Siena was a wonderful doula - I highly recommend her! For my second baby, I was trying for a VBAC. My baby was a few days late and I was very worried about having to be induced. Siena gave me so many helpful tips to try to bring on labor and I tried ALL of them. All of that prep work definitely contributed to going into labor, the short labor that I had (less than 3 hours from first contraction to delivery!) and my successful VBAC without an epidural. I had such a radically different experience this birth compared to with my first kid (did not have a doula that time around). And my entire postpartum experience was much improved because the labor was so much different/better. I am very appreciative of Siena's guidance and support throughout the latter weeks of my pregnancy. All of her work with me and my husband definitely helped create that positive experience and I will be forever grateful! Siena has a very calming presence, and I always felt cared-for and prepared after talking to her. She also encouraged me to think about things that I wouldn't have thought of on my own - i.e. how to prepare for the postpartum period. Because my labor was so short, Siena arrived very soon after the baby was born and she helped calm me down and deal with the crazy shakes and nausea that I had, as well as breastfeeding. She immediately assessed the situation and was able to provide things that were really comforting to me, without me even asking - she massaged my feet and put some peppermint oil by my head. And in those quiet moments following delivery, those careful, considerate details will forever be ingrained in my memory of my baby's first minutes in the world!
— Roxanne
Siena is amazing! I am so incredibly thankful that I found her and that she was my doula. Siena is a great listener and provided various resources for all my "worries." Siena also conducts 3 pre-birth sessions and those were incredibly helpful. She not only supported me, but also supported my partner - she supported each of us very differently, which is exactly what both of us needed. Siena has a kind, calm, reassuring, and confident demeanor - her energy and excitement for birth is what you need to prepare for birth and of course for the day of birth. On the day I gave birth, she came over to our home when I requested and provided me with various comfort measures. At the birth center she supported my partner and sister in supporting me. Siena also includes a portpartum visit and check-in, which I think is so important.
— Shahana Islam
I loved working with Siena and highly recommend her. Siena has years of experience serving as a doula in a number of different settings and her experience shows in everything that she does. My plan was to give birth in a hospital setting, but I wanted to have a doula that could advocate for me and help me meet my goal of having a low-intervention, vaginal birth. Siena has lots of experience working with moms in hospital settings. Siena is very thorough. We had planned to meet 3 times before my due-date, in person, to discuss the birthing process, the birth plan, and postpartum plans. Siena really helped educate me and my partner before labor began about what to expect and how to prepare. We had taken plenty of birthing classes, but I still feel like I learned a lot from her during those meetings. My baby ended up coming nearly 4 weeks early, and when my water broke when I was home, Siena was the first person I called. She is always very calm, confident, and reassuring. When I started to feel strong contractions and sensations, I started to feel a bit anxious, but Siena's voice and guidance over the phone helped me calm down. She offered to come meet me at my home, but I decided that I wanted to head straight to the hospital. She met us there very quickly and immediately helped guide me through the surges of labor. I was so reassured by her presence and her affirmations during labor - she was a tremendous comfort to me! I decided that I wanted an epidural, and Siena was supportive of my decisions no matter what. In the end, I had a beautiful birth and I'm so grateful that Siena was there. I felt so much more prepared and confident having her on my team. Siena is also very knowledgeable about postpartum recovery, and provided a lot of evidence-based advice to help me through the postpartum period. I loved working with Siena and recommend her highly to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate doula. She is excellent in every way!
— Annie D
Siena is a fantastic doula! She always made me and my partner very comfortable anytime we were in her presence. We met a few times before the birth to talk about pregnancy, the birthing process and postpartum. During early labor she was avaliable at all times and when I was in active labor she was the best support I could have gotten. She helped by advocating for us to our doctors, giving us more information on topics that we did not know a lot about, and she helped my husband feel empowered to help me through my labor. After birth she visited a couple of times to check in and debrief my labor with me. I woud hire Siena again and again!
— Cassie
Siena is the most loving, caring & supportive Doula I've ever experienced. At first I was a bit skeptical but she made it worth having one. She was there for me every step of the way! During labor she respected my wishes and encouraged me and so many ways and from that I was able to deliver a healthy baby boy. I would highly recommend Siena to those who are in a search of a doula she was awesome.
