Taking the Birth1st Hypnobirthing course with Elizabeth was one of the best decisions I made for my birth experience! I wanted a natural delivery, but as a first time mom, I was scared! Thanks to the breathing techniques, visualizations, and overall mindset preparation she taught, I was able to have an unmedicated 7-hour labor (most of it at home, arriving to the hospital almost 8cm dilated!!) with no tearing--delivering a healthy 7lb baby girl. Elizabeth's guidance gave me the confidence to trust my body and stay calm through every stage of labor. The tools I learned helped me through my surges, stay as relaxed as possible, and truly embrace the wonder and joy of the birth experience. I'm beyond grateful for this course and would highly recommend it to any expecting mama looking for an empowering, positive birth! Our bodies were made for birth and I am so proud of what I was able to accomplish with Elizabeth's help! read more

Elizabeth was such a God send for us. First, she is extremely knowledgeable and clearly has the background and experience needed to be amazing at her job. Then of course is her heart. She truly cared so much about my husband and I and took the time to walk us through each and every step. We were so nervous being first time parents about the birthing experience and she truly not only prepared us but really put us at ease. When it came time for the actual day of the labor things did not go exactly as planned and Elizabeth was right there for it all! I cannot imagine going through that whole experience without her there. My husband feels the exact same way. She also was so great with the doctors and nurses. She never overstepped but kindly had my back throughout the process. I do believe that should she not have been there, the hospital staff would have pushed me to do things that I didn't want, like a C-section. It took far more time to do a natural birth but with her support I was able to have my daughter vaginally like I very much wanted. If you are considering hiring Elizabeth as your doula, I would definitely do it! She made our pregnancy and birth feel so much safer and she really took care of us every step of the way. read more

I took Elizabeth's hypnobirthing class and she was great - she's a good teacher and helped me go into birth with far more calm than I thought possible. I would definitely recommend her class to anyone who has an interest in hypnobirthing. Elizabeth is nice, caring, and passionate about helping people through the pregnancy and labor&delivery process. read more

Elizabeth is an amazing doula! I used her with both of pregnancies, most recently when I gave birth to my second son. Elizabeth is patient, well informed, has worked with so many providers in the NYC area and remains calm even when things sometimes occur that are unplanned. I thank God for allowing me to find Elizabeth because she encouraged me to empower myself during both my pregnancies through hypnobirthing, using the Epi-No and overall just taking time to really focus on the having a baby and what that entails as a whole. I definitely recommend Elizabeth to anyone having a baby and would absolutely use her again should I have another child in the future! read more

After learning I was pregnant with my 2nd child (only 9 months after a 50-hour labor that ended in a C-section), I was determined to have a different experience with this pregnancy, labor and delivery. Elizabeth was recommended to me by my provider and it was truly divine intervention that she was introduced to us. Elizabeth is a phenomenal doula with a world-class bedside manner. She is compassionate, fierce, nurturing, and intelligent - and she uses all these qualities perfectly based on what a situation calls for. She bought into my goals for my delivery and I bought into her educational program from day 1 and we really committed to our journey together. The results speak for themselves. Elizabeth coached me and my husband through a 4-hour, joyful and calm labor, ending in an unmedicated VBAC. The euphoria and redemption I felt after my child was born cannot be overstated and that accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without Elizabeth at my side. Her encouragement, education, and strength made my dream come true and she was truly a partner in the process. She answered every single one of my questions, however silly, with data and research. She pushed me to confront and accept the uncertainties of childbirth but trust my mind and body to guide me through. But most importantly, she believed in me and made me believe in myself and my baby. I will be forever grateful that Elizabeth taught us how magnificent and serene childbirth can be. read more

After a traumatic first birth, I knew I wanted someone by my side to help with my second. Elizabeth provided everything I needed to feel empowered throughout the whole experience. We met in person, and I immediately felt a wave of relief, knowing I'd have someone in my corner to help me advocate for what I wanted. The very best part was taking Elizabeth's Hypnobirthing classes. They were virtual yet very effective. We did some fear release sessions to help rid of past trauma that could hinder my plans for natural birth. I felt prepared for the birth of my second son in a way I never felt for my first. On the day I went into labor, 2 weeks early, Elizabeth showed up to our home and immediately went into action. She coached me through the waves of labor until my water broke. She sat with me in the bathroom as I soaked in my tub for relief. She provided an energy that was so calming. The "laborade" she had me drink worked its magic during this time. As contractions picked up, she had me call the midwife, and together, we headed to the hospital. The oils, the massages, hydrotherapy, and especially the Hypnobirthing allowed me to endure 16 hours of unmedicated labor. I felt incredibly blessed to have Elizabeth by my side during this time. The baby unfortunately went into distress as I approached the time to push, and we ended up in an emergency cesarean. Elizabeth was texting right after the birth to check in. She also came to our home to assist with breastfeeding once we were settled. Although the birth didn't end up the way I wanted it, I was still able to feel successful with everything Elizabeth taught me. Thank you, Elizabeth, for helping me bring my miracle baby into this world. I love you! read more

Birth 1st - Calming energy while laboring in the tub - Doulas Near Me

Elizabeth is not only a great doula but also kind and carring person. From the begining of my journey with Elizabeth I could feel Im in good hands. She is very knowledgeable, experienced and organized. She stayed with me in the hospital for hours after my delievery to make sure Im ok and comfortable. I can't imagine doing this without Elizabeth, especially if this is your first baby I highly recomend to hire a doula. I could always text or call her with all my questions not only when I was pregnant but also after my baby was born when I had difficulties with breastfeeding. Elizabeth made me feel safe and taken care of, Ill be forever greatful for her help. read more

