Wendy supported my first birth experience and without asking she supported me when I miscarried the second time. My first child birth journey was a long one. I mean I was in active labor for more than 24 hours. Wendy stayed with me and my husband the entire time with no sleep. She made me feel safe knowing that I can trust her being by my side to the get through the process. She offered many difference techniques to help nudge the baby to come. With meditation techniques, she helped me stayed calm, relaxed, and focused so I could achieve the natural child birth I always wanted. She came visit me many times after child birth. She is always supportive and calm. I cannot have imagined going through birth again without her. When I found out I was pregnant the second time, I thought of Wendy right away. I decided I want the best birth experience with Wendy's support. But I could never dream of the miscarriage could happen. I was lost and in pain. Wendy was the first person came to my mind. She helped me find the care and support I needed right away without having to go through the traumatic experience waiting at the ER. She followed up with multiple phone calls and a visit to make sure I am okay emotionally and physically. Again and without asking, Wendy offered Myofascial massage and I felt a deep sense of relief. I am sad to find out Wendy is leaving our area. I am not sure if I will ever be able to find someone like her to support my child birth again. read more

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Wendy and her daughter, Kersti, were my doula team for my first pregnancy. I went to see Wendy frequently during my 2nd and 3rd trimesters for some much needed bodywork. I loved my appointments with her; she provided a safe place for me where I felt completely relaxed and at home. I'd always fall asleep during our sessions and would feel refreshed afterward! It's exactly what I needed to deal with the pregnancy stress and ache in those months. Wendy was also there during my labor which was wonderful. My husband and I would not have had such a beautiful experience without her by our side. Wendy is gentle, loving, compassionate, and warm, and she is so passionate about what she does. We relocated to the East Coast and I am so so bummed that I won't be able to work with Wendy the second time around. read more

There are no words to describe the joy and gratitude we felt for having Wendy at our side during the delivery. She was so wonderful and comforting that it made my 24hr labor bearable, especially towards the end of it. Wendy is a very caring, understanding, & experienced doula. We hired Wendy about three weeks prior to my delivery. I was due in April but my son decided to come two weeks early. We interviewed several other doulas and Wendy stood out. The moment we met her, she greeted us by our names with so much warmth and enthusiasm that we knew she was the right one for us. Her energy is awesome! All doulas have similar skills, techniques and knowledge but it's how connected they are to you that matters most. Wendy connected with us from the beginning and we're so fortunate to have her. We had a couple of prenatal meetings which she taught me positions and stretching ways to cope with my sciatica. She showed me how to use different items to help open up more space for my baby inside. She knew so much that we could have just listened to her instead of taking the prenatal classes we signed up for. On the day of my delivery, we called her as soon as we were admitted in the hospital. She came right away and changed the ambiance of the room by using an aromatherapy scents that helped soothe my nerves. We also started to walk and tried the different positions to help speed the labor process. She coached my husband and I all through-out the day. She took care of me and was focused on me the entire time. When it came time for the delivery, she reminded me on my breathing and helped me with the pain. Wendy was amazing! My goal was to deliver safely and without complications and Wendy helped me achieve that goal for my son and myself. I would highly recommend her and would love to have her again (for my second pregnancy). She made the birthing experience better for us which is something very important to us. I will never forget her because my son is born day before her birthday so we both celebrated something very special. read more

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Now fast forward 2 1/2 years to our second child. My husband and my first thought was "we need Wendy and Kersti!!!" Although not that long after having our first we find ourselves trying to mentally and physically prepare for the birth of our second. We were instantly calmed when Kersti comes to our home and starts calmly walking us threw what to expect and how to prepare. Tips on how to manage our concerns and refreshers on birth we had tucked away! When the day finally came it started differently than before. We made the choice to naturally induce. It was not an option I thought I would chose but with Wendy by our side we started to process. Once again Wendy saved the day. She kept the ball rolling when contractions died down. Making suggestions on what I should do and distracting from concerns "things weren't moving fast enough" and in the final moments when I was tired and needed more strength she was right there. Her voice telling me what I needed to hear to find the power to push threw. Again I had the beautiful natural birth I wanted. Just as special as my first. It was again filled with loving moments between my husband and I. A memory I will forever look back on with love and triumph rather than one I wish I could forget!!! Thank you Wendy and Kersti again for all the love and support read more

