Giselle Johnston, they/them

Giselle is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Giselle provides support to birthing people during labour, postpartum families and those experiencing pregnancy & infant loss and termination. Giselle became a doula because they wanted people to feel safe, validated and well cared for during the unique transitions that one experiences once they become pregnant.

They continue to care for families through lactation support, perinatal education with evidence based information, and an attentive, judgement free ear. Their holistic full spectrum practice is rooted in inclusion, reproductive justice and anti-oppression.

Giselle is a foodie, an avid cyclist who loves hikes, being in nature & spending time with their dog (and bestie) Rosie. 

Nicole
Nicole
Lactation
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Giselle single handedly saved my breastfeeding journey. They were extremely kind, supportive, and patient with me as they taught me how to get my baby to latch properly, and helped in a way that made me feel so confident when breastfeeding. Now I feel so comfortable breastfeeding and for that I am so grateful. Thank you Giselle!
Theresa
Theresa
Lactation
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Giselle's calm, empathetic and compassionate presence helped me during my breastfeeding journey. The journey was rough and painful but their support and knowledgeable advice helped me not give up. Thank you for your help, Giselle!
Leah
Leah
Childbirth education, Labour support & Lactation
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Giselle is a fantastic doula and IBCLC. They supported us through an unexpected early birth, literally holding my hand for hours as I laboured and they coached me and supported my wife to support me too. They supported us with a very difficult chestfeeding situation with a premature baby with tongue and lip ties-- who went on to successfully chestfeed for 2 years thanks to amazing early support. We also did their queer and trans birth preparation course which was very informative and well-designed to prepare us for all the stages of labour. Cannot recommend them more highly!
Nneka
Nneka
Lactation
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I’m so grateful for Giselle’s help in perfecting my baby’s latch, developing a customized feeding plan and generally guiding me towards a better breastfeeding technique. My breast discomfort, feeding concerns etc all cleared up once I sought their assistance. Furthermore Giselle is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares about my overall well-being, which means so much to me. Thanks Giselle!

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Qualifications & Experience:

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2020)
  • Certified DONA labour doula
  • Working with twins & multiples
  • 200 hour Yoga Karma Yoga Teacher (2016)
  • BA Honours University of Toronto, French Studies, Specialist in Linguistics (2014)
  • First Aid & CPR

Trainings:

  • Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad (2022)
  • Pumping and Feeding Gear Workshop for IBCLC - Babies in Common (2021)
  • Lactation Medicine at the International Breastfeeding Centre (Newman Clinic) (2018-2020)
  • PAIL- Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate (2018)
  • Car seat Technician CPSAC (The Child Passenger Safety Assoc. of Canada) (2018)
  • Birthing from Within, Childbirth Education mentor (2017)
  • Abortion Support Skills Course with Full Spectrum Doula Circle (2017)
  • DONA trained labour doula (2016)
  • Acupressure for Birth (2016)
  • Anti-Oppression training with Sherbourne Health (2014)
Connect with me

Send me an email or give me a call today to talk about your doula needs. I’d be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, and to discuss what services I could provide for you.

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