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Jaelyn is an angel straight from heaven. I live across the country from my family, and she showed up as my best friend and my family during my delivery and postpartum. She was a tremendous advocate for me during my birth. I was committed to having a natural birth at a birth center, but after 18 hours of labor we had to take it to the hospital because of unavoidable complications. She did absolutely everything to protect and support me at the hospital, while I was pretty much delirious and struggling to make decisions, she was bold and brave standing up from my rights and needs the whole time. For example, the doctors wanted me to go straight to Pitocin to strengthen my ability to push, but Jaelyn knew I wanted to avoid medical interventions, so like a genius she instructed the doctors to give me a breast pump instead because pumping can have the same strengthening effect in an all-natural way. I didn’t even know that, but she did. All through the day and night at the birth center she kept me fed and hydrated, tirelessly held the detachable shower head for me for literally 3 hours straight as I was attempting a water birth, and gave me massages and helped me through all kinds of creative birthing positions. During my extremely challenging birth experience, feeling her hand holding mine was the most comforting and reassuring thing. Her energy was calm always. And then, low and behold postpartum at the hospital, she was my first visitor bringing me a gift bag full of beautiful high quality baby items, a huge bouquet of flowers, and a deluxe fruit tray which I devoured. She’s one of those friends who knows what you need without you having to say anything. She was born to be a doula, and she even remembered my dog’s name and asked about her which cheered me up so much! Plus, with my pregnancy Medicaid all of her services were free! She has a great sense of humor and made me laugh so hard during her hospital visits that they could definitely hear us in the next room! Anyway, God bless you Jaelyn and thank you for treating me with such kindness, love, and respect. And any of you looking for the best doula ever who will seriously have your back, Jaelyn is your girl.

- Hannah V.

I had the privilege of meeting Cindy and having her as my doula during the birth of my second baby. After a long and stressful first delivery, I wanted a different experience—one where I felt empowered to advocate for myself and my baby, especially since both of my deliveries were induced. The experience was completely different! Cindy gave me all the tools I needed to trust my body, stay comfortable, and feel confident in every decision I made. She thought of every detail—from snacks, music, and aromatherapy to involving and encouraging my husband so he could support me throughout labor. We kept moving the entire time, and thanks to her guidance, I met my baby girl after fewer than five pushes! ?? Cindy not only brings professionalism and knowledge, but she also truly cares about making sure every mother has a positive birth experience. She is compassionate, supportive, and dedicated to helping families during one of the most important days of their lives. Being a doula isn't just what she does—it's who she is.

- Daniela Cervantes

I was so nervous about hiring a night nanny, especially with our 7 week old, but Monique immediately made me feel comfortable and gave me complete peace of mind that I could trust her with our baby. She is incredibly attentive and thorough, providing a detailed report of every feeding, pee, poop, and anything else that happened throughout the night, while also making sure our baby was comfortable, happy, and well cared for. I’m so grateful we found Monique and would absolutely recommend her to any family looking for someone caring, trustworthy, and attentive to help with their little one.

- Melinda D.

I could not have asked for a better person to be my doula and be in my corner during labor. Kirby is so kind, thoughtful, informative and was always looking out for me in the best way. She helped tremendously every step of the way whether it was with pain management, laboring positions, making decisions and advocating for myself. Not only did she help me but she also helped my partner through the whole process as well. Although my birthing experience went sideways, due to complications, I would not have known what to expect if it wasn’t for our prenatal meetups and Kirby informing me of all the possibilities along the way.

- Courtney W.

Hannah is truly the BEST! She is incredibly knowledgeable, but what really sets her apart is how caring and down-to-earth she is. She has a way of making you feel completely comfortable and at ease from the moment you meet her. You can tell she genuinely cares about the people she works with, and she makes every experience feel easy and enjoyable. I can’t recommend Hannah enough.

- Lianne O'Donnell

I absolutely love love love Synia! She is very knowledgeable and patient. Thorough with questions and concerns. And she helped me feel more confident when it came to my goals for having an unmediated natural birth. She is not just a doula she is family! Unlike other doulas she is present and hands on. Shes not apart of group of doulas where you don’t know which person you might get at the time of birth. She is the real deal. I will be recommending her to all my pregnant friends! Thank you Synia!!

- Jazzelle K.

I met Kam to be our doula for the birth of our first baby. She took the time to teach us anything we needed or wanted to know for our birth - and she stayed focused on our plan the whole way. She provided a ton of evidence-based strategies and a lot of what I’d say could provide comfort as well even if the evidence is more emergent. She is amazing with her specific skill set in postpartum recovery as well.

