"Amy's calm demeanor, encouragement, and physical help with positional changes during birth, gave me the confidence and strength I needed to push through the final moments of transition that tested me the most. I was also grateful how often Amy checked in with me postpartum. I remember some late night phone calls, how deeply cared for I felt through breastfeeding struggles. I left my birthing expe
"If you want to have a natural birth, Amy is one of those people that you just HAVE to have on your birth team! At little past 41 weeks, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival of our son. I so badly wanted to experience a natural birth, but was also a little worried about the baby's positioning and wondering if I could really do it. I truly don't think I could have done it without Amy, thank the Lo
"Having a natural birth was important to me. Amy helped me prepare physically and mentally for a natural birth.The resources that Amy shared with myself and my husband, along with open dialog, gave me the strength to hold my ground during OB appointments against the pressure for an unnecessary induction. She showed my husband and I how we could work together as a team during the birth. I would rec
"Having Amy at the hospital was a tremendous support for us, helping maintain a calm and peaceful space for the birth. I was SO thankful to have her by my side, as the contractions after my water broke were no joke! All the comfort measures and positions Amy guided me through made it a wonderful experience. I truly am not sure I could have done it without Amy there, and I definitely would not have
"I can’t imagine giving birth to our first child without Amy as our Doula!!!! She eased our worries starting with our first prenatal visits, where she spoke with us about birth plans and creating a calm environment for birth. She gave me “exercises” to do that eased my physical discomfort during pregnancy and help put baby in the best birthing position. During labor she offered suggestions of posi
“I never realized the importance of having a doula until we were nearing the birth of our daughter. From soothing contraction pains with stretches to offering invaluable labor tips, Amy's expertise guided us through every step. Her ability to understand and communicate my wife's thoughts ensured I remained connected during labor. Without her, I would've been lost." -Devantae, husband of Janessa
When I meet with a new couple who is pregnant and preparing for birth, I ask what they expect birth to be like. Oftentimes, they assume birth has to be some traumatic hospital emergency situation that's been portrayed through Hollywood. This is one of my favorite parts of being a birth doula; helping them re-imagine birth completely. Let's paint a new picture, natural birth in a calm environment where you are in control. Watch Alex & Sam's video to hear their story!