Elizabeth is one of those people you meet and just know they were put on this planet to be of service and care for others. She exudes a divine calling that is difficult to put into words. With my first pregnancy, I knew I needed someone in my corner to support me through what I hoped would be an unmedicated birth. Elizabeth surpassed all my expectations. Her Hypnobirthing class was both empowering and therapeutic. Her knowledge of the birthing process and all the physical and emotional preparation that is needed is unmatched. Any questions or concerns I had, she was one call away. She's not the kind of person who says "call me," but doesn't really want to talk. She truly wants to be there for you, and to be an active role in your birth. The hospital where I was set to give birth had a policy against doulas in triage, which is simply outrageous but I digress. Elizabeth took it upon herself to pick up the phone and call the hospital to advocate for doula participation from triage through birth and recovery. You are not getting that kind of support from just anyone. And although the delivery of my son was not the natural, unmedicated birth I had planned, I am wholeheartedly at peace because I know that with Elizabeth I was informed, confident, and able to effectively communicate my desires throughout my whole labor and delivery. Even after delivery, Elizabeth came to my home and gave me invaluable help with breastfeeding that I truly believe allowed me to nurse my son for as long as I did. Elizabeth is truly a gem and I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Birth 1st is literally the best thing that happened to my pregnancy journey and birthing experience. I decided to take classes late (don't be like me LOL) BUT Elizabeth made sure I got the full experience and more. I started Hypnobirth classes a month (maybe less) before my due date. She came to my house for the class so my partner and I didn't have to go anywhere. She was prepared, personable, and she got the teaching across by any means necessary. She always made sure you understood what she was saying and made sure you had practice doing what she was teaching. If we felt we needed more time she worked her schedule to be available for us. She was honest and compassionate and understanding. If there is anything she can do for you she will absolutely do it. She has a wide range of experience and skills and bc of this, coupled with her personality, she is so easy to trust and so comfortable to be around. And even though I ended up having a c section due to HELLP Syndrome and not my ideal birthing experience she still had a way of keeping me calm and making me trust the process. I never want to experience a pregnancy that she isn't involved in! Even after birth she sent me information. She's still getting pictures of the baby 2 months later. Love her! 10/10 easily. read more

Let me just start by saying we are so grateful for Elizabeth! After my first birthing experiencing didn't go as planned my sister found Elizabeth through yelp and we both decided to take her HYPNOBIRTHING class in order to have an unmedicated birth. I was about 32 weeks pregnant when I took her HYPNOBIRTHING course and after the first class- my husband and I truly wanted to hire her as our doula, which we did! Elizabeth prepped us so well I was able to labor at home up until I reached my transitioning phase of labor. With the direction of Elizabeth I was able to give birth intervention free and within minutes of my water breaking. Elizabeth educated us so well I felt confident and was able to advocate for myself throughout my stay at the hospital. Elizabeth also advocated for me during labor by directing the resident on how to manage the delivery of my placenta & because of this I avoided any postpartum trauma such as a prolapse. Postpartum Elizabeth was even more of a support, helping me manage breastfeeding with a tongue/lip tie baby. She gave us several recommendations and helped me find the best position to feed my baby while we retrained her suck. My baby is now 6 months old and we are still exclusively breastfeeding. I love Elizabeth she's an amazing teacher and I was able to get the birthing experience I always wanted. read more

