our incredible doula Nancy. We took the post partum package and it was a lifesaver. Would 100% recommend hiring a doula if you can, you will not regret it.“
“We consulted with Megan during what was a very challenging pregnancy. Her time and expertise were just what we needed to help us get through the hardest time in our lives. The care and passion Megan put into helping us, warmed our hearts and helped us make more educated decisions about our prenatal care.“