I couldn't have asked for a better care team with Rebecca and Jasmine! they are an incredible team and extremely experienced. Each interaction with them from the consultation. to the post partum visits was respectful, encouraging, and very informational. I felt empowered through my entire birth experience. We delivered at a hospital and it was invaluable to have Rebecca with us to navigate that system and ensure that our birth preferences were followed as best as possible. My partner has said multiple times that having our doulas there to support is was transformational and we would not want to have done it without it them! I highly recommend their services and am so thankful for all they provided us and our family :) read more

We had the most pleasant experience with our doula, Rebecca, and felt compelled to share it. As first-time parents during the harsh circumstances of the Covid-19 shutdown, we were plagued with questions and paralyzed with anxiety. How could we manage to do this, unplanned, during a period of national quarantine? The prospects were daunting, but we had those worries melt away with Rebecca's calm and practical, take-it-easy style. Her energy helped soothe ours ... and we found her breadth of knowledge to stretch the vast corners of newborn care. We found Rebecca to be thoughtful, careful, attentive ... and always readily available. Rebecca was an integral part of our birth plan and we were more relaxed first-time parents for having worked with her. She laid out a clear and concise action plan that worked wonders from the beginning. She is a pleasure to work with. I now understand why she came so highly recommended to us. read more

I am writing this review from my husband's yelp account as I do not have one, but we wanted to share our amazing experience of working with Rebecca on the recent birth of our first baby. I found Rebecca through the carriage house and I am so glad we were matched! I hired her fairly late in my pregnancy, when I was about 34/35 weeks pregnant, my only regret is not having had her sooner. Even outside of the actual birth, the weeks leading up to birth her guidance and support were so helpful. Towards the end of my pregnancy I was dealing with some very painful 3rd tri symptoms and she had great ideas on pain relief and how to relieve symptoms. She also would give me guidance on good questions to ask at my late stage OB appointments. The main part of my birth plan was being able to labor at home as long as possible, I was successfully able to do this and ended up going to the hospital when I was 6cm dilated. Being able to message her during the earlier stages of labor and my contractions was helpful as we did not panic and trusted in the process (versus rushing to the hospital earlier). Once we were at the hospital Rebecca was always quick to be able to suggest a new position, lighting adjustment, water, or something she knew I needed in that moment. She was great with all the staff and my husband. I ended up having a very smooth and uncomplicated delivery, I would say it was a "dream birth". Rebecca has the best energy and was fabulous, my husband and I feel so grateful to her. I will hire her again in a heartbeat for #2!!!!!! read more

I couldn't ask for a more perfect birthing experience especially for my very first baby thanks to Rebecca! I really hoped I would be able to give birth naturally without using the epidural and spending as much time in the comforts of my home as much as possible (and being able to eat!) And all that did happen! My contractions started at 1am. I texted Rebecca around 5-6am as a heads up realizing that they were not Braxton hicks. Although she just attended another birth that morning, she still came out to see me by 12:30pm at my request. As if Rebecca's calming presence wasn't enough, she also brought with her aroma therapy and every contraction I had, she was there to massage my lower back which really helped me get through the pain. She has also made 2 visits to my home prior to this day to go over birth plan considerations and teach my husband what to do to help me with my contractions. I'm so glad she did because my husband was also able to help me through the contractions prior to Rebecca arriving. After walking to the park with Rebecca's suggestion, my labor moved faster along. By the time I got to the hospital at 5pm, I was already 100% dilated! It was great to have Rebecca and my husband by my side encouraging me as I pushed for only half hour and gave birth to my very health, alert and beautiful baby boy. I can't thank Rebecca enough as without her, I wouldn't have been able to achieve my ideal birthing experience and be so surprisingly calm overall! read more

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Working with Rebecca and jasmine was the best decision we made on our birth journey. We engaged with them pretty early on and their support before, during and after birth was truly invaluable. Being able to text them questions about pregnancy and get all their recommendations from newborn essentials, to postpartum care made the stress of baby planning so much lighter. Rebecca was with us through the entire birth of our daughter Phoebe and looking back now I truly can't imagine it any other way. She came to our apartment in early labor and helped us make the decision of when to head to the hospital. She guided my husband through supportive labor techniques. She was also the main point person communicating with our midwife at the hospital which was incredibly helpful. They helped me create a birth plan and supported/ advocated for us the whole time. As new parents having Rebecca and jasmine to text in those early days when we had a million questions gave us so much peace of mind. I really can't put into words how happy we are that we found this incredible doula team. Thank you Rebecca and jasmine for everything! We are so so grateful and can't wait to tell Phoebe all about her birth story one day! read more