It's difficult to put into words how strongly I would recommend Elizabeth both as a teacher of hypnobirthing and as a birth doula. Every family should be so lucky as to be able to work with her to have the beautiful birth experience they deserve. In terms of the time and financial investment, WORTH EVERY MINUTE, WORTH EVERY PENNY. Preparing for your dream birth isn't something you can do at the 11th hour, but if you put in the time and follow the guidance of Elizabeth, you are in the best hands possible to set yourself up for success. My husband and I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about childbirth and by the end of the online courses felt completely relaxed and totally prepared. Her method of teaching is concise, well organized and we found the material was very easy to stay engaged (the time in class flew by.) I personally hate online learning but truly looked forward to class each week. It was not at all boring and was really informative. I also wasn't sure how much my husband would be focused in, but the support people are just as involved as the expectant mothers in class, so he was able to learn right along with me. The coursework is incredibly thorough so we weren't left with any questions or unanswered concerns. We worked with another couple on zoom, which I thought may have been awkward but it surprisingly wasn't. Elizabeth is a great teacher and created the zoom environment to be a safe space, free of judgment for everyone. In terms of working with Elizabeth as our birth doula, she came highly recommended from my sister-in-law and her sister-in-law. Both women had the privilege of having Elizabeth as their birth doula for their combined 3 children. All three of their hypnobirths were quick and easy despite some special circumstances, and their birth stories were positive. I felt very confident in working with Elizabeth from our first phone conversation. Her demeanor is so pleasant; it is like she was put on this earth to help mothers birth their babies in peace and comfort! If there is someone who has found their calling in life, it is surely Elizabeth. She is a wealth of knowledge that exceeds my understanding, and plainly put, she's simply the best. As a medical professional myself, I had full confidence in Elizabeth's past experience, training, education, knowledge and professionalism from the moment I met her. Going into my birth after about 2 months of preparations with Elizabeth, knowing she would be there helping me, gave me the greatest confidence that I was going to have the relaxed, seamless, beautiful birth I envisioned. That's exactly how it went down! She was prepared for everything, (including pulling peppermint essential oils out of her Mary Poppins bag to ease my nausea and instant hot packs for my legs to calm my shivering!) Most importantly, Elizabeth was able to provide sound guidance and help me make decisions throughout my labor and delivery when I may not have been in the correct mind space to do so without her. (At the very beginning of my labor, we could have totally been thrown for a loop, but after conversation, discussing options and myself and my husband making a decision) we deemed that it was appropriate to go to the hospital earlier than we had otherwise planned for. Elizabeth assessed my situation and by talking it through with us, my husband and I made a decision that was ultimately the correct one. I don't know what we would have done without her! Probably panicked! The rest of my delivery went without a hitch, 6hrs start to finish in a hypnobirth that had the doctor saying "This is so unusual for a first time mother" and a L&D nurse saying "Whatttttt is this? I've never seen anything like this before!" (followed by asking Elizabeth for her contact information!). Truly amazing. I was so thankful to have had my birth preferences typed out and presented to the medical staff so I was able to just focus on relaxation and birthing my baby instead of answering insurance questions. All this made possible by Elizabeth's organizational skills and helping women make meticulous preparations. Immediately after delivery, Elizabeth was instrumental in helping me with breast feeding. This was extremely important to me and the hospital wouldn't have had me see a lactation consultant until the following day. Her BF support continued after we were home from the hospital when she visited again once my milk came in. She took her time and showed me different positions. At our 1 week checkup not only did my daughter not lose weight, but she gained over a pound, which shocked her pediatrician! I really can't recommend Elizabeth enough. I know that my dream birth was only made possible by everything she taught me and without her, it would have been a much different experience. I look forward to hopefully another beautiful birth story with her by my side in the future! read more

Birth 1st - Welcome little one! - Doulas Near Me

Elizabeth is an amazing Hypnobirthing instructor and a wonderful person. She is kind, extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and she truly has a gift for this field of work. I met Elizabeth about a year ago when my partner and I took her Hypnobirthing class. It was our first child, and neither one of us had ever done anything with hypnosis before but we kept an open mind and we both got so much out of the course. We took the course for several hours at a time over 4 weeks and it was us and one other couple. (I should mention that we all met in this class and we are still friends with the other couple over a year later, and now our babies are friends too!) Every week our class collectively had lots of questions and Elizabeth would always patiently answer everything to ensure that we were all comfortable and understanding the material. Even though sometimes the questions would derail the timing of her lessons she would always make adjustments to her lesson to meet everyone's needs. Additionally, she would stay late and spend extra time with us to ensure we always covered the material appropriately. Having had my baby I can say that Hypnobirthing really worked for me! I read the book cover to cover and I did the birthing affirmations and Rainbow relaxation daily. Additionally I participated openly and fully in all classes and as a result, I got my wish for a natural, healthy, non-medicated and quick labor and birth. I truly did not feel discomfort (pain) and I believe if it worked for me than it can work for you too! Good luck! read more

Are you planning to start a family? Are you a first time mom? Or maybe like me a late bloomer just starting out close to 40. Planning to start a family is obviously a joyful occassion especially as a first time mom, but the reality kicks in with the thought of what to expect when giving birth. We see it all on tv what it should be but truth be told everyones experience is different and my husband amd I wanted a beautiful natural birth. After consulting with many moms and their experiences noth good and not so good, my husband and I decided to roll up our sleeves and find a birth doula, but not just any ole doula, a hypnoborthing doula. Elizabeth came highly recommended by a Dr at the hospital we gave birth. Anything from physical and breathing exercises, reading materials, videos, hypnosis, referrals and overall support, Elizabeth gave. She was available 24/7, gave good advice and was even there every step of the way from labor to delivery. She is truly an Angel. Invest in an experience you would not regret. We have not. Thank you Elizabeth for everything. Could mot have done ot without you read more

Elizabeth was the most amazing doula ive ever had! her expertise and calmness made my experience that much more relaxing! the hypnobirthing lessons were absolutely amazing and made my journey much easier. she was by my side the whole time guiding me and reminding me of how amazing this experience can be! my birth was fast and both births I had with her were truly beautiful! read more

If you're an expecting mom, taking Elizabeth's classes is a must! She taught me such valuable information and tools that I was able to bring with me and use to have the birth experience of my dreams. She is so sweet and goes above and beyond for her students- I couldn't have done it without her guidance. read more

My experience with Elizabeth was amazing and I recommend her to anyone who is looking for an experienced, educated, and professional birthing support person. As a first-time mom, I knew that I wanted to hire a doula to support me through my delivery and I am so grateful that I found Elizabeth. My husband and I took her hypnobirthing classes and hired her as our doula for the birth of my daughter. The knowledge and mind shift around birth that I gained from her classes gave me confidence in myself and my body leading up to delivery and her support the day of was priceless. She was with me the entire time that I labored, helping me with my breathing while also guiding my husband in ways that he could help, such as applying counter pressure, playing music, etc. She also acted as an advocate for me in communicating my needs to the nurses and doctors throughout the process, allowing me to stay focused. The delivery of my daughter went better than I expected and I have Elizabeth to thank for it! She was also diligent in following up with me and my husband after delivery to provide lactation support. Overall, Elizabeth is a kind and open-minded person and I cannot thank her enough! read more

