I can't imagine having my birth journey without Roe our amazing doula! We interviewed a couple others and she was the only one who had a clear and organized path for us when it came to our meetings. She has all the experience and knowledge we were looking for paired with kindness and confidence when it came to all things birth. She educated us throughout my pregnancy (including a couple in person meetings at our home), prepared us for every moment up to the labor and delivery- where she was my ally, my safety and support, my everything, even photographer! I think my husband and I would've felt lost without her. During my labor she was massaging me and giving me all the affirmations I so needed to hear. Guiding my husband on how to support me through all the hard moments and helping me make the big decisions in the hospital. Because of Roe I was way more confident in my birth decisions and knowing when to go with what doctors were recommending vs when to stay firm and advocate for myself on what I did or didn't want. Things don't always go to plan, which thankfully she prepared me for, yet I still consider it my dream birth. She came to visit us at home after and it was so nice to talk about everything that happened and have her meet our angel that she helped bring into the world. I am forever grateful for her and will definitely use her in the future and recommend her to anyone looking for a doula! Thank you Roe, we love you! read more

Doula Roe was heaven-sent! She was everything I needed in the labor room. Calm, well-informed, and confident in her role as birth doula. I wanted somebody who could stand up for my birth preferences, but know when to pivot if circumstances changed -- that is exactly the type of care Roe provided. I went into the labor room expecting an unmedicated birth, as we spent many weeks preparing for, but as we know, birth has a plan of its own! She was immediately supportive when I chose to accept the epidural, which put me at ease and helped me to welcome my baby. I would have been totally lost without her, it was crucial to have someone with her experience to consult on the many decisions that come up in labor. I especially appreciated how collaborative Roe was with the nurses. She was a consistent presence in the labor room, and incredibly knowledgable on the process of birth. She was an asset to my team, and despite the changes in my "birth plan", lead me to the greatest moment of my life -- birthing my son! THANK YOU ROE. read more

Hiring a doula for one of the most intimate moments of your life is a hard task, and I couldn't be happier that we found Doula Roe . She brought years of experience, so much knowledge, a warm calm personality to the delivery room and a lot of patience ! ( she stayed with us at the hospital during 35 hours ! ) Her prenatal visits help calm any nerves and she could answer many of my questions since she was very familiar with the hospital I gave birth . She always knew what to do and asked the right questions to the medical team to keep us aware of what was going on . Her help also allowed my husband to be present in the birth experience by not having to worry as much as we welcomed our 4th baby . If you're looking for a wonderfully caring and super knowledgeable doula- look no further. Doula Roe is amazing! read more

I cannot thank Roe enough for helping us through my labor journey! The appointments we had prior to labor were so helpful for me to feel more prepared going into labor. She is so full of knowledge and was able to answer so many questions I had as a first time mom. Every meeting was curated perfectly to touch on different parts of what was coming and to not overwhelm us in one meeting. My labor definitely did not go perfectly as planned, and I honestly would not have been able to get through it the same without Roe there. My water broke on a Monday night and I didn't deliver the baby until midday Thursday. Tried to go no epidural until I hadn't slept for 2 nights already due to contractions being close together but not being dilated enough. Roe showed up at the hospital earlier than she was technically supposed to because she knew I was struggling. As soon as she walked in the door I was having another contraction and she immediately jumped in to help me with some of the pain relief positions she taught us. God bless my husband for trying, but Roe just knew exactly what she was doing. She stayed at the hospital with us for days until the baby arrived. That's overnight with no sleep but never acted tired or over it. As someone with anxiety, she handled me perfectly. Anytime she could see I was getting worked up or lost, she would get in my face and help me focus and breathe. She was everything I needed when I needed it. She also was amazing at advocating for us when we were tired and lost a little. When she could tell we were questioning anything, she would make sure to say things in front of the nurses like, "do you guys want to talk with the doctor about it and get more info before you make a decision?", which was always a yes. Without that, things would have likely been more stressful. She helped all the way through until the baby was here and after. I had 4 hours of pushing and she was right there, holding my leg or my hand while my husband was on the other side of me. I seriously can't recommend or thank her enough for everything she did for us. I will 100000% be reaching out for our next little one, as I can't even imagine birth without her now. read more

