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This is going to be a long review, but the short version is that Patience is everything I could have ever wanted in a doula. One of the biggest blessings in our birth experience was having her there. She went above and beyond in every way for us. -She provided support, encouragement, and education during my pregnancy -She listened to my husband’s questions and desires, including his desire to catch baby. She spent over 30 minutes in one of our prenatal appointments rehearsing how to catch baby from different birthing positions so that he would feel comfortable and confident -During my labor at home, she was a calm and intuitive presence, knowing exactly when to be hands-off and when to help me. She made sure I stayed hydrated and nourished by cooking food and feeding me and offering liquids between contractions. She encouraged and uplifted me during a 55 hour labor that was long and grueling. -When we could not get rid of my cervical lip at home, she transferred to the hospital with us. She knew what hospital could give us the closest thing to the birth experience that we wanted. She even packed my hospital bag for me and made sure we had everything from phone chargers to food to baby clothes. -Even though she was exhausted and sleep deprived too, she came straight to the hospital and was waiting for us in the delivery room when we got through triage -She was comfortable and confident advocating for my/our wants and needs with the hospital staff. And she could do that so well because she’d taken the time to really get to know us and help us plan the birth we desired and was intimately familiar with what we wanted. -She quickly developed a relationship with my mom who met us at the hospital, and when the staff made my mom leave the room, Patience kept her updated over the next few hours (with our permission of course) so that she wouldn’t worry and so that my husband could focus solely on me. -Throughout my labor at home and my labor/delivery at the hospital, Patience quietly took professional-quality photos of some beautiful and sacred moments that we will treasure always. -She stayed after baby was born for quite a while and made sure we were settled in and taken care of before she left. -I had an unexpectedly difficult postpartum health-wise and Patience was there throughout (long past when her contract ended), providing support, asking after my wellbeing, doing research, offering suggestions, sending reminders, and always sending encouragement. -At my postpartum visit with her, she brought us sweet and thoughtful gifts, including an umbilical cord keepsake and colored prints of my placenta -She encapsulated my placenta for me and did a fantastic job, even down to the detail of using vegetarian capsules due to my health issues. She also makes delicious NORA tea that I drank in my 3rd trimester and postpartum - highly recommend. (I tried another popular brand and it tasted like grass.) There are a million more examples and details I could give you of the way that Patience took care of us so perfectly. I would recommend her to anyone and we will be hiring her again if we are blessed to be able to grow our family further. I am happy to discuss my experience in more detail and/or answer any questions for families considering hiring her!

- Maria M.

Halfway through my 3rd pregnancy I knew I wanted to try out the possibility of having a doula. I did not have one with my first baby and I believe having one would have drastically helped. I found Lauren through a friend and immediately called her, she was everything I needed and more. She was calm, understood my preferences and beliefs and we immediately clicked! She was always a phone call/text away through my whole pregnancy when I had questions or needed advice! When I went into labor my husband had to be with my family so she came to my house to support me through labor, she was magical! Although my birth did not end up how I would have ever imagined, she never left my side. She was there praying with me when they told me I would need a c section, she was there for me through the c section and came to visit postpartum in the hospital and at home. She was absolutely incredible and I would recommend her to anyone!

- Caitlin G.

Lauren is amazing and was a true support throughout my pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. She was informative and went out of her way to find more information for me about things I was unsure about, such as delayed cord clamping and lactation consultants. I felt like Lauren was on my side and didn't judge me for the decisions I made and she definitely wasn't pushing her own idea of what birth or child-rearing should be like. As a person she has a relaxing presence and is fun to spend time with. I felt that our personalities clicked when I met her so it made the decision very easy. Before birth, Lauren assisted my husband and I by going through all of the different labor positions and pain management techniques we were interested in and she even helped us meal prep some things for our freezer! During birth, Lauren was a large advocate for what I wanted, even though I had quite a pushy and possible outdated doctor. This was my second birth experience and it was as close to everything I wanted as possible and I know that was because of Lauren. I could not have wished for a better person or doula to have with us and I am truly thankful that Lauren does what she does.

- Tristen G.

Our family had Deb for both my children during the newborn period. She served as a night nurse and worked 5-6 nights a week for serval months postpartum with both my children. She even watched the children over a weekend when we had to go to a wedding in the postpartum period. Deb is am amazing and invaluable resource. She is caring, knowledgeable, and kind. She helped me with pumping and breastfeeding and everything that comes with that (washing pump parts/bottles, storing breastmilk, positioning the baby, tips for when I got mastitis, etc.) She provided me tips and reassurance for everything from a refluxing baby, colicy/cranky baby, sleep training, bath time, bed time, “reading the baby’s cues”, eczema, sickness and more. She immensely cares about the baby, but she also checks in on the mother and making sure your recovery is going smoothly. I highly recommend Deb to anyone and we were lucky to have her in our home.

- Courtney H.

