I cannot recommend Barb highly enough. From early in my pregnancy through the birth of our son, she was an incredible source of knowledge, encouragement, and support.
The education she provided made a world of difference. She helped me understand what to expect, prepared us for the many decisions that come with labor, and gave my husband the knowledge and confidence to be an informed, supportive birth partner. She was always available to answer questions and helped us feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
I originally hired a doula because I was terrified of giving birth. As a first-time mom, my biggest goal was simply not to come away feeling traumatized. I never imagined that the birth of our child would become one of the most cherished memories of my life. Barb played such a huge role in making that possible.
During labor, she was especially invaluable in helping us understand our options and make informed decisions about the timing of comfort measures and interventions. Rather than feeling like things were just happening to us, we felt involved, educated, and in control during an inherently unpredictable experience.
Barb’s calm presence, expertise, and genuine care made all the difference. We feel incredibly grateful to have had her by our side throughout this journey, and I truly can’t imagine doing it without her. She will always be a special part of our son’s birth story, and we recommend her wholeheartedly to any family preparing to welcome a baby.
— Abigail W.
Having our( Barbara )doula with us during the birth of our baby was one of the best decisions we made. She provided emotional and physical support the entire time and helped guide us through the process with so much care. My wife felt much more relaxed and supported thanks to her.
— Kobi v.
Working with Barb was a great experience. Her approach is kind while being direct- just what I was looking for to communicate both with me and to advocate on my behalf with others. One of the biggest benefits of working with her was that it tangibly increased the confidence of both me and my husband throughout the whole process and during the delivery. We hoped to be fortunate enough to use her services again in the future!
— Jenn P.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Barbara. From the very beginning, she invested so much time and care into understanding our needs—spending at least five hours with us before the big day to help us create and feel confident about our birth plan. When labor began, she was fully committed to honoring that plan and ensuring we felt supported every step of the way.
Her techniques for pain management were a lifesaver—hip squeezes, aromatherapy, using a tennis ball for back relief, and perfectly timed hot and cold towels. She always seemed to know exactly what was needed in the moment. What stood out the most was the trust and bond she built, not just with us, but with the medical team. At one point, even the nurse stepped aside and asked her to take the lead during pushing—a true testament to her skill, presence, and confidence.
Thanks to her guidance, we felt empowered, supported, and cared for in one of the most important moments of our lives. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
— Sameer M.
We hired Barbara to help us with our birth experience for our first child, and it was hands down the best decision we made in preparing for our delivery. Barbara is extremely knowledgeable, supportive, emotionally intelligent, and knows how to advocate for her clients. She is compassionate and very nurturing, but was also able to be firm and direct when it was needed and appropriate.
We took a childbirth education course with Barbara several months before our due date, which was very informative and helpful. We also developed a birth plan with her. She came to my 36 week visit with my OBGYN, so that she could help me ask questions of our doctor and go over the birth plan with our doctor. She was very responsive throughout my pregnancy to any questions I had.
When the big day came, Barbara helped a ton with delivery related comfort measures. She communicated a lot of the medical information to me and our support people in more plain english terms, and helped guide us in our understanding of how the birth was evolving medically. Her expert attention really helped fill in the gaps for us, when medical staff were less available to explain. She also did an amazing job with managing the various emotions I and our support party were going through over the course of my labor. She even accompanied me to the OR when I ended up needing a C-section for medical reasons, and her steady nature helped me to get through surgery and remain calm.
We had a great experience with Barbara and highly recommend using her services.
— Laura M.
Barbara became my doula from the early half of my pregnancy and guided me through the end. She met with me to determine what kind of birthing plan I ideally would like to aim for, and provided these helpful cards to envision different situations that might arise. As I progressed in the pregnancy, she would often check and give me insights and tips on the different pregnancy symptoms I was experiencing. When I went into labor, she was incredibly helpful with navigating the contraction pains with hands-on methods as well as breathing techniques and tools. She also was so helpful in tracking contractions when I didn't have the headspace to do so. Her support truly helped me envision and result in my ideal type of labor and delivery, and we are so grateful for her support!
— Liora A.
Working with Barbara was great! She was a back up doula and when our original doula contracted COVID, Barbara stepped in without a hitch. She provided great guidance via text while I was in early labor at home. Then, when I was in active labor at the birth center, she immediately jumped in providing physical and emotional support. It was also super special that she made a poem of my birth story that she shared postpartum. It gave a record of events that I was in no shape to capture in the moment, and I’ll likely read that poem to my daughter as she grows up <3
My husband especially found Barbara helpful as it allowed him to experience the birth for himself rather than trying to coach me. We loved Barbara and would recommend her to anyone.
— Leslie S.
It was wonderful having Barbara as my doula. She was knowledgeable, and made the process so much easier. I can’t recommend her enough!!
— Leora S.