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Wendy has supported me through 2 births, prenatal MFT, birth positioning, postpartum, newborn Cranial Sacral therapy and so much more. I benefitted most from her complete assessment and personal protocol email from my prenatal session. The assessment was to address discomfort during pregnancy but also gave me resources for chronic issues, post partum & stretches. I have used that email and other tools Wendy gave me every single day since at work, home and incorporating them into workouts. During a session of MFT with Wendy I had an extreme release of emotions and (what I would say) historical trauma liberated from my chest through some discomfort and Wendy was reassuring and so patient with me. I felt safe, supported and nurtured. After my second baby was born I saw signs of tightness in his shoulders and neck and Wendy had a CST session with him at around 2 weeks old. She was so intuitive and gentle with him and we saw a huge change in his body movements and overall morale! Wendy has been the ultimate doula, body work/massage therapist and really got to know myself and family while we were going through big changes. This woman does everything "ALL IN" and with a light & passion that are contagious. She made my husband, babies and I feel so seen and worthy and we are passing that on in our healing. I could not recommend Wendy more for body work, birth support and resources. She is relentless in looking for alternatives and increasing her knowledge constantly. read more

I broke my shoulder in Mid September. I knew healing gentle body work was what I needed. I had a fabulous chiropractor and acupuncturist but I needed touch, and I figured normal massage would be too much. I had been a client of Wendy last year for just some minor adjustments with posture and centering. I figured she would be perfect. She is!!! Best part she now comes to your home!!! Can't beat that. Wendy is full of light and love and really knows what she is doing. She was able to release a lot of my tension from me overcompensating on other parts of my body because of the break in my shoulder. I always felt better for a few days after she left me. I saw her once a week about 4-5 times. You can just feel how much she loves her work. She really cares about you. read more

Wendy helped me pre/post neck surgery, with nerve pain, twitching muscles/fascia, and reducing anxiety that comes with chronic pain. During our sessions she was very attentive to discuss with me my issues and to 'ask' my body what it needed. Her work is calm, gentle and intuitive. She is always positive, empathetic and passionate about helping me feel healthier in mind, body and spirit. I also learned about the importance of my fascia and ways to help it heal. I always left feeling more relaxed both in mind and body. Thank you Wendy! read more

Wendy is a gifted healer and I am so grateful I found her! She initially supported me during pregnancy with her depth of knowledge of Spinning Babies techniques and myofascial release. When I was in early labor, I called her to help get ready and her timely bodywork, mindfulness suggestions, and emotional support were among the reasons my labor and delivery went so well. After birth, my body initially was fine, but musculoskeletal issues repeatedly came up. My body responded well to Wendy's gentle yet effective bodywork, and over time we started to work on injuries that were years old and long forgotten! It is very rare to meet such an incredible healer and supportive birth partner. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her throughout my pregnancy and postpartum! I would highly recommend her to anyone embarking on the journey to motherhood. read more

Wendy was one of my doulas during the home birth of my second child (her daughter was my other doula). During the course of my pregnancy, I received a body assessment for the birth of my daughter, and she was very gentle, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. She definitely has a warm, comforting touch. As my pregnancy progressed, I found out that my daughter was breech. She was so kind to come on a weekend to teach me some exercises to help turn my baby into the right position. She was so patient and took her time to ensure that I understood all the exercises fully. She was such a warm, comforting presence during the birth of my daughter... I don't think I could have made it to the end without her! read more

We love Wendy! When our newborn daughter had a tight latch and a tongue tie that was just released, Wendy provided her with bodywork. She was so gentle, and my daughter relaxed completely, letting go of tension. She did this while I held my daughter, lying down. Wendy was actually able to work on us both, which was an added bonus for this tired, achy postpartum mama. Wendy has the hands of a trained, intuitive body worker, and the heart and skills of a doula. She checked in about how things were going, and taught us techniques we could do to sooth our baby and encourage her body to open and relax. We had such a lovely experience, and our daughter's latch began to get better and better. Anybody who has the chance to work with Wendy is so fortunate! read more

I have worked with Wendy as a fellow Doula professional as well as seen her as a pregnant client for bodywork and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her ability to be fully present, empathetic, knowledgeable, and loving is amazing. I was having a hard time releasing some fears and tension about my upcoming birth so I saw Wendy for a myofascial massage and it really helped me process and prepare both mentally and physically. She has a total 6th sense into the body and is able to tell where there is tension and energy that needs to be released. I have also seen her induction massages work wonders on others. Wendy truly is a gift. read more

