I was on the way to a repeat experience with postpartum depression until I hired Michelle. She…read morebrought me back and made this postpartum what it always should be. She took me from barely surviving to thriving and helped me become more capable than I ever thought I could be. She fit right in with my family and helped us all. I recommend her to every pregnant person that wants to emerge from the difficulty of postpartum happy and whole. Seriously, forget all the baby gear. A postpartum doula is infinitely more valuable and Michelle is an amazing one.

I had the luxury of having Michelle as my doula during my second pregnancy. This was my first time…read morehaving a doula and I wanted to have one because I did not want to use pain medications and wanted a some to guide me through the laboring process. I had 4 prenatal and 3 post-partum visits. I was a little anxious and unsure of what to expect, but all of my concerns disappeared once I began working with Michelle. For me, she embodies all of the qualities of an exceptional doula. During my perinatal visits, we discussed my expectations and wishes for my birth through an intake process and developed a birth plan. We practiced laboring positions and explored a variety of pain-relieving techniques that I would be comfortable with such as TENS, aromatherapy, massages, affirmations, etc. I especially valued the fact that she taught my husband how to support me and assist me throughout labor during our perinatal visits. This was crucial for me since I wanted my husband to be actively involved in the birth. We also discussed the difference between pain vs. suffering and being proactive in voicing my concerns. When I was stressing about being induced because I was past my due date, she came over and had me do some mindful meditation and relaxation. I went into labor 2 days later! My goal during my birth was to not take pain medication, in particularly an epidural. I am happy to report that I succeeded. During my 17 hours of labor, she was calming and provided continuous support, while also providing hands-on support and comfort measures. Michelle also coached my husband during the labor provide to meet my needs. In order to help me, she collaborated successfully with my labor and delivery nurses and worked with them as a team. Throughout my labor, Michelle's gentle maternal spirit by my side me feel nurtured and protected. I truly believe that my wishes would have not materialized if not for her. More importantly, Michelle supported me throughout my postpartum period as well. She helped by assisting with my newborn daughter, organizing my house, watching over my son, folding laundry, among other things. But an even greater gift was she also gave me advice on how to safeguard my mental health. As someone who suffered from postpartum depression, it was comforting to know that she cared. I could go on and on about how grateful I am to have had Michelle as my doula but that would take ages. All in all she provided me with so much more to my birth experience than I could have ever imagined. She embodies the traits that will help all expecting mothers to have all of the spiritual, physical, and emotional support for a successful delivery. I could not have asked for a more perfect doula.

This was the 1st experience that I ever had using a doula for a birth and I am very very glad that…read moreI did! This was my 3rd child and yet the stress and anxiety that comes over and impending labor and delivery was still there but she helped me talk through the process and talk through what I liked and disliked about my previous births and what I wanted most for this upcoming birth. She had really good questions to help me think and she really helped me go through all of the details of what I hoped for with my birth plan and so she helped me feel more calm than I would have been and it was so so incredibly helpful. When the day of the actual labor came she came in and her presence was so calm and uplifting and excited that I couldn't help but feel more excited and calm myself. As the labor progressed she had really good tips on helping me work through the pain to try to achieve the type of birth that I wanted and she was able to I direct my husband as well to be able to help. I would definitely go with Katrina again because she was just so helpful and kind and happy about everything that I was going through. She had good advice for recovery as well, and was prompt in delivering the encapsulated placenta pills, which she did a great job with! Anyways, I love Katrina! Thank you for a wonderful memorable birth experience!

Katrina was born to be a doula. She was so hands on before, during, and after the birth of our…read moresecond son. She is knowledgeable on techniques to make labor easier and works with you to find a birth plan that is catered to your needs. When the time comes for baby number three, Katrina will be there!

I highly recommend all mothers-to-be hire Gina as their birth doula! She is absolutely amazing. We…read morehired Gina early on in our pregnancy to ensure we had as much birth education as possible heading into labor & delivery. Gina's postpartum support is also very valuable. I didn't know what to expect or how I would feel postpartum & Gina helped me navigate it. Additionally, Gina provides an abundance of resources during pregnancy & postpartum so they are always available to you.

