Birth Doula at Sunnybrook Hospital

Personalized Naturopathic Care
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A Calm and Comprehensive Birth Experience
A Birth Doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and beyond. At Serene Clinic, we are here to help you feel calm, supported, and confident throughout your birth experience at Sunnybrook Hospital. Our doulas combine compassionate support with evidence-informed care to help you navigate labour and birth with greater comfort and confidence.

I’m Dr. Yasmin Amini, Founder of Serene Naturopathic Doctors and Doulas.
At Serene Clinic, we understand that giving birth at Sunnybrook Hospital often comes with unique questions, especially for families navigating high-risk pregnancies, medical interventions, or complex birth plans. Many parents come to us looking for additional support, guidance, and reassurance throughout their pregnancy and birth journey.
Our naturopathic doula team provides compassionate, evidence-informed support designed to help you feel informed, supported, and confident before, during, and after birth.
At Serene Clinic, we take the time to understand your preferences, concerns, and goals while working alongside your healthcare team to help create a calm, positive, and empowering birth experience.
At Serene Clinic, we take the time to understand your birth preferences, concerns, and goals so you feel informed, supported, and confident throughout your pregnancy and birth journey.
Our Birth Doulas are licensed Naturopathic Doctors who combine evidence-informed clinical knowledge with compassionate, continuous labour support. We work alongside the healthcare team at Sunnybrook Hospital to help create a calm, positive, and empowering birth experience tailored to your individual needs.
Sunnybrook Hospital is one of Canada's leading centres for high-risk pregnancies and neonatal care. Our doulas are experienced supporting families within hospital settings and helping them navigate both routine and medically complex births.
Receive ongoing emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labour and birth, including comfort techniques, positioning guidance, breathing strategies, and encouragement.
Every pregnancy and birth experience is unique. Our doulas provide individualized support designed around your preferences, comfort measures, and wellness goals.
We help facilitate communication with your healthcare team so you understand your options and remain actively involved in decisions throughout labour and birth.
Birth can be unpredictable. If circumstances change during labour, our doulas help you navigate new options while continuing to support your preferences and overall birth experience.
As licensed Naturopathic Doctors, our doulas combine clinical knowledge with holistic therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition guidance, and natural comfort measures.
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Our team will help guide you through your pregnancy and birth journey while providing insight into giving birth at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Whether you are planning a routine birth or receiving specialized care, we help you understand your options, prepare for labour, and feel supported every step of the way.
Your care plan may include birth preparation, emotional support, labour support, comfort measures, communication guidance, wellness recommendations, and postpartum care.
Our doulas provide continuous emotional, physical, and informational support throughout labour and birth. From comfort measures and positioning techniques to communication guidance and encouragement, we are by your side every step of the way.
Our goal is to help create a calm, supportive environment where you can feel informed, reassured, and confident throughout your birth experience at Sunnybrook Hospital.
Why Choose a Serene Clinic Doula at Sunnybrook Hospital?
Giving birth at one of Canada’s leading maternity and high-risk pregnancy centres is important, but having the right support by your side can make all the difference.
Our Birth Doulas are licensed Naturopathic Doctors who combine clinical knowledge, labour support, and holistic wellness expertise. We work alongside the healthcare team at Sunnybrook Hospital to help you feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout your birth experience.
Why Families Choose Sunnybrook Hospital
Sunnybrook Hospital is one of Canada’s leading centres for pregnancy, birth, and neonatal care. Families choose Sunnybrook for its specialized Women & Babies Program, advanced neonatal care, and expertise in supporting both routine and high-risk pregnancies.
Supporting You Through Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
Naturopathic and holistic doula care designed to help you feel supported, informed, and cared for through every stage of your journey.
Hear from families who have experienced pregnancy, labour, and postpartum support with Serene Clinic.
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Elena HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t express how incredible my experience with Yasmin was. Giving birth to my first child, I had no idea what to expect and it was truly Yasmin who made the experience amazing. Having her Doula support was everything! To the point my husband has shared his experience with many other fathers to be, raving that she should always be there!Posted on Google bahareh zohTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Yasmin Amini truly deserves more than five stars. From the moment I arrived at the hospital, she was there in less than an hour and stayed with me the entire night. This was my first labor and delivery, and having her by my side made all the difference. She was the best support I could have asked for—calm, reassuring, and incredibly attentive. She helped me manage the pain with practical tools and constant encouragement, and she was a strong advocate for me with the medical team, making sure my wishes were heard and respected. Thanks to Dr. Yasmin, what could have been a very overwhelming experience became a positive, empowering one. I’m so grateful for her care and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable doula and naturopath for their birth journey.Posted on Google Sanam STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having Yasmin as both my naturopathic doctor and doula throughout my pregnancy, labour, and birth was one of the best decisions we made. From the very beginning, she brought a sense of calm, confidence, and deep care that carried us through every stage of the journey. Throughout my pregnancy, her holistic approach to care made me feel supported both physically and emotionally. She took the time to really listen, to educate, and to empower me with natural options and informed choices. Her knowledge as a naturopath was invaluable, and she helped me feel prepared, healthy, and grounded as I approached labour. When it came time for the birth, I honestly don’t know how we would have done it without her. Her presence was steady, intuitive, and incredibly reassuring. She knew exactly when to offer guidance and when to just hold space. She supported not just me, but my partner as well, making sure we both felt safe and cared for in such a vulnerable and powerful moment. We are so grateful to have had her by our side. She wasn’t just a part of our birth team — she became part of our story. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a deeply compassionate, knowledgeable, and grounded support person. She is truly exceptional.Posted on Google Giselle D'souzaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I approached Serene Naturopathic Clinic to have a calm birthing experience and to overcome my fears, and having Yasmin and Penelope as my doulas was truly the best decision I made during my pregnancy journey. They were incredibly knowledgeable and their guidance and care made such a difference. My husband and I felt fully supported throughout the entire labor and birth experience, and thanks to them, it was a very positive and empowering journey. Yasmin and Penelope were also very prompt and responsive, always available to answer my questions and provide reassurance when I needed it the most. I would highly recommend them to any expectant parents looking for compassionate, professional, and calming support — and I look forward to working with them again in the future!Posted on Google Paul RabindranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Yasmin was our doula for the birth of our first child. She was absolutely fantastic. Most importantly, she did an incredible job supporting my wife through childbirth. My wife describes her as a Godsend. She's extremely knowledgeable and positive. From the moment she stepped into the birthing room she immediately began helping my wife through contractions. As a husband, she was such an immense relief to have in the room. My wife is was having painful contractions and although we'd taken classes, I wasn't successfully providing her with much relief. Having someone as experienced, poised and positive as Dr. Yasmin made the entire experience much less stressful. I could write an essay on how great Dr. Yasmin was. 10/10. If you're not sure about getting a doula, do it. We had no experience with doulas and not many friends/family members that had tried. Incredible service. THANK YOU DR. YASMIN!!!Posted on Google Caline JabbourTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was recommended to Serene Clinic by a family member and I could not be more happy. It was straight forward and it was so easy to connect with a naturopathic doctor.Posted on Google Maggie KozaitisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After years of struggling with conventional medicine, I finally felt better after working with Dr. Yasmin. I was listened to and supported and the advice given to me was practical. I felt like there was a plan in place, and felt improvement. I am so impressed with my naturopath and my treatment.Posted on Google M2Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been working with Dr. Yasmin for a few months now, and it's been a great experience. She helped me understand my hormones, and manage my weight. Every session leaves me feeling truly heard and supported. I always walk away with a clear plan for my next steps. If you're looking for genuine care and effective advice I highly recommend Dr. YasminPosted on Google Rachita SainiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a baby around the holiday time in December 2025 and only reached out for doula support about 2 weeks before our baby came and we are so glad that we did. Yasmin is absolutely incredible. We had an unfortunately challenging situation at the hospital during delivery and Yasmin was so supportive and empathetic. In a difficult situation, especially as first time parents, there is a lot of unknown that she helped us navigate through it all. She also went above and beyond before and especially after during postpartum. We could not imagine this experience without her and are eternally grateful. We still reach out to her and she never fails to help. We would HIGHLY recommend going with their services and would absolutely work with them again. THANK YOU!Posted on Google Milani MaheswaranTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We absolutely loved working with Yasmin! She was always available to answer all my questions and was very knowledgeable. She helped us through our entire pregnancy journey and postpartum recovery. She made our experience so much better, especially during labour and delivery, which would not have been as smooth without her! I'd HIGHLY recommend her to anyone looking for a naturopath doula for their pregnancy journey!Posted on Google Google rating score: 5.0 of 5,
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Naturopathic Doula Support for Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum
At Serene Clinic, our naturopathic doula team provides calm, continuous support throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and postpartum recovery. We combine evidence-informed naturopathic care with compassionate holistic doula support to help you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.

Questions About Doula & Naturopathic Care
Answers to common questions about labour support, postpartum care, virtual appointments, insurance coverage, and naturopathic wellness support.
As Naturopathic Doctors and Doulas, individual third-party insurance plans can cover doula services under Naturopathy.
Your doula will ensure that mom and baby are settled and stable post-birth. This ranges up to 1 hour post delivery.
Yes! Our doulas are Naturopathic Doctors who have gone through rigorous medical training. Here are a few advantages of having an ND Doula:
Understanding and reviewing bloodwork
Medical knowledge
Prescriptions, injections
Insurance coverage for services
Pain management techniques will be discussed between you and your doula. Some examples include hands-on techniques, positioning and breathing techniques.
A birth plan is developed with your Doula during the prenatal phase. Your Doula will spend time notifying you of what is subject to change so that you feel more prepared for your journey.
Your Doula can still provide physical, mental and informational support during interventions and emergencies to increase your knowledge and inform you of your rights. It is always crucial to know the pros and cons, harms and benefits!
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