Wendy is truly Amazing. She is one of my favorite healers, not to mention humans. She uses Myofascial Release to promote healing and wellness. I really didn't know what MFT was or what to expect during a session, but let me tell you it is absolute magic. You lie on Wendy's table in her, close your eyes and drift off. Meanwhile, Wendy places her hands (oh so gently) on various parts of your body and holds them there allowing your tissue to essentially unkink itself. I am amazed by all the popping, tingling and even electric jolts I feel as she treats me. At one point she did a sacral release and out of the blue I began to sob and had a nice, healing cry. The releases she does don't just release fascia, they release emotions. Amazing! I have referred many of my clients (new moms and their babies)to her and the feedback is always the same, "We love Wendy!" She's brilliant at what she does, she's passionate about it and she's so darn lovely to spend time with. Wendy has a special gift for knowing what you need. She is a wonderful, calm healer and she "coaches" me through each session, emotionally and physically. I feel like a million bucks every time I have a treatment with her. Go and try! It will leave you refreshed and revitalized. read more

I found Wendy through the Spinning Babies practitioner page when pregnant with my second baby. My first baby had come out face first, a rare and challenging presentation that made labor more difficult and scary. I saw Wendy for a body balancing session around 32 weeks and she alleviated my SI pain with myofascial release and gave me a few simple exercises to practice to support a good position for baby. I saw her one more time for hip pain shortly before delivery and did my exercises. I was very relieved and pleased when my daughter was born in an uncomplicated, straightforward labor. I believe the position she was in greatly contributed to an easier labor and that working with Wendy helped her to be in that optimal position. Wendy was a great comfort to me and her caring presence was very supportive during the transition to being a mother of two. read more

Wendy truly is a Doula with Hands of Love. I recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy with the goals of having a natural birth & not relying on an epidural or other unnecessary medical interventions. With Wendy's support, guidance, encouragement, and expertise, I was able to accomplish my goal. Wendy helped me prepare for my birthing experience. She provided a wealth of knowledge and resources. Her Doula services were worth every penny and hiring her was one of the greatest decisions I've made in this process. I give her my highest recommendation to any Mama-to-be who wants amazing support. She is the most excellent at what she does. I have an overflow of deep gratitude for her as she coached me through one of the most challenging and most important moments of my life. read more

Wendy is a gift who came to me via a recommendation from my doula. She was instantly someone I was comfortable with, taking the time to get to know me, my background and my needs. I first started working with her while pregnant and dealing with the aches and pains that accompany pregnancy, and her myofascial release work was life changing (immediate and progressive improvements which were long lasting). I had no idea such significant change could happen with such a light touch! She even helped to address chronic pain I'd had for 2 decades that had always been a mystery. After my daughter was born, I also used Wendy for her myofascial work to help with postpartum discomfort and healing, particularly my lower back and tailbone. We also had a lot of challenges with my daughter latching properly and before undertaking a possible lip/tongue tie corrective procedure, we asked Wendy to put her craniosacral therapy skills to work on our 4 month old at the recommendation of her pediatric dentist. My daughter was in such good hands, and Wendy took amazing care with her, allowing me to hold her while she so gently worked. And we saw improvements there as well! Wendy is gentle, calm and confident and truly gifted at what she does. I can't recommend her enough to anyone needing the services she so incredibly shares with the world. read more

I saw Wendy throughout my pregnancy and postpartum for her specialized work in MFT. I even brought my newborn son at 5 days post Partum to receive Wendy's healing hands which speaks to my trust. Her technical knowledge coupled with her deep intuition make for an incredibly full spectrum holistic experience. As a fellow doula and bodyworker I recommend and refer without hesitation Wendy for all things pre through post Partum and beyond. You are truly in good hands with Wendy read more

