About Thornhill Doulas

With many years of experience  in the childbirth profession we are the team you can trust . Our doulas and educators will be the prenatal, childbirth and postpartum community that you can rely on. Helping guide you through the transition to parenthood, reducing the overwhelm. Our excellent care and support will prepare you for the parenthood journey you are longing for.

The Doula Duo

Petra Nobel

  • Postpartum doula
  • New parent educator
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Childbirth Educator
  • Maternity, infant and child sleep consultant

Petra is one of the co-owners and founders of Thornhill Doulas. Petra was born and educated in a country where every new family has the option of postpartum support as soon as their baby is born. She is trained and certified as a maternity care nurse to assist midwives during home and hospital births and to support parents with the challenges of growing into a bigger family. She worked not only at an in-home setting but also at a hospital in which midwife students were trained. Petra has supported hundreds of families during their postpartum journey. 

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When Petra arrived in Canada in 1998 she started volunteering as a birth and postpartum doula. She quickly witnessed the need for postpartum support for new and expanding families. She trained and certified with CAPPA, Childbirth And Postpartum Professional Association. Being a postpartum doula is her passion and it is her foundation for all the support she gives to her clients.

When she noticed that her clients were seeking support for sleep for their children she searched for an education that gives her the well rounded skills to support every family in their own unique way. 

Her 30 years of experience combined with her continued education in the postpartum and infant and child sleep field makes her the well rounded support person many of her clients have appreciated and make sure their family and friends connect with as soon as they find out they are expecting their baby.

It is her goal to educate and prepare expectant and new parents for the trials, challenges and joy of welcoming their child into the world so they have realistic expectations of life with a newborn and can enjoy their parenthood journey. She will do this in many different ways, when providing postpartum support, when you attend one of the workshops or during a sleep consultation.

Suyin Jordan

  • Postpartum doula
  • New parent educator
  • Newborn care specialist
  • Childbirth educator
  • Maternity, infant and child sleep consultant
  • CAPPA doula trainer

Suyin is one fo the co-owners and founders of Thornill Doulas.  Suyin is from Malaysia and trained in the UK as a Registered General Nurse and Registered Midwife.  She worked in the UK for over 19 years as a nurse and midwife and has delivered over 100 babies both in hospitals as well as home-births.

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Moving to Canada in 2010 and  she was asked to help support  a mother after the birth of her twin baby boys as she. She soon realized that many people in Toronto and the GTA did not have much support in the postpartum period – especially if their health care provider was an OBGYN. She decided to pursue a career as a doula and certified as a postpartum doula with the Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA). This training coupled with her previous training and experience as a nurse and midwife has made Suyin one of the most respected and sought after doulas in the GTA. In the years that ensued, she added birth doula, childbirth education, new parent education and infant and maternity sleep consulting to her offerings.

Suyin joined CAPPA as  Faculty member, training postpartum doulas as she wanted to support more families by training more postpartum doulas to meet the needs of clients reaching out to her. 

Suyin is passionate about giving parents the tools and knowledge to ease parents into parenthood. She does this to empower parents by providing practical help, support and knowledgeable advice as well as helping them navigate through the information jungle that is the internet and social media.

Suyin speaks several languages including English, Malay, Hokkien, Cantonese and some Mandarin. 

The Team

Adrienne Cote

  • Birth doula
  • Postpartum doula
  • Childbirth Educator
  • Nutritionist

Adrienne is a social worker with a degree in Sociology. She is also a Nutritionist with a focus on prenatal and postpartum support. She decided to become a doula when she was working as a counselor with young pregnant and parenting people and she realised how that support impacted their lives.

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She truly believes that it takes a village to not just raise the child but to raise and hold the parent. The birth of her son is one of her greatest accomplishments and milestones of her life.

Allana Fulton

  • Postpartum doula

Allana’s education as a birth worker kicked off back in 2012 when she enrolled in birth doula training offered through DONA International.  While she had only just learned what a doula was, she felt drawn to the role immediately. 

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As she began working with families in the postpartum period more and more, she came to realize that this is where her true passion lies.  She has now been a certified postpartum doula for over four years.  Working alongside new (and seasoned) parents while they transition to life with ther newest family member(s) fill her with a joy she finds hard to put into words.

Andrea Lorenzo

  • Postpartum doula
  • Lactation counselor

Andrea has an extensive history as a caregiver.  Her love for children, expecially babies came at an early age (14) when her youngest sister was born.  She would assist her mother with caring for her baby sister.  Andrea’s call to postpartum doula and newborn care support came after spending over 20 years as a trained career nanny for infants and toddlers, working for many diverse families.

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Andrea has a goal: “To provide evidence-based professional, practical and loving care.  She promises to listen as you share.  Answer as you question.  Lift you up when challenges pull you down, supporting all your choices without judgement.”

