Charlotte was kind, thoughtful, responsive, hands-on when I needed her, and extremely patient and flexible—beyond expectations.
Before I gave birth, in the months leading up to my labor, Charlotte came to my home a few times to get to know me, my home, and my birth preferences. Since it was my first pregnancy, she had many thoughts and suggestions for how to prepare and I found her all around competent and thoughtful.
Fast forward to my birth experience. I was in labor for three days, and during all three days, she was there for me exactly how I needed her. For the first day, I labored at home and she was available by phone and text until I decided I wanted her in-person support. Once I asked for her to be by my side, she stayed with me for close to 36 hours starting at home and continuing through the time I was at a birth center.
After the second day passed, I made a non-emergent transfer to the hospital due to fatigue and dehydration. During this time, we communicated well and I allowed her to go home and take a nap while I got an epidural and took a nap as well. Crazily enough, she was on call for another birth and even wound up attending another birth while I was in the hospital waiting to dilate enough to push. As this happened we stayed in communication and I felt supported enough by her and my midwives over the phone that I didn’t need a backup doula.
On the third day, the stars aligned and she wrapped up at her other birth not long before I was ready to push. She rushed to my hospital, and was not only by my side, but encouraged me exactly how I needed and held one leg while a nurse held my other one as I bore down and pushed my little girl out.
TLDR; Charlotte is communicative, capable, sympathetic, and experienced. She was an excellent choice as a birth support person and if you are considering her to be your doula, let this be my letter of recommendation.
— Carly S.
Having Charlotte as part of my prenatal, birth, and postpartum experience was incredibly helpful. She helped us create a birth plan that felt right for me, thoughtfully answered all of my questions, and provided additional resources along the way.
During the birth, she was instrumental. With nurses and doctors coming in and out, she was someone I could look to for support, helping me slow things down, understand what was happening, and feel confident in choosing the next step. She also helped with different labor positions, provided hands-on support, and having that additional person there made such a difference.
She was also a wonderful source of emotional support for both me and my husband. Her calm, reassuring presence helped us feel grounded and supported throughout the experience.
I would absolutely recommend Charlotte. She was such a valuable part of our birth experience, and I’m so grateful we had her with us.
— Katherine R.
Charlotte was an incredible part of our birth team.
After two very different (and difficult) birth experiences with our first two children, I went into this pregnancy determined to build the strongest support system possible — and Charlotte was a huge part of that. From the moment we met her, she brought a calm, intentional presence that made both my husband and me feel genuinely cared for.
During labor, she helped create a peaceful, comforting environment — ambient lighting, a thoughtful playlist, a peanut ball for comfort and to help labor progress — and she was so attuned to what we needed that I actually slept through part of my induction between 5 and 10cm dilated. That’s how safe and supported I felt.
We were attempting a VBAC with a larger baby, and Charlotte helped us stay grounded and confident while our medical team and I worked together on a clear plan. Her steady, reassuring support made all the difference in helping me have the birth I hoped for. Our son was born July 17th at 10 pounds, and I credit so much of that experience to Charlotte’s care.
If you’re looking for a doula who will show up fully for you and your family, I cannot recommend Charlotte enough.
— Anna M.
Charlotte was amazing and my wife and I had such a wonderful experience with her! We both really appreciated how supportive, dependable, and communicative she was throughout the entire process. She was always there when we had questions, made us feel comfortable and prepared, and was incredibly reliable when we needed her. We’re so grateful for all of her help and expertise, we would highly recommend her to any expecting parents!
— Tyler M.
Charlotte was incredible in helping me prepare for birth and into my birth experience! She went above and beyond in how present she was. She brought such a calm and steady demeanor. I am especially grateful she loaned me her yoga ball which was such a gift to use at the end of pregnancy and into labor.
— Jac G.