There are people who step into your life at the exact moment you need them most, and Roe was that person for us! She took me on last minute, late in my pregnancy, and made to sure to fill me in on everything so I didn't miss a thing. From day one she felt like a friend who genuinely cared and never made me feel judged for my decisions, but had no problem helping me look at alternatives. She is extremely knowledgeable and was able to give me so much valuable information and resources, with the credible sources to back it up. On the day of, she was such a steady and calm presence and my husband and I truly feel we couldn't have had such a beautiful experience without her. We still think and talk about the delivery process all the time. She connected so effortlessly with the nurses (who all loved her!) and worked right alongside them to help give me the best possible outcome. We're so deeply grateful to have had the chance to work together for our first pregnancy and delivery. Thank you ROE!!!! P.S. She turned the delivery room into a literal sanctuary... lights, candles, and all!! read more

I cannot recommend Roe enough. Going into an unexpected but scheduled C-section birth was emotional and overwhelming at times, but she provided incredible support every step of the way. From the beginning, she came to my home and walked me through everything I needed to know about labor, birth, and what to expect, which helped me feel informed and prepared. When my baby was breech, she provided valuable resources and recommendations, including chiropractors and acupuncture referrals, and helped me explore all of my options with care and without pressure. She was also by my side during my ECV procedure and my C-section, offering calm, reassuring support throughout both experiences. During moments where things felt difficult or uncertain, she helped advocate, problem-solve, and guide me through decisions in a way that made me feel supported and empowered. Her care didn't stop after birth either -- she followed up with me at home to talk through my birth experience, postpartum recovery, and continued to provide encouragement and support during my breastfeeding journey. Her compassion, knowledge, and steady presence made such a difference in my experience, and I'm so grateful to have had her support during such an important time in my life. read more

I had a positive birth experience thanks to Doula Roe for supporting me and my husband. As a first time mom, I wanted to prepare myself as best as possible for labor, and part of that was using a doula for my labor and delivery. Roe was available to take me on as a client on a short notice, and was accommodating with scheduling time to meet. I appreciated that she uses evidence based knowledge and provided me with helpful resources. She was a great advocate and guided me to make important decisions when it came to medical interventions and birth preferences. When it was time to go into labor, she guided me through the process. She was available during the active part of labor and her hands on guidance really helped me endure the contractions until I got an epidural. Although the labor and delivery nurses were available to support and guide me, it was great to have Doula Roe present and support me as I went into active labor. My husband and I really appreciated Roe's support and guidance during our birth experience. :) read more

Doula Roe is an absolute CHAMPION. She is an incredibly calming and empowering presence. She gave us lots of useful information and helped us understand the changes my wife was going through in pregnancy, what to expect during delivery, pain management, nutrition for pregnancy and recovery, and so much more. She would always follow up with additional resources and was open to whatever type of birth we we wanted to pursue. She helped us develop a birth plan we were happy with and roll with the changes as unexpected things happened. During delivery she was very active both via text guiding us through the early stages of an induction and in the room advocating for my wife and supporting her to have the most beautiful birthing experience we could hope for. I am truly grateful to have had her on our team and would absolutely recommend her. read more

Roe is the epitome of kindness, expertise, and mothering energy. I couldn't have asked for a better support person. She was with me the entire length of my labor and helped me through each contraction with care. When it became certain that my son was having a hard time with being born vaginally, Roe's support gave my husband and I the confidence we needed in having a positive birth experience. If you are on the fence about hiring a doula, I definitely recommend Roe. She gave us the tools we needed; was available and easily accessible; and even stayed up-to-date with our hospital's covid policies. When one of the nurses told us that our doula wouldn't be allowed to attend the birth (due to Covid protocols), Roe took the initiative of calling the hospital herself and clarifying that she was indeed allowed to be there. At our postpartum appointment, Roe processed my birth with us and continued to provide us with resources. We will be hiring Roe for our next birth. read more