- Lene B.

My name is Miriam and I first met Hope in our Intro to Social Work class
in Spring of 2010. Just from what she shared in class and with me, and 
how she lived her life, the things she was passionate about, and the 
people she spoke up for, I sensed that I could trust her. I am now a
 Licensed Clinical Social Worker and confidently affirm that Hope is a 
huge asset to any support team because her heart and soul are all in
 no matter what she does. She believes in people and calls out their
 strengths even when they can’t see it. Hope offered to be part of my birth team with my first daughter and I 
happily said yes! I was in early labor for 3 days and was scheduled to
be induced on a Saturday (January 12, 2018). I came to the hospital
 that day in fear of what induction could mean. Would things just
snowball? Would I need to end up having a C-section?
Contractions/early labor hard started Wednesday and Hope helped
 me get through those hard 3 days before my baby arrived.
Contractions would get worse at night, and became so unbearable 
that I could not sleep. I was going on 3 days of little to no sleep and
Hope would stay up with me, coach me through contractions, coach 
me on what to do - get on the ball, take a warm bath, breathe. During the hardest time for me mentally she was there coaching me
 through it. On the day of delivery my water was supposed to be
broken, but it broke on its own as I was getting on the bed for my OB to
 do it. I labored all day and Pitocin was introduced later in the evening
 when I was not advancing. I was tired and we said yes. At this point I
 had been laboring for 4 days and I wanted her to come. Hope knew
 what to do. She helped create a calm atmosphere in our room. We
 had calming essential oils going, music that meant something to me,
 she was there coaching me through breaths, applying pressure on my
back that was the best relief I could ask for with back labor, rubbed my
 arms through the contractions and at times sensed what I needed 
without me having to ask mid contraction. At one point I started trembling when lying on the bed with a peanut
ball between my legs. Hope stayed close and spoke calmly to me. It
helped me stay calm and focus on contractions even though my body
 was shaking uncontrollably. My baby arrived later on, but Hope stayed
 through all of it. She was the support person I needed in that room.
When our baby came out she even snapped photos which I treasure
 dearly. Hope went above and beyond to make me feel at peace and
 empowered to have my baby on my own terms. Our second daughter Camila was born during the pandemic (August
22, 2020). Hope had volunteered her time to be there again with my
 second baby as the faithful friend she is. Then COVID restrictions came
 and we could have no one in our room. My mind was feeling
overwhelmed. The day I knew she was coming because my
 contractions started feeling painful while nursing my toddler. I was
 getting aggravated just nursing her and knew something was going to
 happen today. We went to the hospital with the intention of staying 
there and having the baby. I was not going to do multiple days of labor
 again. Camila came that day 6 hours after I went to the hospital. During those 6 hours and before, Hope had given us her care package
 with affirmations, her birth ball and all the necessities that helped me
 last time. I birthed with my husband and he was the best support 
person, but it didn’t feel the same this time. I didn’t have my mom. I
didn’t have Hope. Hope added such a calming and supportive
 presence the previous time. She advocated for what I needed and I
 was missing that. She anticipated what I needed and it was a relief to
 not have to think and ask for those things during contractions. This time
 it was different. Hope couldn’t be in the room and I was feeling that. Contractions felt
 harder. I felt tense. I felt like I couldn’t concentrate. I had this mental
block because my other support people I felt I really needed weren’t
 here. I would tense my body and anticipate each contraction with fear.
Previously I was in my zone because I knew all my people had my back. I
 needed all of them and not having them physically there made me feel
 less than peaceful. Towards the end I had my husband Richard call Hope and she talked
 me through contractions and lifted my spirit. She gave me a pep talk
 and I don’t know what she said, but it helped me get in the mindset to
 have this baby. I went from fear to determination after talking to Hope.
Our baby was born less than an hour later, and I give so much credit to
Hope for mentally helping me through a really hard experience. Although my labor was way shorter, it felt more painful and my mindset
 made all the difference. While I was stuck in fear it felt more painful. After
 talking to Hope, I knew what I needed to do and something shifted. I will
forever be grateful for her and the peace she brings to a delivery room
 in person and virtually. My girls are here and we’re all healthy, and
 Hope had lots to do with that. Miriam Hernandez, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker

- Miriam H.

