Amy Moy, is very kind, and compassionate with her services for what I needed. I'm a traumatic birth…read moresurvivor and when I decided to go along with my pregnancy the whole way through, Amy provided support and never judged me. Even though my plan switched many times. In the end. She was there when I had no one to go with me to give birth and held my hand. This time around I just needed a loving warm supportive person. This was a very special birth because I didn't really need to fight. I had a good team that understood my trauma. Amy was very helpful for my PTSD while birthing. Although I wasn't being assaulted and listened to with this birth I still needed that calming support and Amy offered me that.. I was very lucky to have Amy. Thank you.

Amy is an AMAZING doula! If you are considering hiring a doula I highly recommend her. She is…read moreextraordinarily prepared, punctual, professional, personable, nurturing, and a wealth of knowledge. My husband and I decided to hire Amy (back in April) for the birth of our second child. After interviewing with several doulas, there was no doubt Amy was the perfect doula for us. We conveniently met at a local coffee shop for our initial interview. Once we arrived, Amy had already set up a table with materials for our perusal and water for our enjoyment (talk about attention to detail)! She explained her practice to us and listened attentively as we described our birth-plan vision to her. At the end of our meeting she provided great materials for us to take home (including evidence-based articles, pamphlets, and the River Bend contract/policies). During our pre-natal home visits we bombarded Amy with questions. Not once did she waiver, and she provided thorough responses and reassurance. She showed us several relaxation techniques and exercises to implement during the early phase of labor. She walked us through the entire process of what to expect and how we would work together to achieve our ideal birth. On the big day, we agreed to meet at the hospital. She arrived well before we did and was ready to hit the ground running. As my husband parked the car, Amy wheeled me in and handled the registration portion and helped me set up in the delivery room (she had memorized all of the vital info/details and was able to answer the hospital staff's questions). Not having to do all this myself was such a relief. She suggested a better position at the time of pushing, continually offered words of encouragement, and wiped the sweat off my forehead, etc. She knew exactly what I needed without me having to say a single word. All of this as I'm yelling at the top of my lungs! After the birth she helped take pictures and even set up my meal. The post-partum visit followed in similar River Bend fashion (Amy will cater to your specific needs). Overall, our experience working with Amy at River Bend was magnificent. We cannot say enough good things about the service and Amy's admirable work ethic. Thank you so much Amy!

Sommer is the best! She was my doula for my baby boy delivery and supported and helped me with…read moreeverything I needed. I couldn't have done it without her! She also helped me with my prenatal anxiety and post partum anxiety as well. My fiancé loved the knowledge she provided to us as at all times. Thank you Sommer!

From the owner: Doula with 10 years of experience offering Placenta Encapsulation, Belly Facials, Birthing classes…read moreand more!

I worked with Rafeal during labor and postpartum. We didn't work much with her during pregnancy…read morebecause I started my doula search late, and gave birth early. However, she was amazing during my labor! She helped us understand the different options that were being offered to us while in active labor, and was an absolute rockstar during my delivery. I was SO thankful to have her there in the room. She alongside the midwife were my biggest cheerleaders and made me feel at ease and like I could do it. She was coaching me and making sure both myself and my partner were taken care of. She showed him how he could best support me, which meant so much. She made some house visits during postpartum which was fabulous. It was great to have her kind support during such a gentle transitional time.

Rafeal was the single worst part of my 48+ hour induction and unplanned c-section delivery. I'll…read moregive the high-level summary, which should be enough to dissuade anyone from hiring her. My husband and I offered a break to Rafeal about 5 hours after she arrived and after I received an epidural and she NEVER RETURNED. During this break it became increasingly likely that I would need a c-section, and when we requested Rafeal come to support us through it, she replied that was not a service she offered. We were left with no support for a traumatic and unexpected turn of events. I spent the moments before surgery frantically begging her to return to the hospital. By the time she agreed, the relationship had soured so much we didn't want her to be with us and we told her to forget it. Beyond our experience at the hospital, which should be sufficient enough to render her unqualified as a doula, she TEXTED me at 31 weeks to tell me she would be out of the state from weeks 38 to 40+3 of my pregnancy. This is completely manipulative and misleading as we had a signed contract for her personal services for weeks 38-42. She offered $200 refund and a backup doula for her unavailability. We should have terminated the relationship at this point as she had proven herself untrustworthy and her communication style unprofessional. I've never written a negative review before as I believe in handling unsatisfactory services directly with the provider. However, Rafeal has been unwilling to offer a partial refund or even an apology ("I'm sorry your birth was not what you needed it to be" is not an apology for her behavior). Instead, she asked if she could use my experience to further her training and sent me prayers and blessings. I'm highly confident any other doula, or no doula at all, would be better then Rafeal. I'm attaching photos of our text conversation because I wouldn't be surprised if Rafeal accuses me of misrepresenting the events of my experience with her. No one should have to "strongly ask" their doula to return to the hospital for delivery, regardless of delivery method.

Jenn is an incredible doula. We hired her to help us go through the birth of our first child, and…read moreare so glad we did! We hadn't planned our pregnancy and really knew nothing about childbirth. Jenn walked us through what to expect and fielded all of our questions with ease. She helped us to feel like we could go through the birthing process with knowledge and awe at the same time. The day of the birth Jenn was there from the start. Her constant encouragement enabled my wife to get through the roughest patches of labor and stay focused. She was also great in helping me support my wife through the labor process. The birth of our baby was a wonderful, amazing experience and Jenn played a large part in making that come to be. Highly recommended!!!