Words can not express our gratitude for Elizabeth's presence! She is just absolutely amazing! Elizabeth was such an incredible support throughout my pregnancy and birth of my son. We took her hypnobirthing class which we found to be extremely beneficial. I had such a calm and wonderful pregnancy, which I believe had a lot to do with all the hypnobirthing I did. My son is also a very happy and calm baby, which I attribute to hypnobirthing. It was also very useful during my labor. Elizabeth was my doula and provided me with a wealth of information throughout my pregnancy. I felt prepared and confident. I believe the most amazing benefit was that I did not have any fear surrounding my pregnancy or birth. The day of my birth she comforted me and guided me every step of the way. Even when things did not go as planned, she provided reassurance and empowered me to have the best birth possible. I highly recommend Elizabeth. She is kind, knowledgeable and understanding. She is like having your best friend with you! I couldn't imagine my birthing process without her, and she will always have a very special place in my heart. read more

This review is long overdue but I absolutely need to give Elizabeth 5 stars. She stayed with us in the hospital the entirety of Thanksgiving while I was in labor with my daughter. Her hypnobirthing class was fabulous and it worked. She really committed to us and my birth and I would highly recommend her. read more

From the moment I spoke with Elizabeth on zoom I knew she was going to be my doula. There was just  this calm and loving aura about her that I just connected to. I started out taking her hypnobirthing classes and they were life changing. My first birth was traumatic and I knew that the second time around I wanted something totally different and this was it. The hypnobirthing classes gave me a mental strength I never knew I had and allowed my husband and I to connect on a deeper level than ever before. Even in the hypnobirthing classes Elizabeth was so attentive, caring, and passionate. I could tell that she really loves what she does. After the classes I was more than confident in knowing that I chose the right doula for me. They day I went into labor she knew I was in labor before I did, lol. She came to my home right away and made me so comfortable. Before she arrived I was already doing my rainbow relaxation and I just had a sense of calm during my surges. When she got to my home I was in the shower to help relax me even more. Elizabeth was so attentive, caring, gentle, and loving making me feel even more relaxed than I already was. There was this sense of peace and calm in my home and it allowed me to focus on just me and baby. I was so centered I really had no idea of what was going on outside of what I was doing in that moment. Elizabeth also gave my husband the knowledge and tools needed to be a great support for me when I went into labor and birthing. Elizabeth was there every step of the way; she even rode in the car with me on my way to the hospital, never leaving my side. There was a point where I got really scared because of a medical complication with the baby and she just really talked her affirmations into me and spoke life and confidence into me in that moment and it gave me the strength to push my baby out to safety. I am so grateful to have had Elizabeth by my side and she will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you so much Elizabeth for giving me the confidence to take my body back and giving such love and care to me and my family. Love you! read more

Elizabeth is truly an angel on earth! I cannot thank her enough for helping me bring my beautiful baby into the world in the most peaceful way possible. I first met Elizabeth through my sister in law who had the most peaceful birth I've ever witnessed. I said to myself that when it's my time to give birth, this is exactly how I want to experience it. I'm a physician myself and have witnessed multiple births during medical school and my internship. It doesn't have to be scary like what you typically see in the movies or on TV. Labor can be the most wonderful experience and with Elizabeth's guidance, it truly is! She really got to know my husband and I and spent a lot of time with us discussing our goals for birth. I felt so comfortable knowing that my birth plan was set in place. To further attest to how wonderful Elizabeth is, I unfortunately had a tragic event happen towards the end of my pregnancy with the sudden passing of my father. If it wasn't for Elizabeth, I truly don't know how I would've gotten through it. She even took the time to come to my home and help me with various breathing techniques and vibrational healing. I cannot recommend her enough. Having her by your side during labor is truly invaluable. She is worth every single penny as you can't put a price on experiencing the most wonderful miracle of child birth. I am so thankful to have had such an amazing birthing experience and cannot wait to have her by my side during my next birth! read more

We took Elizabeth's hypnobirthing course virtually last fall. Equipped with the techniques we learned, I was able to labor at home for 15 hours before heading to the hospital. We were fortunate to not face any complications, and I am grateful that we were armed with so much information about the choices we would need to make and an understanding of possible interventions and trajectories within the hospital. I look back and feel empowered and ready to do it all over again in a few years. Elizabeth's knowledge and encouragement played an important role in our confidence going into one of the most significant days of our lives. We greatly appreciate her. read more

