Great Lakes Birth and Family Services

Mark your 🗓️! Our Summer sale begins July 6th! Three amazing deals to support you on your journey. Spaces are extremely limited and subject to availability. Book now and use your bookings in the next six months. Sale ends July 31. ✨

Mention SUMMERSALE on your booking contact form

Join us for this transformative five week series at . Learn to work with your body during labour, rather than against it. This well thought out program of breathing, relaxation, and self hypnosis, will have you well on your way to a smooth and comfortable birthing. ✨

Find link to register in our bio!

We’ve had a burst of requests come in this week and we hate to turn you away. This is your reminder to plan ahead for your birth and postpartum support.

With the exception of some limited summer postpartum availability we are now booking into Fall and Winter 2025 for doula services.

HypnoBirthing, First Aid classes, and Car Seat clinics will continue to run all year 💕

Is your child seat installed correctly?

CPST week has officially begun and we are here to bring you child passenger safety tips all week long! To start, we are sharing some often overlooked tips. ✨

Child Passenger Safety week is coming up! Join us for some informative videos here in Instagram and a Car Seat Safety clinic at York Region!

Important recall alert!

Enfamil brand Nutramigen A+ LGG Hypoallergenic (infant formula) recalled due to possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/enfamil-brand-nutramigen-lgg-hypoallergenic-infant-formula-recalled-due-possible

Amazing guest blogger Amanda Michaelson talks to us about postpartum nutrition today on the blog!

https://greatlakesbirth.com/early-postpartum-nutrition/

It’s my Birthday! 🎂

As I sit here reflecting on my years on this earth, I am feeling grateful.

I want to thank each of you who have welcomed me into *your* birthing spaces to witness the births of your little ones. Occasionally, I have even had the privilege of witnessing the first, second or more birthdays of those very same children.

Welcome to the world little ones. I hope your lives are beautiful and filled with joy!
It’s a heck of a ride 💫 - Allison