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I couldn't have made a better decision. Roe was helpful and supportive since the beginning. Guaranteed Covid made it a lot harder to journey pregnancy, but she was always available for me. She knew exactly how and when to support me without me having to ask her. I immediately felt the connection since our initial interview. I am so glad I was able to bring her as part of my birth team. She's real and sincere and caring and honest. Thank you so much Roe for being part of my motherhood initiation. Highly highly highly recommend her. read more

My husband and I are so grateful that Roe was a part of the birth of our child. She is highly knowledgeable, supportive, and kind. Hiring her was one of the best decisions we made during our pregnancy. She allowed us to focus on bringing a baby into the world and helped us prepare for the big day by providing relevant reading materials, guidance, and exercises. Our one-on-one session were beneficial and reinforced the need of having a doula. In addition, she made me feel safe and confident during the delivery. A woman in labor must have a knowledgeable support team that listens to her. I had that support with Roe, and I highly recommend her services to expecting mothers. read more

I found doula Roe on Yelp! I had a couple other doula that I would interview but after sitting down with Roe I was so excited to hire her! She made me feel so comfortable and we had so much in common! We had a couple sit down interviews and one virtual due to covid. But she was so open to my wishes and how I wanted this birth to happen. In the end it all worked out amazing and I couldn't ask for a better Doula to coach me through the worst pain. I absolutely recommend this Doula and she has a wealth of knowledge and resources!!! read more

I found Roe after interviewing several other doulas in my area. She was very knowledgeable and helped put my mind at ease with all of the prenatal anxiety I had. She never once pushed her methods or beliefs on me, but rather listened to my requests and made note of how I wanted my delivery to go. As a first time mom, I had a LOT of questions. I didn't know anything about pregnancy or delivery and was quite apprehensive about the whole process. She provided me with a ton of information throughout my pregnancy and really educated me on all I needed to know before birth. I had a traditional hospital delivery 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Roe wasted no time meeting me at the hospital and providing all of the comfort I needed as everything seemed to unravel around me. Nothing about my birth went as planned, which caused for a lot of unwanted doctor/nurse intervention. Roe allowed them to do their thing while also attending to me without any head butting. She then provided a postpartum meeting to answer any questions I had and validated any emotions and feelings I was having. It's not always easy to discuss these things with other people, so she provided that safe space to communicate and assured me all would be okay. Postpartum emotions run high and heavy, and it was nice to talk to someone who understood the process without judgement. Roe knows her stuff and I'll definitely be calling her again with the next pregnancy :) read more

Roe was an unbelievable doula who seriously saved me! I wasn't planning on having a doula and then my midwife suggested it. My plan was to have a natural birth at a birthing center and she definitely helped me to achieve that! While my husband was a great support system during labor and pregnancy, he could not replace Roe's knowledge and skills during and leading up to labor! When the contractions were too much to bare and my husband didn't know what to do, she stepped right in and helped me control and focus my breathing. She even got the bicep and pectoral workout of her life applying firm counter pressure to my hips for countless hours of contracts to help ease the pain! I could not have had a success unmediated birth without her! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for additional support during labor or with your first baby!! She was worth every penny! read more