I can't even been to describe in words how great of a blessing it was to meet Elizabeth and have her take part in our birthing experience. We did her Hypnobirthing class and she was my doula. During our many weeks together, she not only taught me everything about childbirth and Hypnobirthing but she also helped to instill a strong confidence in me that my birth would be amazing and would turn out exactly as it was meant to be. The Hypnobirthing was also an incredible skill to learn and something I use to this day to help me relax when I'm pumping my milk at work or even during other stressful situations. My time with Elizabeth helped me to enter my journey as a mother on a strong powerful footing. She was there during my entire 2.5 days of labor, comforting and encouraging me and providing everything I needed in each moment. She supported my husband and even helped to guide the hospital staff to make sure my wishes came true. During the most intense moments she knew exactly how to guide me through. After the birth, she came to my house at the most critical moment when the doctors were telling me I had to supplement with formula and helped me to realize all I needed to do was pump and top off with bottles. She also recommended specialists to check for a tongue tie and it turns out my son did have one. If it wasn't for her, I would have listened to my pediatrician and my entire breastfeeding journey would be different. She also recommended a post partum doula when I was struggling after the birth and an amazing chiropractor when I was pregnant and could barely walk. After one session with him, my limp was gone. She was an amazing resource at every turn, providing me with support and knowledge and connecting me with others when it was outside of her realm of expertise. Hiring Elizabeth was the best decision I could have made and I'm so happy she helped us to get our little family started on a positive footing. She is also so incredibly friendly and kind. And she knows her stuff. Elizabeth introduced me to evidence based websites and information so that I learned to make informed decisions. She was never pushy and always provided me with information and options and supported me in what I wanted to do. I could go on and on. My husband and I are eternally grateful. And so is our little boy who just turned 13 months! read more

I attended Elizabeth's hypnobirthing classes in my second trimester, and as a first time pregnant mama I can say that not only is she an amazing teacher, she is compassionate, very educated, and patient with her students. Her class did wonders for me as a first timer not knowing anything about giving birth her classes gave me so much ease and confidence that I can have the birth of my dreams and it's attainable! She gives so much of herself and you can really tell that she truly loves what she does and wants to help in anyway she can. She took the time to talk to me after class about any concerns or questions I had about birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. She's extremely knowledgeable and a lovely person. Anyone who attends her class whether you're a first time mom or a mom with plenty of experience her class is a must!! I will be going back god willing for every pregnancy I have as my birth prep. I was honestly sad when the classes ended and it was worth every penny. Thank you Elizabeth for what you do, truly you're so special! Don't think twice about using her as your doula or signing up for her classes it'll be the best decision you could make for yourself and baby! -Joelle read more

We are first time parents and Elizabeth was our doula. Throughout our pregnancy, she was a calm, reassuring presence and a fountain of knowledge. We took her hypnobirthing class which was very in-depth and packed with lots of information of the birthing process, what to expect during the labor and delivery, and how to be calm and relaxed, and still utilize the lessons we learned to this day. I had originally planned a hospital birth with an obgyn. But really, what I wanted was a natural home birth with as minimal interventions as possible. I just wasn't sure if I could actually go through labor without any pain medications. Throughout my time with Elizabeth, she gave me information about home births without pushing the idea onto me. She believed in me and instilled that confidence in me. Our beautiful baby boy was born at home in May which wouldn't be possible without Elizabeth's help. If you are looking for a highly knowledgeable, caring, and supportive doula, I highly recommend Elizabeth. We are forever thankful to her. read more

I am so happy with the decision I made for my husband and I to attend these classes. Not only to I feel more informed about my birthing experience, I also feel more confident that I am able to this naturally. Elizabeth has a wealth of knowledge and has been wonderful getting back to me with any questions that pop up along the way. read more

We had an amazing experience with Elizabeth - both as a birth educator and a doula. She guided us through the Hypnobirthing preparation process, which was intensive in a good way - meaning that there was reading material, breathing and visualization to practice, videos to watch, and audio guided meditations. Elizabeth helped us pace ourselves throughout the weeks leading up to the birth so that my husband, son, and I felt adequately prepared. For busy families like us, we found that she was extremely respectful of our time and schedule and showed up to meetings very prepared and professional. As a doula, she was caring, considerate, kind and thoughtful. My husband and I both found her sympathetic and a great communicator. She took the time to meet with our midwife and level set around several key expectations. During the birth, I found her an absolute gem. She was everywhere I needed her to be and nowhere I didn't want her. She encouraged me through difficult patches and acted as an advocate for me and my wishes. We had a home birth and it was beautiful and amazing with her as part of our team. After the birth, she participated in the clean-up and the care of me and my family in the hour or two after the birth. She made sure we were all set to be on our own by the time she left us, snuggly together in our bed with our beautiful new baby girl. She also did post-partum check-ins giving me support around breast feeding, sleeping (myself and the baby) and paid special attention to my son both during the birth and after. She is such a honored part of our family now that we invited her to the baby's baptism and we were absolutely blessed that she and her family attended. read more

I am so happy that I worked with Elizabeth for the birth of my daughter. Her hypnobirthing class prepared me and my husband to meet our goal of a natural unmedicated birth. In this process, I received so much information that was helpful and that I would not have even known to ask. It was great to have an advocate that understood the differing stages of labor and could provide both personal and professional insight on childbirth that I did not get from my doctor. Elizabeth is there for you at all hours and her visit a month before my due date was full of helpful tips and information so that I was prepared for the big day. I am most grateful that she helped me go into my daughter's birthing day with a calm mental state and the confidence that I could control my mindset even if things didn't go exactly as planned. She was a great motivator and her presence in the hospital during the birth reinforced all of the skills I learned in the hypnobirthing class and reminded me of my strength. I highly recommend the hypnobirthing class from Birth 1st as your childbirth preparation class and Elizabeth as your doula. read more