Words cannot describe my gratitude for having Wendy beside me during the delivery of my daughter. We hired Wendy a month prior to my delivery and instantly knew that she was a good fit for our family. She was very supportive, encouraging, thoughtful and comforting during our meetings. My baby came three weeks early which was before the contractual period during which Wendy would be available but she was there for us as soon as we let her know that I was having pre-eclampsia complications. She also came with me for a doctors appointment when I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. She was my advocate in the delivery room asking BAM if they would take me as a patient as my doctor was on sabbatical during this time. It was a lot of help and support just having her present with me. During the delivery as well she helped manage the pain and was nonjudgmental when I asked for epidural. She help me and my husband make decisions about medications gave me a massage and the pain was unbearable and kept me going through the night. Even after the delivery she checked on me regularly. She was truly a godsend. read more

We interviewed a few different doulas and once we met Wendy we knew she was the one. We discussed what was important for us on this journey (first child) and she was excited to help us get as close to our plan as possible knowing that anything can happen. I gave birth 5 days ago and the experience has blown me away. It's nothing you can ever imagine until you go through it and I wholeheartedly believe that it wouldn't have been half the experience without Wendy. I definitely wouldn't have stayed on plan without her. She knew exactly what to do in certain stages and also listened to what I needed at the time with a loving compassionate heart. She cheered me on when I needed and understood the pain that I was experiencing. Getting a doula and choosing Wendy is one of the best things we ever did to prepare and go through this experience and I will use her for the next child we have. Her postpartum follow up is impressive as well and I don't feel like I'm just left on my own to figure things out. She will forever be a friend to me and an important person in my life. If I could give more stars I would. read more

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My husband and I felt like we found a gold mine in Wendy as our doula. She supported us through the last month of pregnancy and the successfully unmedicated delivery of our first son. During the two prenatal meetings, she came to our home, asked lots of questions, and was attentive and supportive.The best thing that came from this time was the relationship we built. Wendy made us feel completely at ease with her, and I knew I could trust and rely on her. She has an uplifting, cheerful, calming presence-- exactly what you want with you during the labor and delivery process! We chose Wendy even though she would be on vacation two weeks before my due date, because she fit both our personalities and budget. She was extremely professional and considerate in assuaging our concerns about having the higher probability of using a back-up doula. She found a backup that she felt would fit particularly well for us, and that doula came to one of the meetings so we could meet her as well. Wendy absolutely went the extra mile to make sure we felt cared for and confident. The day before my due date, I started having early labor contractions. I kept in touch with Wendy via text, and she kept tabs on how I was feeling both physically and emotionally. During the night, I started having more regular contractions, but we tried to rest, and used many of the coping mechanisms and breathing techniques we had learned in birthing class, so didn't feel the need to have Wendy come join us yet. At around 6am, I was beginning to feel unable to cope as well on my own, so we called Wendy and discussed the next step. Though we had planned on having her come join us at our house for more labor, after hearing about my mood and contractions, she advised that it might be better to head to the hospital. Wendy met us at the hospital with some breakfast she had picked up. When they checked me, I was 6-7 cm dilated already! My husband is a very active partner, and while at the hospital, Wendy found the perfect balance in encouraging him in how to help me, and spotting the holes in where I needed a different support than what he was offering. She was constantly giving me verbal encouragement, helping me visualize the progress my body was making, telling me how well I was doing and how strong I was. Since my husband wanted to be present the whole time, she would run little errands like getting ice chips, wash clothes, the nurse, turn on music, etc. so he could stay with me. She was very in tune with me and my needs the whole time, and would keep steadily doing one coping aid as long as it was being effective, but had a new thing to suggest as soon as she saw I was struggling again. I labored at the hospital for about 6 hours, and the had an hour of pushing before our son was born weighing 8 lbs 15 oz. Wendy's support and encouragement was absolutely key in my having a satisfying birth experience. Throughout the entire thing (with the exception of about 20 minutes of pushing, if I'm going to be honest!), I felt in control, confident in my ability and strength, and honestly excited. Afterwards I felt like a superhero, which is a great way to start out motherhood. :) Wendy fostered many of these feelings and her support, both physical and emotional, was unparalled. I look forward to her supporting me in the birth of future children! read more

