In-Home
care

Holistic in-home care by certified night nurses, doulas, and perinatal support workers. Available for daytime and overnight.

Alma at Home

Tradition
& Innovation

Toronto's premium postnatal services for optimal recovery and lasting family wellness.

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Modern Chinese Confinement

Alma
Retreat

Tradition Reimagined — luxury postnatal accommodations at The Kimpton St. George Hotel, Toronto.

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As featured in top news outlets across Canada.

The retreat offers new moms a modern twist on the traditional Chinese practice: meals, educational instruction and child-care services.

Globe & Mail

It’s truly groundbreaking in a country where the need for more comprehensive postnatal care is urgent and preventative.

Toronto LIfe

The rooms are equipped with hospital-grade products, such as breastfeeding pillows, bassinets and postpartum supplies, all designed with a baby in mind.

CTV News

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

First-of-its-kind retreat offers Canadian families extensive postnatal care.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

The retreat offers new moms a modern twist on the traditional Chinese practice: meals, educational instruction and child-care services.

Globe & Mail

It’s truly groundbreaking in a country where the need for more comprehensive postnatal care is urgent and preventative.

Toronto LIfe

The rooms are equipped with hospital-grade products, such as breastfeeding pillows, bassinets and postpartum supplies, all designed with a baby in mind.

CTV News

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

First-of-its-kind retreat offers Canadian families extensive postnatal care.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

Alma Care goes beyond the basics of sleeping and feeding to straight-up luxuries. Every detail is considered, and intended to smooth out the sharp edges of this acclimation period.

Revolutionizing postpartum care in Canada

Experience recovery with our expert care team, tailored to the needs of your family.

Expert support

Our Care Team comprises maternal & infant health professionals who are best in their fields. They bring experience as Registered Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Postpartum Doulas, Perinatal Support Workers, International Midwives, & most importantly, passionate postpartum caregivers.

Personalized care plans

We understand that every family is different. That's why we create a personalized care plan, considering your preferences and requirements, to support your physical and emotional well-being.

Responsive assistance

Whether it's answering your questions, addressing concerns, or providing timely assistance, we pledge to be readily available and responsive to your needs.

Education and resources

We'll equip you with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate parenthood, offering educational materials and guidance on infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and more.

Continual support

Our commitment doesn't end after your departure. We'll stay connected, providing follow-ups to ensure your continued comfort and confidence in your parenting journey.

Care Programs

Expert Designed, Crafted For You

POSTNATAL RETREAT

Traditional Wisdom with
Best-In-Class Care

Experience holistic, 1-1 care at one of Toronto's finest boutique hotels with premium services for optimal recovery.

IN–HOME CARE

The Alma Experience,
Brought to You

Experience our signature care at your doorstep with certified professionals, providing personalized attention and curated care plans.

TESTIMONIALS

Mamas
love Alma

Discover why new mothers trust Alma. Hear from our community about their experiences and the exceptional support they received.

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Alma Care's postnatal services have been a game-changer for me and my baby. The personalized care and support I received made all the difference in my recovery and the start of my motherhood journey.

— Emily J.

I truly don’t know how we would have survived the first week postpartum without the guidance of the staff and certainly would not have been eating 3 proper meals a day. I’m grateful a place like this exists for families, we would have been lost without it!

— Jessica L.

If I could rate more than 5 stars, I would. As a new parents,  my husband and I felt completely taken care of and supported by the amazing and gracious team at Alma.

— Abby A.

The care Alma provides does not end with your stay. I love that they followed up to make sure everything was going okay, and offer home services for those that want a little extra support in their transition.

— Ashley L.

The staff was amazing - the caregivers are all extremely qualified and are great communicators. I was nervous at first, but they made it easy to accept their help in looking after baby, including overnight, so I could get some much needed rest and relaxation.

— Trish N.

I needed breastfeeding support, and a well baby visit the day after arriving, as well as an baby scale in the suite, Alma was able to accommodate these requests with short notice, and went above and beyond to make sure me and baby were okay.

— Stephanie O.

ABOUT US

Qualified experts in all dimensions

Experience rejuvenation with our carefully vetted team of top-tier professionals in newborn and postpartum care.

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Our favourite postpartum experts sharing their favourite pieces of advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What qualifications do your care providers have?

At Alma, our care team comprises maternal and infant care professionals who are the best in their fields. They’re passionate about women's health and supporting families through a vulnerable period.

Our Postnatal Care Specialists bring experience as Registered Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Postpartum Doulas, Perinatal Support Workers, Personal Support Workers, International Midwives, Registered Social Workers, Early Childhood Educators and passionate postnatal caregivers.

All have expertise in infant care and development, including feeding, sleep training, CPR and managing multiples, ensuring that Mama is resting and recovering comfortably.

Where do you offer care?

Retreat: The Alma Retreat is nestled within the Kimpton St George Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto (Bloor & St George).

In-Home: We bring the Alma experience to the comfort of your home, currently serving communities in the GTA+ including Toronto, Durham Region, Halton Region, Peel Region, York Region, Dufferin County, and Simcoe County. If your family is outside these areas but near the Greater Toronto Area, please reach out; we may be able to arrange an experience for you.

Is the start date be flexible to accommodate the baby delivery date?

Our team works with your timelines. We ensure that you have room at the retreat to check in early or that your care team is prepared to support you at home when you arrive. If a conflict arises with your planned care, we’ll provide suitable options to support your family through a team approach. 

Is Alma covered by benefits?

We encourage you to speak with your benefits provider to confirm what you might be covered for through your HSA, Wellness Account, and Extended Health Benefits. We will provide an itemized receipt you can submit to your provider at the end of your stay.

Can you accomodate pets?

During the intake process we identify specifics around the household dynamics, inclusive of pets. We'll be sure to provide care team options who are comfortable with fur babies and in some instances can arrange for a pre-meeting in person to ensure everyone gets to know one another before baby arrives.

Can we discuss our schedule & individual needs before we finalize a plan?

During the initial consultation, we will discuss your birth and postpartum plans, inclusive of family dynamics, existing schedules, commitments and support structure. We'll recommend a schedule that works best for you and will revisit prior to care commencing, to ensure that any changes to the plan are reflected in the schedule. Once baby arrives, we know that even more changes occur and can work with you to adjust your schedule to ensure that your care is optimized.