One of the best and life changing things to come from using Yelp was finding Elizabeth Cano Correa at Birth First. SERIOUSLY. My husband and I made a last minute decision to have a natural delivery without an epidural. When I say last minute, I mean that we were at 37 weeks. We knew we couldn't do it without help and decided to look for a doula. We were so fortunate to find Elizabeth. She was amazing from day 1. She's informative, practical, helpful, honest, caring and super knowledgeable. She educated us on hypnobirthing and what to expect with labor and delivery. Her guidance and techniques helped us release a lot of fear of the whole process and to become more relaxed and confident. When it came to the actual labor, we had a few unexpected hurdles. I ended up having to be induced and had a 35 hour labor. If it wasn't for Elizabeth being there by my side, coaching me and encouraging me, I would've given up and gotten the epidural. She really understood all the medical recommendations that the doctors were pushing on me to "speed things up". She came up with the brilliant suggestion to take me off pitocin which was sending me into overdrive. (There's NO way that I would've known to ask that). With that one change, I was able to recover and move forward with the rest of my labor, drug free. She and my husband worked as a team to get me through the whole process, ending up with a healthy baby girl. From before, during and after the delivery, Elizabeth was such a blessing. She sincerely cared about me and my wellbeing and backed that up with real knowledge and expertise. She's found her calling in being a doula and I can't recommend her enough. I KNOW that I wouldn't have had the natural pregnancy that I wanted without her. I plan on telling all my pregnant friends about her and would definitely work with her again! read more

I met Elizabeth late in my pregnancy, around 32 weeks, and am so grateful that I did as she is an amazing doula and hypno-birthing instructor! She was highly recommended by a good friend of mine. From the start, Elizabeth worked closely with me to help me prepare for a non-medicated birth in hospital setting even though I came to her late in the game. I was originally planning to do a routine labor/ get an epidural, but I changed my mind late in my pregnancy. She recommended that I take her hypno-birthing classes to learn relaxation and breathing techniques and affirmations. She was right on, as those techniques helped my baby and I to make it through childbirth in the best way for us. The training was very effective and helped me to not fall apart when the contractions got more intense and when some of my birth preferences had to be adjusted during labor. Elizabeth also met with my husband at our home in the weeks leading up to l&d to help him feel prepared for the big day. Elizabeth was extremely supportive, professional and responsive right up to delivery day and was our right hand through labor and delivery. She kept me 100% focused and encouraged me through any doubts I had towards the end of what turned out to be a long 20 hours of labor from start to finish. She is a lifesaver and I would not have walked away from my labor experience feeling so proud, confident and strong if it wasn't for Elizabeth's support and training! read more

We're truly so grateful for Elizabeth! It's hard to express exactly how much she means to me and my husband. We cannot thank her enough! I found Elizabeth during my first pregnancy when I was looking for ways to ease my anxieties about the birthing process. My husband and I took Elizabeth's Hypnobirthing course, which was such a calming experience and extremely beneficial, and then decided to hire her as our birth doula. That was the best decision ever! Elizabeth spent countless hours educating us in preparation of labor and delivery. We felt so well prepared for an event potentially filled with so many unknowns. I always felt safe and supported with Elizabeth by our side. Thanks to Elizabeth's education and support I was able to have two unmedicated births, which is something I never thought possible for myself, until I found Elizabeth. Even after the births Elizabeth continued to be an incredible source of knowledge and assistance with breastfeeding support. She was immediately able to identify my son's tongue and lip ties moments after his birth. The specialist she recommended for the revision was also amazing, we had a perfect experience. We also love the pediatrician our children see, another recommendation by Elizabeth. Besides being an incredible educator and doula, Elizabeth is an incredibly kind and loving person who is passionate about her profession, clients and their babies. We love Elizabeth and you will too! read more

My husband and I are first time parents and we worked with Elizabeth throughout my pregnancy. If you're looking for a doula to support you during your pregnancy and labor, we would highly recommend you reach out to Elizabeth!   We took private hypnobirthing classes with Elizabeth at our home and I applied the lessons learned not only on the actual labor day, but everyday throughout the pregnancy to remain calm.  While my pregnancy was smooth, the actual labor was not and we are so grateful to have Elizabeth by our side, literally holding my hand each step of the way, especially at our home during contractions and in the labor and delivery room. She not only served as our advocate, but she also provided alot of background information on what the nurses and doctors were doing. We were presented different options by hospital staff and she helped explain what those meant and worked alongside the nurses when our baby was not in an ideal position.  She is so caring, very patient and encouraged us to find out facts so we can make an informed decision that works for us. Most importantly, she gave us peace of mind, comfort and instilled calmness during labor when things weren't going as anticipated. Her presence helped create a positive birth experience when it could have easily been nerve-wrecking.   After the birth of our baby, she came to our home to support me on breastfeeding and recommended other specialists to me. We are so incredibly thankful to have Elizabeth as our support system throughout my pregnancy and birth of our child. read more

Elizabeth is a godsend; she is worth every penny and more! She was extremely helpful for my childbirth. I have a history of precipitous labor (one birth was 4 hour total, and 2nd one was 3 hour total), and I was worried that neither my doctor or Elizabeth will make it to my birth. I conveyed that to Elizabeth. On the day of my delivery at 6am, she came to the hospital within 5 minutes of my arrival; gave me a sense of relief. During the intense contractions, she was there right by my side. I was literally holding her hand and breathing through each one of the contractions. Elizabeth was also a strong advocate for us. I had injured my SI joint during a previous childbirth, and Elizabeth made suggestions for me to be in various birthing positions. Since I was able to labor in different positions (on birthing ball and upright), I experienced no added joint pain this time. Elizabeth also suggested intermittent fetal heart rate monitoring (to allow me in different laboring positions), and luckily my doctor also agreed. I was able to go 1/2 hr on and 1/2 hr off the monitor. My baby was born with one arm out, and while the other arm stayed in. I was able to manage through the pain without epidural and in the end without a tear! We are very grateful for Elizabeth's help! read more