Jen was present for 2 of my births and was just the reassurance and firm but gentle presence I…read moreneeded. I was determined after having my first child that the next two times I would have a doula! Yay me for following through! I contacted Dolphin Doula & Yoga and chose Jen to be my doula. A doula is so much more than just a birth coach; a doula is a partner and sister to help you before, during and after. With my second child we danced during labor in the hospital. With my third, stuck in a diagonal breach position, Jen was there to help me meditate and relax while the doctor performed a "version", turning the baby from the outside to get the head down. Yes, baby stayed head down and was delivered in the next few days! Whew!

CryCi The Doula was the perfect addition to my birthing team. From the moment I knew I was…read morepregnant, I knew I wanted a doula. I wanted someone that would be able to advocate for my husband and I during one of the most transformative times in our lives. CryCi was calm, patient, nurturing, and supportive throughout my pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care. I also used CryCi's placenta encapsulation service. By far one of the best decisions. I believe the capsules truly made a difference in my physical and emotional healing after my c-section. I would highly recommend CryCi to any birthing person! Five stars for sure. You'll be in great hands.

Crystal is the doula you need around!!! She's kind, straight forward, honest and understanding!…read moreShe's very supportive of YOUR journey and what you make of it. She's quick with her products and valued my placenta as she encapsulated it. Something so special to me she also cherished, as she handles with care and made a beautiful keepsake ! So in love with the experience and recommend 10000%

Omg where do I start. I barely met Cristina but she already felt super warm and easy to talk to!…read moreShes so accommodating. I got my placenta encapsulated and I'm so happy I did with HER! She was able to pick it up and drop it off and was there and communicated the whole way, especially since the hospital was telling us they couldn't provide a bucket and ice! Since I am not working and financially it's been hard for me to pay in full (took me some time) Christina was super understanding and supportive about it and gave me all the time I needed. She's awesome. Like I said, I'm glad I got to encounter this experience through her.

I don't normally post like this to review but I have to gush for a moment. We went with Doula Bula…read moreto have my placenta encapsulated in order to supplement for breastfeeding for optimum health. Unfortunately, I couldn't breast feed which was devastating for me. Cristina went above and beyond with her patience with us and gave us out of this world service and keepsakes. I've never seen this much detail and care. She makes it so personal and never like "a product" and we are thrilled. She was extremely accommodating and super responsive. It really made a tough situation feel amazing. For everything she does and what you get it's an amazing deal that any family will appreciate. I LOVE my keepsakes and I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for this service. Even the packaging was adorable and super personal. We will be coming to her again one day I hope!! I can't wait to take my capsules and feel all the nutrients.

Our family loves working with Amanda! We found out about her services through a friend who's used…read moreher for their postpartum period and they couldn't have recommended a better person. She's loving, calm, and down to earth, which comes in handy during labor. She's got so much knowledge and is willing to do the research when she doesn't have the answers on hand. She always has evidence to back up her answers and is ready to put your mind at ease so you can birth the way you want to. Her back up doula is also wonderful so it was great to know that even if she couldn't make to our birth ( which she did make it to ours) we'd be in good hands. We highly recommend her services and plan to us her services again for our next child!

From the owner: Check out the Deep Roots website to learn more about the different doula and childbirth education…read moreservices offered!

Working with Juliana was a great experience. This was my third baby, and I specifically wanted a…read moredoula for emotional support and guidance through an unmedicated birth and she exceeded all my expectations. Juliana was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire process. I really appreciated how she took the time to listen to my needs and consistently checked in for feedback, making sure I felt comfortable and heard every step of the way. Her presence brought a sense of calm and confidence during labor that made such a difference. I'm so grateful to have had her support and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a compassionate and skilled doula.

We couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional support we received from Doulas Institute…read morethroughout both our pregnancy and postpartum journey. We had interviewed many Doulas til we talked to Jessica who imparted high confidence in her skills and that of the doulas in her group. Pregnancy Doula Experience: Maria Maria, our pregnancy doula, was incredible from the moment we met her. Her warmth and calming presence immediately put my wife at ease, which was definitely necessary given her high anxiety. Maria highly was available through text, and when the contractions started she came to the hospital and her skills were greatly appreciated as the pain was immense. My wife and I highly recommend Maria. Postpartum Doula Experience: Alan On the postpartum side, Jessica paired us with Alan as our night doula, and he was a lifesaver. Initially, we tried to manage the sleepless nights on our own, but after the first month, the exhaustion became overwhelming. Alan was very reliable and came twice a week for over a month, without him we would have had a much harder time. Alan helped us from 10pm to 6am, but also with strong knowledge on how to better take care of our son when it came to sleep information. He assisted as well by doing the baby's laundry and cleaning the bottles when the baby was sleeping. Alan has our high recommendation!! We can't recommend Doulas Institute, especially Maria and Alan, enough. They are professional, have high levels of expertise, and performed with great care for us and our baby. They made this experience more manageable and memorable. If you're considering getting a doula for your pregnancy, you can't go wrong with Doulas Institute!