Iliana is a compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator, known for her calming presence and dedication to supporting families through transformative experiences. Her passion for birth work began early, learning from mentor Lesley Everest and shaping her approach to care.

With a focus on adaptability, surrender, and trust, Iliana believes in the profound change that pregnancy, birth, and postpartum bring. She offers steady support with a grounded, regulated presence, complementing clinical care with her empowering, non-medical role.

Her "little sister" energy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where families feel understood and supported. A self-proclaimed "birth nerd," Iliana is a trusted guide on the journey to parenthood.

A doula since 2010 and a mother of an awesome son, I have a background in psychology.  With my deep belief that birth matters, my mission is to guide new families through this very special time in their lives by helping them to clarify their preferences, making sure they know what their options are, and always supporting them in their informed choices about pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My own personal experience with giving birth showed me how incredibly powerful a woman can be, and at the same time, incredibly vulnerable.  Working with so many families has taught me to be very flexible in my approach, figuring out what my clients’ individual needs are, how I can help them achieve what they are looking for, honouring their uniqueness. Birth is a transformative journey, and I am privileged to undertake it with the families I serve. When I'm not running off to a birth, I enjoy reading, spending time with family and friends, exploring the nooks and crannies of our fabulous city (and others, when I can find the time to travel!), and I plan to take up knitting. Water is incredibly restorative for me and I love to be in it or near it--which explains my son's water birth twelve years ago!

As a doula and a mother, I can tell you I've been there! Though my children are school age now, I remember my postpartum periods very well. It is so easy to get caught up in thinking that we need to please everyone else before taking care of ourselves. I am so honoured to be welcomed into the homes of new and growing families to offer a listening ear and an extra pair of arms to help them find some balance in their next chapters of Life.
I have always known I wanted to be a mother. Before having children, I had the opportunity to study, to teach and perform in the Montreal Theatre Community, to travel, run a day camp, become certified in perinatal massage therapy, and organize fundraising events. The skills I have accumulated along my path have made me the doula I am today. I have brought my experiences with families, community events, and nurturing touch into one beautiful career!
My doula "speciality" is that I attend events as an extension of new and often overwhelmed parents. I take on the diaper changes so the fancy clothes aren't in danger, my sober eye is always on the baby, no matter who has them in their arms, I manage the germ control and baby handling many parents feel shy about requesting, I dry the tears of parental overwhelm, create a safe, quiet space in which you can process any family dynamics drama, and anticipate needs you won't even know you'll have.
Being an "Event Doula" is a joy for me to bring to the MotherWit table of doula offerings, reducing the stress levels and increasing the fun for families with babies! I couldn't be more honoured to have been the one to test these waters...or dance on them, as the case may be!

When my first baby was born, I quickly learned how under-supported parents are in our society. Who could I turn to when my baby would not latch or sleep, and how could I get over the feeling that it was somehow my fault?
My path to becoming a postpartum doula began with this all-too-common experience of loneliness, exhaustion, and anxiety. Now, I am here to support parents during their difficult – and immensely rewarding – journeys. 
As a mom of two and a pre- and post-natal yoga teacher, becoming a postpartum doula was a logical progression in my mission to help parents.
I am a 500-hour +++ certified yoga teacher, specializing in gentle movement for pregnant and recently pregnant bodies. I'm obsessed with the Pelvic Floor!! As a science nerd, I focus on nervous system down-regulation through pranayama (breath-work) and asana (yoga poses), as well as meditation and mindfulness. My yoga classes focus on health, not weight loss. I am also a certified elimination communication and potty training coach, offering group workshops and individual consultations aimed at helping you and your child transition away from diapers. 
I firmly believe that new parents – especially birth-givers – need to commune with each other during this adjustment period. Babies are hard work, requiring dedication and presence.

We can meet this challenge with grace TOGETHER.

Iliana is a compassionate Birth and Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator, known for her calming presence and dedication to supporting families through transformative experiences. Her passion for birth work began early, learning from mentor Lesley Everest and shaping her approach to care.

With a focus on adaptability, surrender, and trust, Iliana believes in the profound change that pregnancy, birth, and postpartum bring. She offers steady support with a grounded, regulated presence, complementing clinical care with her empowering, non-medical role.

Her "little sister" energy creates a safe, non-judgmental space where families feel understood and supported. A self-proclaimed "birth nerd," Iliana is a trusted guide on the journey to parenthood.