Awesome experience with Wendy! Wendy was the first doula we met, and we knew we didn't need to meet anyone else. My husband and I are first-time parents and I insisted on hiring a doula. Wendy played a very important part in the birth of our daughter. My husband and I had an amazing experience with her. Our plan was to have a natural childbirth. Natural meaning, a vaginal, intervention-less and drug free childbirth but after 31+ hours i did take epidural. Out of my 36 ours of labor Wendy was with us for more than 12+ hours and stayed with us until we moved out of the labor room. She was supportive and gave me the space i needed while making sure i was feeling comfortable all through the labor. She encouraged me the whole way through some very intense moments. She helped with counter pressure and techniques while I was laboring when my husband got tired or needed a break. My husband was so relieved to have support as well. In the end, I was so glad, even more so my husband ended up feeling like we couldn't have gone through this experience without Wendy. I can't recommend Wendy enough! read more

Wendy was a true God-send for the birth of our son. As a first-time mother, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Nor did I know where to turn for evidence-based answers. Thankfully, Wendy knew. She gave non-biased answers to our questions, and for those that she couldn't answer, provided many reliable resources. She helped my husband and I prepare for our birth by helping us create our "birth preferences," as she called them. And when I broke ALL my birth preferences during labor, she politely reminded me of them as I had asked her too. And when I told her I didn't care and please God give me the epidural, she was non-judgmental and helpful. Of course, this now meant I was bed-bound during labor. No matter, she was flexible and adapted quickly to our new situation. She was able to help me labor even while I was stuck in bed, thanks to my meaty, lifeless legs. My labor was very long and Wendy was a trooper and stuck by my side, never faltering once (though I know how tired she was, as we all were). I was so much more prepared going into labor, and her calming presence and knowledge of interventions put me at ease. Despite breaking all my birth preferences, I was still able to have the birth I wanted. And I don't think I could have done it without Wendy by my side. read more

Bodywork With Wendy - See where his hand is? HE CAME OUT LIKE THAT. No wonder labor was so long and difficult! Thanks Wendy for helping me to get him out! - Massage Therapy Near Me - San Jose, California

I am very appreciative on all the support Wendy has given me during my second child birth. During our two prenatal sessions, Wendy walked us thoroughly and taught about baby positioning, fear-release technique and birth plan, etc. She was answered all our questions which boosted our confidence and trust each other. She was able to deliver on my wish for drug-free birth experience. Unlike my first birth, this led me for a fast recovery. In the hospital, Wendy helped our family through the birth in providing comfort and continuous companionship, guiding us every step before, during birth and after birth. Our designated birth center was El Camino MV. Since she had never attended this hospital, there she had checked night time entrance in advance which made our travel to the hospital a breeze. Surprisingly, my labor duration accelerated as my husband contacted Wendy. She arrived to our house in a very short time and immediately started comforting me and made me relax. When we arrived at the hospital, she has already informed the doctor on my condition and was able to bring a wheelchair to the car as I was in no shape to be able to walk. During the second stage of labor, she continued to encourage me as the baby coming through the birth canal. My daughter also attended our birth, and Wendy was very good at handling her! My daughter absolutely loved her as we were able to experience the joyful moment of our son's birth together! I felt great comfort and grateful to have Wendy then as she spent the night with me while my husband was able to take my older child home for a good rest. Throughout the night, she was attentive to all my needs. I am grateful and appreciate as I could not have asked for anything more from Wendy in comforting and educating us throughout the entire process. Thank you Wendy! read more

If you're looking for bodywork with someone who is intuitive and healing, see Wendy! I've seen Wendy a few times before, during, and after pregnancy and each time my body (and spirit) was able to mend and find balance. I'm not going to lie, during the first session I felt like the MFR adjustments were so small (and peaceful) that as I was lying there I thought perhaps I needed something more aggressive (like chiropractic or deep tissue massage). Give it a day, just one day, and you will be amazed at the restorative ability MFR has on your system. And though I started seeing Wendy because my body was in desperate need of attention, I have found that there is space in her sessions for my body to release not only it's physical imbalance, but also what is weighing on me emotionally. During my last session with her, I had just lost a very closed loved one and through a very tearful session, Wendy was soothing and comforting in a way that only a very special person can be. Bodywork should be emotional if you are truly releasing what is ailing you and Wendy is gifted at meeting the needs of your body and your heart!!! read more