I absolutely loved having Amy participate in my birth and postpartum care! She was attentive and made helpful suggestions throughout the time she was with us. The Prenatal discussions allowed me to learn more about my previous birth and things that I wanted to go differently in the upcoming birth. Amy assisted me in research that on things that I wanted more information on and was a wealth of knowledge. She provided books and other resources that I didn't even know were out there. I was planning a homebirth and prior to labor she brought me a kit with different size peanut balls and a TENS unit and that was super helpful during my labor. Amy was very supportive throughout my labor and birth and brought essential oils in inhaler forms. She was also very attentive to my needs by providing sips of water, suggesting position changes, and even started a meal in my crockpot so it would be ready after delivery. During the postpartum period Amy helped with meal preparation, guidance on where to gain additional information on breastfeeding, took care of dishes, laundry, pump parts, helped me learn different baby wraps and how to secure the baby in them. She was also very accommodating with my toddler and indoor animals supervising them in outside play in the yard. I also enjoyed getting to discuss the labor and gain more insight to what happened and she even took pictures of the labor and delivery and sent it to me in google photos. This labor, delivery, and postpartum experience was a much better experience then I previously had and much of that is due to Amy's knowledge, care, and attention. I can't say thank you enough.

- Ashley S.

Arielle is a doula of knowledge, heart, advocacy, and personal experience. From your most holistic to medical interventions her consultations will help you figure out, support, or enhance your birth goals or postpartum needs. She is quite literarily a professional doula and mother that I am proud to call a birth buddy and partner! #AncietRoots #GetRooted #DoulaAce #ProMama

- Alexa S.

I HAD THE BEST EXPERIENCE WITH TIMBREL. SHE WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING TO MY NEEDS AND WANTS. SHE GUIDED ME WHEN I NEEDED GUIDANCE. SHE GAVE ME REASSURANCE AND MADE ME FEEL POWERFUL AND HEARD! I LOVE HER AND THE WORK SHE DOES! SHE'S AN AMAZING! WOMAN THANK YOU TIMBREL

- Neesh B.

Lucy did a fantastic job! She was able to press on some pressure points for me and helped me get through each contraction that way. It made a HUGE difference! She was also there for me in any little thing I needed and didn’t hesitate to meet me where I was at. She suggested different things for me to try and wasn’t too pushy or too laid back. I would 100% recommend her to anyone that is giving birth. Having a doula was so beneficial and Lucy was amazing at doing her work. 🥰

- Maddie O.

Ashley was great. She showed up at the hospital in the middle of the night as I started having contractions. She provided me with different labor positions and breathing techniques to help me get as much rest as I possibly could before things got much more intense. She was invaluable to our birthing experience

- Sarah S.

Aubrey was nothing short of wonderful. I had called her to attend my birth very late in pregnancy, she was quick to respond and ready to help where she could. She made sure the room was filled with confidence, encouragement, peace and the love of Jesus. During labor she made sure I had everything I needed close by and quickly, always thinking ahead of how my needs could change. After birth, she was so helpful in getting everything squared away with me and the baby. She also checked on me quite a bit after birth to make sure we were all doing well. ❤️ I look forward to birthing with her again 🥰

- Ashley H.

I had the pleasure of having Mary as my doula for my fourth baby. This was my first experience trying for a birth without an epidural. I was nervous going in, but Mary was amazing at providing resources and answering all of my questions prior to the birth. During my actual experience, she was incredible at supporting me and helping me navigate changes we had to make along the way. She also really helped in advocating for me when there were disagreements with my doctor on how to proceed forward. She made me feel so comfortable and supported and helped me achieve the birth I wanted. Postpartum, she ensured I had additional resources for breastfeeding, pumping, and even helped come up with activities to keep my older kids occupied while solo parenting. Overall, I would recommend Mary and her services to any mama looking for an amazing experience.

- Katie B.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Alexis and discussing my future plans for pregnancy and childbirth. Even though I'm not pregnant yet, her warmth, charisma, and extensive knowledge have already made a significant impression on me. She's not only incredibly funny and smart but also a great parent herself. I feel confident that when the time comes, I will be in the best hands with her support. I highly recommend Alexis to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled doula, without a doubt!

- Alexis K.

Tameka was my doula for my second daughter’s birth. I had a traumatic experience delivering my first daughter, so I chose to have a doula for the birth of my second daughter. She was very helpful during my labor and postpartum. She helped instruct my husband on things he could do to help my pain. She also helped me to advocate for myself while I was in labor. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is looking to have a doula.

- Grace W.

Jessica is outstanding and I can not imagine going through the birth of my first son without her! I had a high risk pregnancy with the potential for many complications - Jessica made me feel so safe and secure going into labor and throughout my entire birthing experience. Not only did she help support me, but supported my husband and mom as birthing partners by coaching them in how to support me best. Jessica was always quick to respond at any time, incredibly knowledgeable with her years of experience and certifications, and all around the best support I could've asked for during a potentially stressful time. I can not recommend her more for any women in any position during their pregnancy and birth!

- Alexandra W.

Sierra is the absolute best! She is so knowledgeable and shares that knowledge in a way that’s easy for the common (non-medical) person to understand. I was 39 weeks pregnant and reached out to her, somewhat freaking out, because I found out my midwife wanted to induce me. I had a lot of concerns with that. Sierra listened to my concerns, she validated how I was feeling, and was able to give me a real step by step plan of what my options were going forward. I went from panic to peace after speaking with her. Instead of feeling like I was just being shuffled through the system, I felt empowered to make decisions and advocate for myself and my baby. I would totally trust her with anything baby/pregnancy related and would absolutely seek her advice again!

- Marisa G.