We were sooo blessed to have Roe as our doula during my Pregnancy, Labor, and Post! We are first time parents and our little girl was born December 2018 and I can't say enough about our experience. We had interviewed quite a few candidates and Roe really checked off all the boxes for us. She was warm and kind, but takes no crap from anyone which we LOVED and needed especially during labor! She was on our side 100% of the time and was a constant for us. We had sooo many different doctors and nurses going in and out and switching shifts during labor at Kaiser Panorama, and it was truly invaluable to have someone there who was truly just there for us and our baby. She really brought a lot of much needed comfort and ease to the whole experience. Not to mention, she gives a KILLER foot massage. Haha no joke, that lady rubbed my feet for almost 24 hours just because it felt so good to me. Amazing! She's honest, does what she says, and doesn't false advertise. She doesn't try too hard to impress and is totally real and down to earth no matter who you are. She also wasn't a "know it all" which was important for us, because we didn't want to feel demeaned as first time parents...even though we totally had no clue what we were doing, Roe never made us feel like we didn't and was super respectful about the roles we were about to step into and our wishes during pregnancy, labor, and post. She also really knows her stuff. Her education is impressive, but I love that she continues to educate herself. And if she doesn't know the answer to something she lets you know and pulls from her many resources to get you the answers you need. I think a lot of the Doula's share their knowledge with each other, so whenever she didn't know something she was able to get us an answer same day. We learned a ton from her! She also provided us with some great books, articles, and worksheets to help us along the way. She was also GREAT with my husband! She knew how to not only work with me, but clearly understood my husbands role and gave him and I both the tools we needed to thrive. Also...Doula's can be expensive these days, but Roe was incredibly affordable. We feel we got WAY more than what we paid for and appreciated that it didn't cost us as arm and a leg. VERY generous! We met with Roe 3 times before labor, she was there for us during, and came to meet with us once post labor. However, she has also helped us a ton more post labor via text or the phone. VERY helpful and never seems too busy to help us out beyond the regularly scheduled meetings. We now consider Roe a close friend and family :) and we are so grateful for her during this precious time and beyond. Matt & Katie Levy read more

I am so happy I hired Roe as my doula. I was searching and did not find any doulas in my area but was able to find her to commute to me. She provided so much useful information as far as my birth rights to the stages of birth to prepare for the unmedicated birth I was longing for. Also she provides updated information for research based information that would be useful for me to make an informed decision. During birth she provided me the comfort and reminders to breath and helped me allow my body to relax and give birth the way I had envisioned it. I am so thankful for her service and will definitely have her as a doula for my future babies read more

I never quite knew the role of a doula prior to my pregnancy. It was only after many disappointing Dr. appointments where I felt rushed and a lack of support that I researched alternative options to educate myself and find additional ways to feel supported. This is when I discovered the role and value of a doula. I wish every woman could have Roe by their side throughout their pregnancy and birthing experience. Roe provided resources on safe pregnancy exercises, natural induction techniques, birth plan templates... she always had an abundance of articles and books to recommend, especially when I had specific questions. Roe's knowledge and resources combined with her compassion, kindness, and calming energy made the whole process less daunting and overwhelming. This was especially true at the hospital, where Roe was truly my advocate when I was being pressured for unnecessary intervention. Roe has an amazing ability to guide without judgment or bias. She helps you to feel empowered in your decisions. She also has the most magical hands that really transfers an abundance of love and support during such critical moments. I truly don't know what I would have done without Roe by my side during the birth of our daughter. I felt like I had my mom by my side, holding my hand throughout and making sure I felt safe and comfortable. My husband felt extremely supported as well - he and Roe made a great team! It was truly was an amazing experience and we are forever grateful to Roe for her guidance throughout our pregnancy and birthing journey read more

I interviewed three doulas and felt immediately comfortable with Roe. She is an amazing Doula and also human being. I live in a different city from my family and she was like a stand in mother, and one who gives an awesome massage! I had a difficult induction, and Roe was beside me the whole way, encouraging me, supporting me, wiping my tears away through painful procedures and just being amazing. I was obsessed with heat on my back as I back labored and she kept asking the nurses for more heat packs until they brought in an entire box! She was my advocate the whole 25 hours and I can't recommend her enough. read more

My wife and I were very happy with her services. She is friendly caring and very informative. This was our first child and we have many questions about giving birth and what to expect. Roe walked us thru every aspect of what to expect. On delivery day we called Roe at 4am and she promptly met us at the hospital. We were in labor for 25 hours and Roe was with us every step of the way. She did a great job calming and preparing my wife the the inevitable delivery which in the end went thru smoothly. She is the best and I would recommend her to everybody. read more