— Astride
This recommendation is well overdue. When I began my search for a doula, I wasn't entirely sure what I was looking for. When I met Siena, her calming presence and abundance of knowledge assured me she was "the one." It was to my misfortune that I had a medical emergency during early labor that resulted in the death of my daughter one week later.
Siena was a remarkable person that continued to check in on me months, into a year, after my daughter passed. Surely, there is nothing one can say to take the pain away, but she comforted me in ways others could not. I am forever grateful for her companionship, and believe wholeheartedly that she would make an excellent doula regardless of one's circumstances.
— Lisa D.
Siena was a true blessing throughout my pregnancy. From the moment we interviewed her my husband and I knew we wanted her to guide us through our birthing journey. We met with Siena 3 times before the birth and she checked in via phone call and text periodically as well. Each meeting leading up to birth was informative and really helped calm our nerves about what to expect. All the information she gave us was all fact based, she was very open about risks of birth, what the midwives may need to do, etc. She guided us in the creation of a positive birth plan that encompassed everything I wanted to hopefully achieve. When the birth day arrived Siena was an absolute dream. She arrived with her bag of tricks- essential oils, the most amazing counter pressure points and so much positivity. She also helped guide my husband so he could be as hands on as possible. She was amazing at coaching my breathing and helping me relax while I was in the tub. She was by my side the whole time and was ready to hold my hand or brush back my hair at a seconds notice. Not only is is a great doula for the mom to be but she includes your partner 100% as well. Because of the support Siena gave I feel she is a huge factor in my unmedicated birth. We don't have any family here so she stepped in and felt like family by the time the birth happened. Her energy and presence is done with such grace and gratitude. Her respect for all involved in the birth is absolutely beautiful. Siena's a doula for the sole purpose to help other women achieve an experience they deserve. she will advocate for you until the very end. I can't say enough good things about her and our experience. We have loved staying in touch with her after the birth and sending her updates of our baby girl she helped so beautifully and lovingly bring into this world.
— Nicole Butterfield
We so enjoyed working with Siena - she is a gem! The pre-partum sessions with her helped us prepare and think through questions and issue that our various birth classes hadn't brought up, and they also helped us really feel comfortable with Siena being part of our birth team. She was always calm and engaged, and never seemed rushed no matter how long we talked. When labor was particularly challenging, Siena was was calm, supportive, and present. The little things - like rubbing my feet or getting me a wash cloth with lavender - made a big difference during the worst of my labor pain and she was always encouraging and supportive of the choices we made, even when those weren't part of our birth plan! Best of all, we laughed, joked, and smiled as much as was possible! We highly recommend Siena as a birth doula - this is clearly work she was meant to do.
— Brook Kelly
I decided very last minute (at week 38!) that I wanted a doula to help me and my mother, who would be with me, through my birth experience. I interviewed a couple doulas, and Siena impressed me right away with her calm, confident demeanor. Those were the two qualities I was seeking in a doula. I also liked how her emphasis was on preparation. During my labor, she stood with me for every single contraction, either offering me aromatherapy, pushing on my hips, rubbing my back, offering words of encouragement. I always felt like she was 100% present with me during each difficult contraction. She reminded me that the pain was good and the baby was moving down, staving off panic through all parts of the labor. My mom also felt Siena was priceless. My mom would not have known what to do and would have panicked herself, so having Siena there kept both of us calm. I highly recommend Siena as a doula.
— Carrie Simpson
Siena is a gentle soul...she is a great listener and is an empowerer of women.
She encouraged my preparatiion and birthing without pressure.
She helped strengthen my thoughts/ mindset leading up to my birth.
She was respectful and encouaging of my beliefs and goals.
Loving and helpful with my partner and young son.
Communicative, reliable and prompt
Anticipated my needs without having to ask (during birth)
She Breathed with me!
I was comforted and felt strengthened with Siena .
She is truly there to love and support YOU, whether you need guidance or just strong hands for
Counterpressure.
A calm, strong, nurturing women.
Thank you!
— Bethany Anne