Being a new mom, I had no idea what I was doing. Gina was able to put all my doubts away. I was…read morestressed about nursing and producing enough when I went back to work. I also had concerns about latching and she was able to show me what a good latch looks like. She suggested a couple tips to keep supply up and I was able to meet my goal and nurse for an entire year. She has been a great help in my random child development questions and how to help practice those milestones. Gina made me feel like a friend compared to a client and I highly recommend her services to any mom to be.

April Williams helped me deliver my daughter on April 30th, 2017 at my home. It was my first…read moreexperience with homebirth, and it was magical. Because of that experience, I became a doula and eventually a homebirth assistant. I've seen April support moms in about a dozen births. I've seen her work with super easy/ quick births, and long hard births, and she handles it with a calm professionalism. She is patient, helpful, peaceful, kind, and extremely well educated and experienced. She has worked in Central Florida for at least 15 years and attended hundreds of births. I highly recommend her services if you are looking for a homebirth!

I cannot fully express our gratitude for Adriana Bäbler's wisdom, support, care, compassion, and…read moreguidance as our doula, but I'll try. I've attended her pre-natal yoga class twice a week for 7 months of my pregnancy, and only missed 3 classes. She is an amazing yoga instructor for pregnant women. I also had two individual sessions with her close to my due date which made big differences in my body. The morning after our session, my belly dropped significantly, which was the goal. As far as labor, she was up with us for almost 50 hours, helping us to keep positive through the contractions, trekking the halls of the hospital with me, and sacrificing her own sleep for even a few minutes of mine and my husband's. This, along with her bi-weekly prenatal yoga class throughout my pregnancy, has made a world of difference in my connection to our birthing journey. We will always have a special place in our hearts for this amazing friend and doula. Overall, I highly recommend her services, and will continue to see her for post-natal yoga.

Adriana is a gift to women, babies, and families. I have had the pleasure of working with her…read morethroughout my pregnancy in her prenatal classes which are a wonderful balance of physical flow designed to nourish the pregnant woman's body, and educate/empower mothers-to-be mentally and spiritually as they prepare their bodies for birth and motherhood. Adriana has a wealth of information on a wide range of areas concerning prenatal, postpartum, fertility, etc. I had a terrible pain in my SI joint and thought "this is just a side effect of pregnancy" but after seeing Adriana just a couple of times for osteopathic therapy, my SI joint is comfortable again and I am walking 2 to 3 miles daily, as well as practicing yoga and functioning in daily life at full term. She was also able to ward off carpal tunnel which was starting to develop in my wrists by targeting the area immediately, I am amazed at what she is able to do! Never did I think at 39 weeks pregnant I would answer "I feel great!" and truly mean it, when someone asks. Adriana is incredible in so many areas and I could not recommend her enough.

We had an incredible experience from In Joy Birth, and I can't recommend them highly enough. From…read morethe very beginning, both Chelsea and Heather were warm, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to making sure we felt confident and supported throughout the entire birth process. Chelsea ended up being our Doula when I went into labor and she went above and beyond, showing up at the hospital and being exactly what we needed in the moment. Her calm, reassuring presence made all the difference. We felt well-prepared going into the birth thanks to the time she spent with us beforehand, answering every question and walking us through what to expect. When labor began, we felt ready--and during the birth, her support and knowledge were invaluable. What we really appreciated was the ability to reach out with questions both before and after the birth too. Having that level of access and guidance was incredibly comforting during such a life-changing time. If you're considering hiring a doula, this was the best decision we made and I can't recommend them enough! We will definitely be using that again.

I was assigned to Candy as my doula and I had a very bad experience with her especially after…read moregiving birth. I was hospitalized for a night and without my consent, Candy came into my house and took my newborn baby into my bedroom and had the door closed without my permission that whole night. My mother in law was there and she didn't even allow her to carry her own grandson. She dismissed her and treated her like a servant, told her to make her coffee. Thank God my brother came and took over. Candy try to take control of my household and was instrusive. She slept in my bedroom invading my privacy. God forbid she did something to my son. I am very upset to wake up from an operation to this news. I want my full refund back. I will report all of this to DCF. This is unprofessional, unethical and illegal.I'm

I was able to pass my test after 16 hours with Majorie. Great teacher and very encouraging.read more