Kim Nielson

  • Birth doula
  • Postpartum doula

Kim completed her Labour and Postpartum doula certification through CAPPA.  She completed the Birth Doula Apprenticeship Program at Markham Stouffville Hospital.

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Kim is a very passionate and intuitive birth and postpartum doula.  Her background is in psychology and she strongly believes in supporting the mental health of pregnant and postpartum people and that her role as a doula is pivotal.  She respects the decisions of the birthing and postpartum person and always proviced support in a loving, non-judgemental way.

Kimberley Andoh

  • Birth doula
  • Postpartum doula
  • Childbirth educator
  • Lactation counselor

Kimberley holds a B.A. in Children, Childhood and Youth studies.  She graduated with Honors.  It is Kimberley’s goal to help parents fill their birth and postpartum journey with amazing memories.

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Offering resources, support and educating new families is something she believes in and she hopes to help empower new parents as they begin their journey into parenthood.

Kristianne Hanna

  • Birth doula
  • Postpartum doula

Kristianne has been working in the health care profession for many years.  She has worked as a paramedic for ten yeaers and after that she worked as a transplant perfusionist.

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When the opportunity arose for her to change careers, becoming a doula was a natural path for her to follow.  She has always been drawn to babies and children and her goal in life is to help and support others whenever she can.

Mabel Yeung

  • Postpartum doula

Mabel is a CAPPA trained postpartum doula and she is working towards her certification.  She is also a certified personal support worker.

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Mabel has a special interest in nutritional intake that aids towards postpartum recovery and she is familiar with the traditional Asian cooking of meals that are part of postpartum traditions.

Marcia Horbacio

  • Birth doula
  • Postpartum doula
  • Childbirth educator
  • Infant and child sleep consultant

Marcia is a mother of four and a grandmother of four beautiful and loved children.  She has worked as a corporate trainer for many years and one day she decided to follow her passion, supporting new families.  She trained, became a doula and started her journey.

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Marcia is the founder of Marcia Horbacio, Canadian Parental and Professional Education.  She is on a mission to educate in a non-judgemental and evidence-based approach.  She values compassion, integrity, empathy, equality, responsibility and respect.

Roxanne Nelson

  • Postpartum doula

Roxanne has a wealth of knowledge in postpartum care and she has a tranquil personality that will calm and reduce the anxiety that most new parents experience when it’s time to bring home their bundle of joy.  She is of an unassuming nature, keen observer and an excellent communicator with her clients.

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Roxanne became a mom 20 years ago.   Her children were born via C-sections and her healing process was not an easy one.  While she did have help from family members, she often wondered how new parents cope with the transition into parenthood.  She realizes that becoming a doula, she could offer some beneficial and needed support and make the transition for new mothers a smootha and easier one.  She decided that becoming a doula was definitely the career path for her.

Sari Bowrin

  • Postpartum doula

Sari is a mother of four and from a young age she always knew she wanted to become a mom.  When she was introduced to the postpartum industry she knew that this was perfect for her to expand her mothering skills.

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She knows the importance for each family to have caring, unbiased support and evidence-based information to help them navigate their own parenting strategies

Seemal Hassan

  • Postpartum and Infant care doula
  • Labour doula
  • VBAC specialist

Seemal had two very positive pregnancies and birth experiences which sparked an interest in her path to becoming a doula.  After the birth of her nephew, she was able to comfort and guide her sister and be with her throughout the birthing process and postpartum period opened her eyes to how important it is for all parents to have a pillar of unbiased support and encouragement during their journey through parenthood.

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Many of the parents and caregivers she has had the pleasure to healp have commented on her relaxed nature and ability to bring instant reassurance to the situation at hand.  Her clients have also commented on her attention to detail and ability to read the room.

Tara Zahedi

  • Postpartum doula
  • Bilingual English/Farsi

Tara was born and grew up in a big family in Iran.  She has a degree in midwifery and worked for 8 years in a hospital supporting women prenatal, during birth and postpartum.

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Tara trained as a Postpartum Doula with Suyin Jordan and found that this was a perfect opportunity to utilize her skills and background.  The love of supporting families during their transition into parenthood and growing their families brings her to her happy place.

Trisha Maddeaux Coughlin

  • Postpartum doula
  • Hypno birthing childbirth educator
  • Infant and child sleep consultant

Trisha has enjoyed offering postpartum services to many families in Toronto for over 5 years and has worked as a Child and Youth Advocate for over 15 years.  She makes it her goal to offer support, guidance and resources to families during the postpartum period and beyond.

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Trisha has graduated from Humber College as a Child and Youth Worker in 2008 and she began her career serving youth in a social worker capacity at Humewood house.  Her journey grew from Child and Youth Worker to Nanny to Postpartum Doula.  As a postpartum doula her role is to empower clients with information and the confidence needed to make informed choices for themselves and their families.

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