"Choosing Johanna as our doula was truly the best decision my husband and I made in preparing for the birth of our baby. From the moment we met her, Johanna's warmth and expertise put us at ease. Throughout my pregnancy and after, she provided invaluable support, answering our questions and offering guidance. During labour, Johanna was a rock. Her calming presence and encouragement empowered me to achieve the natural birth I had envisioned, even in a hospital setting. With her help, I was able to navigate through each contraction without medication, feeling confident and supported every step of the way. Johanna's knowledge and unwavering support made all the difference in our birth experience. I cannot recommend her enough to any expecting parents seeking a positive, empowering birth journey. Hiring Johanna was more than just hiring a doula; it was investing in a peace of mind and a truly positive birth experience. We are forever grateful and would choose her again in a heartbeat.Thank you, Johanna, for everything you did to support us during this incredible journey into parenthood." - Josipa & Zoran

“As first time parents with no support anywhere nearby, we truly lucked out with Johanna. In the four and a half months she worked with us, she became a part of our family and we couldn’t have been happier with the support she provided us with. We were first thinking of just hiring Johanna to do postpartum work with us, but are so glad she was there for labour and the birth of our son. She helped me labour at home for as long as possible and got us to go to the hospital at the exact right time. She helped me make decisions throughout the labour process and was a huge support to both myself and my husband. We were initially only going to do 20 hours of postpartum shifts, but then extended it by another 20 hours and then later got the “Get Sleep” package… twice! Johanna was the biggest support in my breastfeeding journey and I wouldn’t have breastfed my son for as long as I have without her help. She would take amazing care of our son every time she was over and always offered great advice. Even if I was doing something with the baby when she was over, she would always take initiative to tidy something up around the house without me having to ask. Another thing we really appreciated about Johanna was how available she made herself. I have texted and called her countless times and she was always quick to reply and ready to offer guidance and support. She helped us become way more confident as parents and I truly don’t know where we would have been without her. It is clear that Johanna cares so much about the work she does and she is definitely working in the perfect field for her. To us, she is much more than a doula - she is a friend, a family member and a person who we will cherish forever. When I found out that we were having to move away from Moose Jaw, the first thing I thought about was the fact that we were no longer going to be able to work with Johanna. I am saddened by the fact that the next time we will have a child, Johanna won’t be anywhere nearby. However, if we win the lottery, we are flying her out to wherever we are for the next baby! We can’t recommend Johanna enough. Hire her as your doula and you won’t have a single regret!" - Emiliya

Johanna was a fantastic doula! She has such a calm and grounding energy and helped us every step of the way. She is a wealth of knowledge and met us where we were at. She is personable, professional, validating and non-judgemental. We were so happy to have her soothe some of our pre- birthing jitters and she was a grounding force during my delivery for both my husband and I. We also had her for postpartum care and we tailored those hours to suit our families needs and our babe just loved spending time with her. I also felt so comfortable and confident in having her in my home during that care. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed her as our doula. We couldn't imagine our prenatal, birth and postnatal experience any other way! Highly recommend." - Megan & Tyler

"I had the pleasure of having Johanna at my birth and I want to say she was amazing . Not only was she there for the birth but she was away from her family for over 48 hours just to help me labour my baby boy. Johanna has gone over and above for what a doula should do. She has become a great friend and a great support person.  She helped me meet all my goals in labour and in postpartum care. Johanna is very laid back down to earth lady. I would recommend her to anyone I swear she was born to do this. Thank you Johanna for being an awesome support . Keep up the great work in your career." -Amanda

Having Johanna on our team was absolutely amazing. Her help building a birth plan and navigating the numerous decisions regarding not only labour but also pregnancy made me feel much more relaxed and confident prior to labour. Once in labour she was there by my side helping not only myself but also my husband to ensure we had the best experience meeting our little girl. Her comforting words and numerous techniques to make me as comfortable as possible helped me achieve my goal of a drug free labour. If you are looking to have a positive birthing experience I highly recommend Johanna!!! - Coral

"I ended up with a C-section with my first baby. This time around I really wanted a VBAC and with Johanna's help I did! She was AMAZING all the way throughout. She made sure to provide me with all the info needed and answered all my questions throughout pregnancy. If she does not know something, she will find out! Her support through labour was very comforting and she would not leave until me and baby had everything we needed! But most of all I was amazed by the fact that she was willing to spend an entire night with me at the hospital taking care of the baby when I and my family could not! Soooo appreciated! And yes, of course I would recommend her!!!"  - Tanja