It is hard to put into words how incredible it was to have Elizabeth as our doula during the birth of our second child but I will try. If you are unsure whether or not you want to have a doula at your birth my advice would be to call Elizabeth now and don't look back! I called Elizabeth a week before I was due since we were undecided about having a Doula attend the birth. She spent so much time with us making sure we were prepared and that we were all on the same page. She was there with my husband and I as I labored at home. She was calming and reassured us every step of the way. She empowered me to achieve my goal of a successful unmedicated hospital VBAC! Elizabeth is the best and I am so thrilled she was with us for the birth of our daughter. I can't imagine a better birth experience. She seriously rocks! read more

HYPNOBIRTHING CLASS REVIEW: Elizabeth is a very knowledgeable instructor. If you look at her credentials you can see for yourself that she possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of childbirth. Her personality and temperament made me feel comfortable enough to ask questions during class and seek clarification when needed. I was very impressed with the vast array of resources that she provided to our class to help us prepare for our labor & delivery. Although a lot of material is covered in the class, the pace at which Elizabeth disseminates and delivers the information made it possible for me to absorb and retain all the information and use it to help me have a positive birth experience. My favorite class session is when you envision your labor and delivery and choose how many hours you want to labor. That class session played a major part in motivating me to reach my goal of having an unmedicated birth. It led me to tap into the deeper parts of myself and my faith and that sparked me to practice the breathing and relaxation techniques daily leading up to the birth of my baby. The hypnobirthing techniques became second nature so when it was time to labor, it came natural to me, and I was able to put these techniques into good use. My previous labor experiences were very long (on average 24 hours) and resulted in me being medicated but, because of my work with Elizabeth this time around I had a much different experience. I did not need any medication instead I was able to trust my body and embrace the sensations I was feeling as an indicator to breathe and relax and allow my baby to enter this world with ease. That's what happened and in 3x's less the time than my previous experiences. If you take Elizabeth's hypnobirthing course and put in the time and effort to practice the skills that are taught in each session, you will not regret it! DOULA SERVICES REVIEW: Elizabeth is a P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-A-L doula. Elizabeth provided me with all the information that I needed to know in order to make the best decisions for myself. I appreciate the fact that she never coerced or suggested anything when it came to making decisions. She ensured that I was well-informed prior to my labor & delivery so that I could be empowered to make the right choices for myself and my baby. She was nurturing, present, patient, and most importantly kind. Everything that you need your doula to be! She was an advocate for my birth plan and ensured that everyone present and involved during my labor & delivery honored my birth plan. She also has great interpersonal skills. Although she is present, she empowers fathers to be involved and supportive and shares strategies they could use to offer comfort and support. Elizabeth does this work with love, and you can feel it. You feel it in how she: comforts you, embraces you, encourages you, respects you, and speaks with you, and I strongly believe that's what distinguishes her as an exemplary doula. For these reasons, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Elizabeth as a doula and am ever so grateful that she was my doula! read more

My husband and I decided to take Hypnobirthing classes for our second baby with hopes to have a more natural labor and delivery. We're very grateful we did because our birth story was the perfect story. After weeks of practice, I was in complete control of my perception of L&D pain that I barely felt pain once it came time to birth my baby. I was in labor for about 8-10 hours and didn't even realize it! My baby was born after 8 minutes and 3 pushes (without pain medication)! This is in comparison to my first L&D after 2.5 hours of pushing (with an epidural). I understand that the second babies usually come quicker but we did not expect this quick! My friends and family were surprised with how our daughter was born with such ease (and rapidity!), and I can't stop telling them about my experience with hypnobirthing. I honestly couldn't believe how beautiful this labor and delivery experience was and am extremely grateful for all of Elizabeth's guidance and support with hypnobirthing. read more

Giving birth is a very personal and special event in one's life. I was so very lucky to have Elizabeth help me with both my births. Both of my children were over 10 days late! In my first birth my OB insisted I get induced which lead to a long painful labor. Elizabeth was at my side for 16 hours helping my husband and I through the entire process. Her presence by our side was a tremendously calming influence through a long painful day. I promised myself not to get bullied by my new doctor the second time around, I wanted to avoid being induced if at all possible. Elizabeth help me focus on writing a birth plan which help me hone in on the birth I wanted. The plan empowered me to talk to my doctor and set-up some pre-cautionary measures (no-induction, natural birth, no pictocin, no catheters, etc.). Again my baby was late. This time Elizabeth and I worked out a plan for a "home induction" (castor oil and exercises). My baby needed a bit of a "motivation" to get out. Elizabeth was with me every step of the way and her plan worked! Thanks to her I got the natural, quick birth I wanted and we now have a beautiful daughter. Elizabeth's strength is her desire to educate her clients before the birth and then be a calm reassuring presence during the stress and blinding pain of labor. Her steadiness during labor help me work through the pain and appreciate the wonder of having a natural birth. read more