I honestly cannot say enough amazing things about Roe. She is seriously THE BEST!!! We began looking for a doula for our second child this past February. I knew I wanted to have a doula with me again because of our previous, wonderful experience with our last child. We interviewed and talked with a few other doulas in the area and once we met Roe, we knew she was the one!! Roe is both professional, and caring and completely trustworthy. From start to finish, she was there for us and once the big day came, she was just awesome. During my labor I felt cared for and safe. Roe comes well equipped with her knowledge of different labor positions, to setting the right mood in the hospital delivery room(think twinkling lights). Do not pass up the gem that is Roe. I cannot thank her enough for the positive birth experience I had!! read more

I couldn't imagine this birthing experience without Roe! This was our second child and I really wish I knew about her for our first birth. I wanted to have a birthing experience without pain medication for each and with Roe's support and encouragement I was able to achieve that for our second child. She provided so much needed reassurance and guidance during this process. My husband was initially reluctant about the idea of having a doula, but was open to whatever I expressed needing. In the end, he expressed that he wishes he could have paid Roe more than she actually charges because she was of tremendous support throughout the process, and especially during labor. We truly could not imagine what it would be like without her. On the day of she provided counter pressure, guided me through the breathing, provided suggestions as needed, and brought all of the items we had discussed in our previous meetings. She really does stick to her word and deliver what she promises. I never imagined that having a doula would have been THIS wonderful. I truly cannot sum up into words how meaningful it was to have Roe by our side. I would have her by my side again in a heart beat. She is a genuinely kind person with a strong desire to fulfill her role. She does her research and is available to answer your questions throughout the process. read more

Roe was amazing! Especially during COVID, she provided my husband and I the tools, knowledge, and confidence to have a natural birth in a hospital. She was so patient, calm and caring. Although she was unable to join us at the hospital, the helped us labor at home as long as possible. I was 7 cm dilated by the time we got to the hospital, and I know we were only able to do that because of Roe. At the hospital she provided constant support through the phone. I would 1000% have Roe as our doula again! read more

If I could give birth all over again just to have more time with Roe, I would! I first came across Roe's website after one of the moms on a FB group I belong to recommended her to someone else who was in search of a doula. From our first conversation I got the sense Roe was truly passionate about supporting women. She was warm and inviting and spent time answering my questions. Following our initial exchange, we scheduled a meet and greet. She came to my home and we chatted over tea about my first birth experience, about her philosophy on the birth process, and what I could expect with her as my doula. We had two additional meetings and each time Roe came prepared with tons of resources to help prepare me and my husband for labor. She also helped with creating a "birth plan" during these meetings and it was so great to have someone who has seen dozens of birth plans share their insight on this! She is a hands-on doula and truly seeks to provide you with the kind of support you need. At our last meeting she modeled various labor positions and taught my husband how he could help mitigate discomfort during contractions. Roe truly cares! She checked in with me daily and sent me affirmations. Roe is attentive, responsive, and a wonderful person to have by your side during one of the most beautiful experiences of your life. At the hospital I was amazed at Roe's ability to read my expressions when I was in pain, before I knew it, she was comforting me by either reminding me to breathe or rubbing my feet. During recovery, Roe was super helpful at the hospital and made sure I was comfortable. Following the birth of our daughter, Roe continued to reach out to see how I was doing. I can't tell you how much it meant to me knowing that this amazing woman was sending me love and good vibes every day! I should mention, she is VERY knowledgeable and answered many of my postpartum related questions via text which was so helpful. We had one more follow up, she came to our home with a yummy juice from Whole Foods and we chatted about my labor, recovery, and breastfeeding. Roe is a wonderful doula and person, I am incredibly grateful to have found her. If you are looking for a doula, look no further, you have found her and her name is Doula Roe! read more

Roe is awesome!!! I 100% recommend her. My delivery was a rough one and wasn't progressing much until she came in and helped me. She has a wonderful and friendly personality and is very experienced. I am quite shy and reserved and with her I felt comfortable to ask questions and she would get back to me almost ASAP. If you are looking for a doula then look no further than Roe. If me and my partner ever have another child I hope to have her there again with us again. :) read more