"Johanna Goetz was my doula for my 3rd delivery and I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking about hiring a doula. She told me her job is to "help mom" - whatever that might entail. I am so grateful for Johanna's support. My own mother passed away 14 years ago, and my mother in law was recovering from surgery the day I went into labour. Johanna filled a very important support role for me - something I would not feel comfortable letting just anyone do. I felt instantly at ease with Johanna from our very first meeting. My objective was to deliver without an epidural or any meds and my goal was achieved thanks to Johanna. She offers much more than support during delivery. Her prenatal and postnatal visits were geared to help me with anything I needed: breastfeeding info and support, baby-wearing options and trying different carriers/wraps, helping with batch cooking to fill my freezer, offering to bring groceries or supplies, even babysitting so that I could rest after baby was born. The morning I went into labour, Johanna texted me tips of things I had forgotten - helping identify my labour symptoms, and reminding me which hospital entrance to go to in Moose Jaw for that time of day. Johanna met me at the hospital so my husband could take our other 2 kids to the hotel to rest from the 4am wake up. Labour progressed so swiftly and smoothly that my husband ended up missing the delivery! Johanna filled in and looked after every detail: took the first pictures of our new daughter, recorded the first measurements, and expressed heartfelt congratulations. Having Johanna as a doula was a wonderful experience from start to finish. " - Jenn

Wonderful. This was my 2nd time encapsulating my placenta. First time with Johanna as we are new to Saskatchewan. She was warm and welcoming, came to my home and didn't require I get care for my daughter for any appointments! Johanna was also very easy to talk to and helped me find parenting groups info for my new home! She has fallowed up with me lots and offered advice, as well she has given advice through my personal facebook! Not to mention how quickly my placenta was ready and delivered! As well she drove all the way to my midwife in the late night for my placenta (very very far and very late!) She also responded to all calls and texts in a timely manner! I now consider her a friend, recommend her hands down no questions asked and would definitely hire her again! I wish I had taken advantage of other services she offers! As well this would be a great gift if you know anyone expecting! Thank you so much Johanna! " - Jennifer

"It was lovely to have Johanna as my doula. She was always prepared for our meetings, helped me build a thorough birth plan (including choices I hadn't previously considered) and if I ever asked a question she didn't immediately know the answer to, she always looked into it and followed up quickly with a well-researched answer. She attended my blessingway and did a beautiful belly henna design for me. I felt reassured knowing she was available to me if needed in the lead-up to the birth and ready to join me whenever labour should begin. She was a steady presence during my labour and I'm very glad to have had her there. She was respectful of my choices and made plenty of room for my partner to support me. Her work and support before, during, and after the birth was very valuable to have as a part of my experience. Thank you Johanna!" - Virginia

"Johanna has an amazing sense of calmness yet confidence that allowed my husband and I to experience the wonderful birth of our beautiful daughter. Her words of affirmation and coping strategies aided in the process. I am so thankful for her services and highly recommend them to all expecting parents ! Johanna, you truly have a gift!"  - Megan

"She is an awesome Doula I was very impressed with how she was with my daughter when she had her baby. Highly recommended." - Janie

"Johanna was so much more than a doula for us! She displayed a professional demeanour at all times. She provided scientific studies to answer any questions I had during pregnancy and endeavoured to answer any concerns I had after our baby was born. During labour, she was a wonderful labour companion to me and support for my husband. She allowed me to lean on her, provided massage and counter-pressure, and always ensured I was well-hydrated. She did not come between my husband and I, but rather, gave helpful suggestions to my husband so he could better help me. Johanna gave great Hypnobirthing visualisations such as, "Sink your toes into the sand while the wave (contraction) washes over you." She made an incredible difference during my prenatal, labour, and postpartum! I cannot imagine having experienced labour without her. She gave me confidence, which is worth more than words can express!" - Eleanor

"Originally as my back-up doula, I was introduced to the idea of encapsulating my placenta through my doula and Johanna. She took the time to answer my questions as I decided whether to go ahead with the encapsulation or not. Once I decided to go ahead with it, she was fast and professional in sending me the information and making sure that I was comfortable with everything. She was timely and professional when picking up the placenta from the hospital and when bringing my pills to me the very next night. When she dropped of my pills, she sat down with me and asked how everything was going and even took the time to chat and give me advice about topics non-encapsulation related, which was very much appreciated. She was always available through text if I ever had any questions during the time when I was taking the pills. Having this support throughout the entire process was incredibly appreciated and I am so grateful for the opportunity and for her support. I feel that the pills helped with my baby blues and emotions. I had one really hard morning and I feel like it would have been a lot worse without the pills. I also feel like they helped with healing my stitches that I obtained during labour as I had very little pain during the recovery process. I would highly recommend the encapsulation process and Johanna to anyone." -Kayla

Johanna did placenta encapsulation for me. She exceeded my expectations! She was very professional, she provided me with ample information and resources so I was well informed, and she made everything so convenient for me. We had to call her in the middle of the night, and she promptly came to pick up my placenta and then delivered the capsules to my door by the next day. I would highly recommend her to any of my friends! - Jenna

Wonderful, loving, warm, caring service. They make you feel like family and they are there for you on your toughest day and stay until you are back on your feet. I couldn’t say enough great things about them, I couldn’t have had a better experience with them. My birthing story was not at all typical or what I had planned but I was kept calm and prepared for everything with Johanna at my side ❤️ - Melissa

Our experience with Johanna as our doula was wonderful. She was a tremendous support for me & my spouse during my unusually long labour. She is nurturing, kind & has a wealth of knowledge and resources. She provided a very professional service from start to finish - including the placenta encapsulation. I would recommend her to anyone! - Courtney