Shelley is hands down the most supportive, knowledgable, and downright comforting postpartum doula I know! Shelley has over 25 years of birth experience under her belt and gosh does it show! I cannot think of a better person to support families from conception-postpartum. My husband and I took Shelley's childbirth and breastfeeding courses while we were expecting and we left feeling so calm and confident; armed with evidence-based knowledge about all of our birth options and what to expect from different kinds of births. Additionally we had the honor of having Shelley's support postpartum and I cannot imagine navigating those first few foggy months without her. She answered every question without judgement and helped us trouble shooting solutions all the while providing validation and encouragement. Shelley is the the Mother In Law you wish you had, the ultimate doula you want in your corner, and the most hilarious and calming. All in all, Shelley is the best and we 10/10 recommend her!!

- Carley P.

I met Kyndall by chance while shopping at an organic wellness shop and within a few moments into our conversation, I knew that when my husband and I decided to start having kids, she would be my doula. As soon-to-be first-time parents, we had a lot of questions, concerns, and even some fear surrounding the birthing process, but Kyndall’s calm presence, words of affirmation, deep knowledge and understanding, helped put us at ease. During my laboring process, Kyndall’s unwavering support and reassurance guided me throughout one of the most intense moments I ever experienced. Thanks to Kyndall, I felt heard, seen, confident, and empowered to deliver our baby girl into the world. From providing me with yoga poses and breathing exercises to help me with my labor and delivery, to countless check-ins to see how the new parents were doing postpartum, Kyndall has been and continues to be a light in our lives- four years and two beautiful babies later! Kyndall is the best doula with a heart of gold and we are endlessly grateful for her support and genuine care.

- Shawna D.

During the time, Ayanna was my doula, I was very thankful for her. She is very knowledgeable in her practice, and keeps a professional composure. She is trust worthy, and was a huge help during my last trimester (when I met Ayanna). I am grateful for her during pre-labor, during labor, and postpartum. I still buy her yoni herbs, which I enjoy. It really helps with soreness and inflammation, which is due to coitus. I love that she provides brochures full of information about each product she promotes. I trust her products, as they are holistic and natural. She does not compromise her ethics, nor her core values.

- Ayanna R.

I am delighted to write a reference for Shelby! She's a doula who's genuine passion for supporting and empowering others during the transformative experience of childbirth and the very special postpartum time, has impressed me immensely. Shelby goes above and beyond to ensure that families feel comfortable, supported, and confident in their new roles. She actively listens to the needs of parents, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance. As a new mother herself, she has a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges that come with welcoming a new addition to the family and excels in providing the necessary support. Her genuine empathy, coupled with a genuine interest in the well-being of others, makes her a standout candidate for anyone seeking a supportive doula!

- Sarah J.

Dominique was amazing as my doula fir our first baby! She was extremely informative and open to talk about any and every question I had. My favorite part about her services were the prenatal stretches and birth plan review just to ensure I was in co stroller and aware of my options. Amazing bedside manners, support and knowledge. All around amazing!!

- Jasmyne H.

Kate knows so much about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, and her passion for helping others really stands out. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and supportive doula to guide them through their journey.

- Lena B.

We loved having Carolann as a part of our birth team! Through days of prodromal labor and a successful Vbac delivery, she was there to support, encourage, and answer all of my questions. My baby was stuck in my right hip and Carolann immediately came over and led me and my husband through different moves to encourage baby into alignment. Arriving to the hospital she advocated for my needs and preferences when I could barely talk for myself. She stayed by my side the entire labor and delivery, and I am so thankful for her consistent presence during that time. Postpartum, she was available for any questions I had, checked in on us to make sure we were doing well, and helped me recount my birth experience from her point of view to fill in details I had missed. After previous birth trauma with my first, Carolann helped my second birth be the amazing experience that all births should be!

- Kenzie C.

Tuve la oportunidad de que Elizabeth me atendiera en mi segundo parto y aunque ya sabia de qué se trataba estaba llena de dudas e inquietudes. Ella me brindó no solo los cuidados durante el embarazo si no también apoyo emocional y me guió a conseguir el parto de mis sueños con su amplia cartera de proveedores desde quiropractico hasta encontrar una doula. Estoy agradecida de haberla tenido a mi lado y la recomiendo ampliamente por su profesionalismo y calidad Humana.

- Beatriz L.

Katrina is kind and trustworthy. She is reliable. She will look out for you and support you in this intense time of your life. Katrina is real and down to earth; she won't shy away from problems or struggles you may have. I am confident in her ability to connect with any mother (or mother to be), and to look out not only for your baby but for you, your health and safety, and your comfort as you bring new life into the world.

- Alison F.