This is a long one! Settle in =) I started searching for a doula pretty late in the game. I kept putting it off because I didn't know how to find someone I would want in the same room as me in one of the most intimate moments of my life. Realizing the inevitable was going to happen whether I was ready or not, I got serious and reached out to a handful that responded to a Facebook inquiry. Roe was the only one I met in person and I knew the second I was in her presence that she would bring the energy I needed into what could be an overwhelming situation. Roe is incredibly easy to talk to, she isn't shy to bring up things some people would rather not talk about and most importantly she made my husband and I feel like we would be in good hands if things were to become hectic in the delivery room. When I reached out to her my baby was breech and the possibility of her turning seemed slim. She helped me with exercises and techniques to get our girl to flip, but in the end she was comfortable where she was at and I ended up having a planned c-section. Leading up to the c-section we were still trying to flip the baby, but a week before I decided to focus completely on mentally preparing for the c-section. Roe respected my decision and sent me affirmations, love, and all the positive vibes I needed in order to be relaxed. The morning of the c-section she was there to keep my husband and I calm, spoke to the nurses about things we wanted and reviewed the birth plan with everyone. In the operating room she was able to take videos and photos of the moment we met our daughter. After our daughters birth Roe followed up almost daily to see how we were and how breastfeeding was going. Her aftercare was amazing and helped with resources for releasing our daughters lip tie. Overall, if I get pregnant again I will definitely be calling Roe. Her heart and soul is behind helping women feel empowered to do what is right for them in their pregnancy and labor/delivery. I am grateful I found her and you will be too! read more

Roe is an amazing person and Doula! As a first time mom I started looking for a doula late in my pregnancy since I was overwhelmed by all sorts of information and stuff that comes with being a first time parent. I interviewed three other Doulas but my husband and I felt a connection with Roe right away. We then met in person and that just sealed the deal for us, as her personality is what we needed in our corner. I ended up finding out I was going to have to be induced at 36 weeks due to cholestasis and baby was also breeched! She was there for me every step of the way, she always made sure my husband and I were informed (she provided resources) of things that were to come so that we could make an educated decision from the choices that would be presented to us from induction, medication they would use, ECV, labor process, csection (if baby didn't turn), and even medications and vaccines that would be offered at the hospital for baby. Then the locked down due to COVID-19 suddenly happened which changed our plans! We were scheduled to do an ECV since our baby wouldn't turn despite Chiropracti and exercises. My OB also scheduled me for a csection that same day incase the ECV was unsuccessful. They didn't allow Roe in with us which made us extra nervous since sometimes Drs. are more agenda focus than patient focus but Roe was on the phone with my husband explaining what was going to happen which gave us both a lot of peace knowing that someone had our best interest in mind. Baby didn't turn and I ended up having a Csection. Post delivery Roe made sure we were all doing okay and that baby was breastfeeding well. I can go on and on about all the reasons why Roe should be your Doula. I know that my husband and I are both very thankful for her. She is so special to us as she was our calm through what seemed like a storm. read more

I was in search of a doula to help me with my plan for a TOLAC/VBAC. My husband and I were able to meet with Roe right before the pandemic stay at home orders were set in place. Although we had to pivot to virtual meetings and doula support, I couldn't have been happier with how it all worked out. We met multiple times prior to the birth via Video chat and Roe was always available via phone, text and email throughout my prenatal care. I was very stressed about attempting a VBAC and one of my main concerns was getting baby into optimal positioning since my first baby was breech and required a csection. Roe was awesome, sharing so many resources and information on how to get baby positioned well. He was still OP those last few weeks and Roe kept sending me reminders and tips to get him to turn - and he did! Roe was in constant communication with my husband once we were laboring at the hospital which really empowered him to confidently support me. I know Roe played a major part in my successful VBAC during a pandemic! read more