At first, we fell in love with Elizabeth. After speaking with 2 other doulas, we felt in our hearts that Elizabeth was the only one for us. Moving on to the day of my delivery, Elizabeth decided to cancel a mandatory covid test to enter the hospital and decided to turn on our deal last minute trying to offer a mini discount while I was in labor so that she would be virtually by my side which turned out to be impossible during labor. In addition everything she said to me that day was laughed at by the midwives and chalked up as outlandish information and suggestions. Elizabeth ended up charging us a lot more than she should have for not doing the job she agreed to. Everything went terribly wrong from the moment she told me to drink castrol oil in order to speed up my contractions and, at the same time, drop a bomb on me with her changing plans. I ended up having an emergency cesarean and failed in my original goal and natural birth plan, thanks to Elizabeth. Thank God I gave birth to my beautiful son without any problems. read more

It's difficult to put into words how strongly I would recommend Elizabeth both as a teacher of hypnobirthing and as a birth doula. Every family should be so lucky as to be able to work with her to have the beautiful birth experience they deserve. In terms of the time and financial investment, WORTH EVERY MINUTE, WORTH EVERY PENNY. Preparing for your dream birth isn't something you can do at the 11th hour, but if you put in the time and follow the guidance of Elizabeth, you are in the best hands possible to set yourself up for success. My husband and I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about childbirth and by the end of the online courses felt completely relaxed and totally prepared. Her method of teaching is concise, well organized and we found the material was very easy to stay engaged (the time in class flew by.) I personally hate online learning but truly looked forward to class each week. It was not at all boring and was really informative. I also wasn't sure how much my husband would be focused in, but the support people are just as involved as the expectant mothers in class, so he was able to learn right along with me. The coursework is incredibly thorough so we weren't left with any questions or unanswered concerns. We worked with another couple on zoom, which I thought may have been awkward but it surprisingly wasn't. Elizabeth is a great teacher and created the zoom environment to be a safe space, free of judgment for everyone. In terms of working with Elizabeth as our birth doula, she came highly recommended from my sister-in-law and her sister-in-law. Both women had the privilege of having Elizabeth as their birth doula for their combined 3 children. All three of their hypnobirths were quick and easy despite some special circumstances, and their birth stories were positive. I felt very confident in working with Elizabeth from our first phone conversation. Her demeanor is so pleasant; it is like she was put on this earth to help mothers birth their babies in peace and comfort! If there is someone who has found their calling in life, it is surely Elizabeth. She is a wealth of knowledge that exceeds my understanding, and plainly put, she's simply the best. As a medical professional myself, I had full confidence in Elizabeth's past experience, training, education, knowledge and professionalism from the moment I met her. Going into my birth after about 2 months of preparations with Elizabeth, knowing she would be there helping me, gave me the greatest confidence that I was going to have the relaxed, seamless, beautiful birth I envisioned. That's exactly how it went down! She was prepared for everything, (including pulling peppermint essential oils out of her Mary Poppins bag to ease my nausea and instant hot packs for my legs to calm my shivering!) Most importantly, Elizabeth was able to provide sound guidance and help me make decisions throughout my labor and delivery when I may not have been in the correct mind space to do so without her. (At the very beginning of my labor, we could have totally been thrown for a loop, but after conversation, discussing options and myself and my husband making a decision) we deemed that it was appropriate to go to the hospital earlier than we had otherwise planned for. Elizabeth assessed my situation and by talking it through with us, my husband and I made a decision that was ultimately the correct one. I don't know what we would have done without her! Probably panicked! The rest of my delivery went without a hitch, 6hrs start to finish in a hypnobirth that had the doctor saying "This is so unusual for a first time mother" and a L&D nurse saying "Whatttttt is this? I've never seen anything like this before!" (followed by asking Elizabeth for her contact information!). Truly amazing. I was so thankful to have had my birth preferences typed out and presented to the medical staff so I was able to just focus on relaxation and birthing my baby instead of answering insurance questions. All this made possible by Elizabeth's organizational skills and helping women make meticulous preparations. Immediately after delivery, Elizabeth was instrumental in helping me with breast feeding. This was extremely important to me and the hospital wouldn't have had me see a lactation consultant until the following day. Her BF support continued after we were home from the hospital when she visited again. She took her time and showed me different positions. At our 1 week checkup not only did my daughter not lose weight, but she gained over a pound, which shocked her pediatrician! I really can't recommend Elizabeth enough both in taking her hypnobirthing course and as a doula. I know that my dream birth was only made possible by everything she taught me and without her, it would have been a much different experience. I look forward to hopefully another beautiful birth story with her by my side in the future! read more

Elizabeth was great, she is so patient and has a calm demeanor which really adds and makes the birthing experience as smooth as possible. While I was in labor, the process for me went by very slow, and Elizabeth did all kinds of maneuvers and exercises to help progress the labor and what she did really worked. She is always just a phone call away and comes right away when u tell her you are in labor. It was such a pleasure working with her. I would definitely hire for the next baby and would recommend her to everyone that needs an amazing doula!!! read more

Our family is so blessed that Elizabeth came into our lives. We began hypnobirthing classes with Elizabeth during the height of COVID and shortly after hired her as our doula as well. The education she provided gave us so much confidence, knowledge, and brought us so much calm, not only in preparing for labor but in our lives. Elizabeth provided so much more than support for the birth of our daughter. That being said, our daughter's birth was everything we were hoping for. Labored at home and arrived at the hospital at 9cm. Our baby girl arrived less than 2 hours later. First time mom and no tearing. We feel so empowered by our experience that we plan to have a home birth next time around. Thank you Elizabeth for everything you have given us! read more