Wendy was really like an guardian angel looking after us during delivery of our first child. She is an amazing resource for everything from prenatal care, labor and delivery to postnatal care! I had to be induced with Cervidil at the hospital. Wendy gave me induction massage which was very relaxing as well as effective. I was in labor in 3-4 hours after that. Having Wendy in that crazy and intense time was such a blessing. She was calm and composed. She was around for quite some time even after the birth of our baby and also helped me breastfeed for the 1st time. Earlier my husband was not much in favour of having a Doula but he really liked Wendy's energy. Now, after the delivery he thinks that it was a great decision. Even after the delivery, she continues to be a great resource for us about postnatal care. Both of us are forever grateful to Wendy for being part of our birth journey, we highly recommend her! read more

If I could give Wendy 10 stars...she'd be worth it and more. I was looking for a different birth experience with my second child. My husband and I decided we wanted to have a doula to support us this time around. I researched and interviewed at least a dozen doula's in the bay area, and I knew within minutes of meeting Wendy that she was the one. Her passion and care for what she does is completely present in everything she does. Her guidance and support enabled me to prepare my body, mind and soul for this birth. With her preparation and support assisted my husband and I to achieve a medication free, natural birth. I labored at home for for 4 hours and had my son within an hour of arriving at the hospital. I truly believe that all of Wendy's suggestions made this possible...Including the Myofascial work I did with her. I had a wonderful pregnancy-- no aches or pains and felt very balanced and in tune with my body. I would recommend Wendy to anyone looking for an individualized, informed and compassionate experience. You will be so thankful : ) read more

We recently had Wendy as our doula for my delivery. We chose her as our doula as she was very warm and loving from the very first time we met her. This being my first delivery, I did not know what to expect and I was very scared. She gave me a lot of courage in the visits before delivery. I cannot explain in words how helpful she was during my labor. She gave immense support both physically and mentally. My labor was very long and she stood by me all through. Mainly my husband and mother were relaxed as she was being very supportive. Her post-partum visit was also very helpful. I would highly recommend her as a birth doula. read more

Wendy was an incredibly valuable part of our birth team for the unmedicated, home birth of our first child - and I highly recommend her. She supported us with guidance, coaching and evidenced based resources during pregnancy, provided my wife with amazing myofascial treatments that greatly eased her pregnancy discomforts and helped prepare her body for a very nice labor, did labor induction massage (and my wife went into labor 2.5 hours later at 41 weeks), and offered just the confident, experienced support we needed during our labor and delivery. My wife was AMAZING and I know it was because she was surrounded by a birth team that she could lean into and draw confidence from when she struggled with the intense experiences of labor and delivery. I was her rock, but the women who stood beside us, flooding the room with oxytocin and birth wisdom, provided something I couldn't and it helped us both continue to trust the unpredictable, painful process of our daughter's birth. As the partner, you want to do everything you can to help your wife through the birth experience. Hiring a doula is a great thing to do for her and for you. Having awesome doulas and midwives helped me not to worry or feel like I had to figure everything out. I could just focus on each moment with my wife. Wendy is so intuitive and warm and she helped my wife with comfort measures (massage, essential oils, hip squeezes, warm packs, etc.) and also helped me feel like I was doing a great job. Wendy also stayed with us while my wife navigated immediate postpartum (she recovered so fast!), helping with first latch/breastfeeding, and being a ready resource in the weeks that followed. She visited us and encouraged us to keep being skin-to-skin with our daughter as much as possible and take our time to bond as a family. I think this helped establish good breastfeeding and our baby girl is so happy. Through it all, Wendy was everything you'd want in a doula: warm, confident, wise, helpful, and encouraging. We had an amazing birth experience because my awesome wife had the deep, personal commitment and the support she needed to achieve her goal of having a totally natural, intervention free birth. Whatever your goal is, if you are looking for an excellent, non-judgy doula who will bring her whole heart and her practical experience to help you work toward your vision of your child's birth, look no further. read more

Wendy provided unbelievable support before, during and after my labor and delivery. My partner and I felt much more prepared for the birth after our meetings with her, and she was responsive and helpful in the lead up to labor. One we got to the hospital, I can't imagine what we would have done without her - Wendy was a never failing source of encouragement, ideas, and positive energy. Her coaching through labor and her support of my choices even when they deviated from the natural birth plan we discussed prior to the day were indispensable. And though it wasn't the birth I expected, the support, information on alternative options, and space to make informed decisions that Wendy provided helped me be completely comfortable with the birth we had. My partner was particularly appreciative of Wendy's expertise in supporting labor, which allowed him to focus on his expertise in supporting me. I'm so glad we found Wendy! read more