Linda May Hill-D'Ascanio

Birth & Postpartum Doula
London, Ontario
11 years of experience
5.0
About me

Hello birthing parents! My name is Linda May. I have been a Doula for 10 years. I am currently in the process of becoming certified and becoming a certified postpartum Doula. I believe every birth is natural, whether supported by interventions or not. I also believe that every birth deserves to be supported by education, physical, emotional, and spiritual assistance from a kind, caring and knowledgeable source. My care is based on professional and personal experience. My goal is to support mothers, and their families as they transition into one of the most important experience of their lives. I also provide postpartum experience, providing education and hands-on learning regarding newborn care. this includes breast-feeding support I provide evening and overnight support of mothers and their families. I don’t have a big social media presence please bear with me. While I do have a package and post partum fees that I refer to, this can always be altered to suit each client.. I also offer focus sessions for those clients who need assistance but not a full doula package.

Education

Master of Nursing ( Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ) (2009)

Birth Doula Training, HALO (Healing Arts Learning Organization) (2014)

Certification and training

Birth Doula, additional ongoing education. DTC Doula Training Canada (2024)

Languages

English

Service introduction

My services include prenatal visits including birth planning, on call service beginning at approximately 37 weeks gestation, continuous labour support until the baby is born, feeding has been established and baby and mum are settled, postpartum visits and postpartum care, including overnights.

Packages
Complete package
This packaging includes two prenatal visits on call service at 36 to 37 weeks gestation continuous labour support and two postpartum visits. There’s a set fee for this package, although it can be modified to accommodate financial needs or personal preference. Special financial consideration is given for those truly in need.
$800.00
CAD Flat rate
Post Partum
Postpartum visits are of two kinds evening is $150 and overnight is $200 Again, special financial consideration will be given to those truly in need.
$200.00
CAD Flat rate
FOCUS SESSIONS
What This Is Short, focused support sessions for expecting parents and new moms who want guidance, emotional support, and practical planning — without committing to a full doula package. These sessions are designed for real life. Whether you need clarity, reassurance, or a steady, experienced voice to help you think things through, you can book support for the part of the journey you need most. ⸻ 🌿 Focus Sessions Birth Plan Focus — $75 60 minutes For parents who want to feel informed, confident, and prepared to advocate for themselves in the birth space. Includes: • Clarifying preferences and priorities • Questions to ask your care provider • Comfort measures and support roles • A simple, printable birth plan summary ⸻ Postpartum Survival Prep — $50 45 minutes For families who want a gentle, realistic plan for the first days and weeks at home. Includes: • Emotional preparation and expectations • Feeding and sleep support mapping • Household and support planning • A practical “first week home” checklist ⸻ Partner / Support Person Coaching — $50 45 minutes For partners who want to feel confident, useful, and emotionally present during labour and postpartum. Includes: • How to support physically and emotionally • Advocacy basics in the birth space • Communication and comfort cues Emotional Support Session — $30 30 minutes A calm, non-judgmental space to talk, reset, and organize what feels overwhelming. For pregnancy, postpartum, or life transitions connected to becoming a parent. ⸻ How It Works • Sessions by phone or Zoom • Flexible scheduling • Payment by e-transfer • Non-medical, emotional and planning support If you later choose to book a full doula package, one focus session fee will be credited toward it. ⸻ About Me I’m a birth and postpartum doula with over 10 years of experience, a master’s-prepared nurse (now retired), and a mother of four. My work is grounded in both professional knowledge and lived experience. I offer calm, steady, human-centered support that helps families feel more confident, less alone, and better prepared for the emotional and practical realities
$30.00
CAD Flat rate
Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

I was so thankful for Linda’s support overall and especially leading up to labor. She was very emotionally and spiritually invested in supporting me as I prepared to deliver a third baby after a traumatic labor with my second. I loved having her support during labor, and I felt less lonely after my baby was born when they were checking him over. She stayed with me while everyone else was focused on the baby and that meant so much to me. She also stayed much longer than she needed to, to make sure she could offer support with breastfeeding. These were some of the many joys of having Linda involved, I would highly recommend her given her emotional and spiritual support, and physical support before, during and after labour. She was SO helpful, and was instrumental in redeeming my second labour with this third one. It was a beautiful and much more positive experience!

- Emily L.