If there was a 6th star to give, we would. We decided, very late, that a doula would be a good idea. We wanted continuity throughout the process, and knew that hospital shifts would change, so we might not have certainty on who we would deal with in the labor room. Since we were so late in deciding, we had difficulty finding a doula. We couldn't have been luckier to find Rebecca! From the initial visit with us to joining us in the labor room (at 9a on Dec 19th) to Max's arrival a 6am the next day(!), she was wonderful. She brought such a calming and positive energy and we relied on her experience and insights heavily. She was definitely the continuity we needed, as she was logging all the labor activity so there was no question as to what had happened when. She allowed me to grab some food without leaving my wife alone, and gave us a solid foundation for decision-making late in the process. She was a cheerleader, a shoulder and a friend and we couldn't recommend her higher. If you need a doula, or are even curious about what they do, please look no further and contact her. read more

Wisdom Bird Doula NYC - Rebecca was with us while we waited and waited and waited. She was simply amazing! - Yoga Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Working with Rebecca was one of the best things I could have done for my pregnancy and the birth of my son. Rebecca is incredibly calm, understanding, and kind- exactly what one needs most during labor and birth. In the months before my due date, Rebecca came over for a couple of home visits and got to know my partner and I. She went over all of our birth preferences in detail and showed us helpful exercises and breathing techniques. She was always available via phone or text for questions and always had the best recommendations for books, informative websites, etc. When I went into labor she was right there with me during the car ride to the hospital and through out the whole labor. Rebecca was able to help me achieve my goal of a drug free labor with her gentle coaching. When my labor took a turn for the worst and I ended up having to have an emergency C section, she was right there when I woke up in recovery holding my hand. I could go on and on, but to wrap it up- I highly recommend working with Rebecca. She is a naturally nurturing, experienced doula who truly honors who you are and your individual birth journey. read more

I found Rebecca after an intense search for a doula. I was pregnant with my second child and was determined to have a VBAC and felt that a doula would help make that happen. When we met with Rebecca my husband and I knew right away that we found the doula for us. Rebecca was warm, calm, and so informative. I honestly believe that I was able to have the birth that I was so desperate for because of her. She was there throughout my pregnancy whenever I needed her with insights and resources to help me feel confident about my second birthing experience. The day my daughter Isabella was born she was by my side and supported me throughout my labor. I know I couldn't have gone as far as I did without her constant reassurances. The birth of my daughter was magical. It was truly one of the greatest moments of my life and I am so grateful to Rebecca for giving me that experience. read more

Rebecca was absolutely wonderful. I had questioned the need for a doula initially and found Rebecca after my midwife encouraged me to enlist additional support. My midwife was right! Rebecca's presence at and assistance with the birth was just perfect. She was my right hand woman through it all and provided emotional and physical sustenance (yummy banana bread!). Most touching, Rebecca gave me the gift of memorializing my little one's birth story. I will be reading it to my daughter every year on her birthday, I have no doubt. read more

Rebecca is AMAZING!!! She was present for both of my sons' births and if we were to have any more children, she would 100% be our doula again! I have so many wonderful things to say about Rebecca, hard to know where to begin, but here goes...Rebecca is completely supportive and non-judgmental, which is so immensely important, as women are so often judged and critiqued for decisions related to pregnancy/childbirth in our culture. Rebecca is so supportive and truly just wants what is best for her clients. I was induced with both boys and also had an epidural, and Rebecca was completely supportive about respecting my decisions. During labor and the delivery, Rebecca eased my discomfort through massage, supportive words, and helpful instructions. It was also so amazing to have her in the room throughout, as nursing staff doesn't stay with you all the time, and my husband and I are clueless about how things are supposed to go (ie if the blood pressure machine started beeping etc), so having Rebecca by our side throughout was so reassuring and critical! Rebecca also has a natural gift for relating to people - she is intuitive, thoughtful, incredibly intelligent, and insightful. She remembers everything you tell her, and often makes wonderful connections and observations that make you really think about things on a deeper level. She truly listens and cares - it is obvious that this is not just a job, but a passion and true calling for Rebecca. It often felt as if she were my therapist/doula! Rebecca is also a reiki practitioner and yoga instructor, and we did both reiki and yoga during both pregnancies, and it was such a wonderful delight. I plan to continue to see her for reiki, as it is so relaxing and rejuvenating, and Rebecca's gift of insight and intuition really comes through during these sessions. I could go on and on about how incredible she is, but to sum it up, she is just an incredible doula and I couldn't have been happier! read more

i feel so fortunate to have the influence of sapienta oscen's teas, tarot, yoga and energy. her presence is a delightful combination of intelligence and play. seeking healing with her is not simply highly recommended, but a must for balanced and calm living in new york city. enjoy the journey, namaste. read more

My husband, baby Willow and I were so fortunate to have Rebecca's calming, reassuring and empowering support during the lead up to, during, and after Willow was born. I attended Rebecca's prenatal yoga and meditation classes at Caribou baby for 6 weeks in the third trimester and always walked out with a smile. She is able to enrich your physical and emotional self as you prepare for labor. A rare and valuable skill. I gave birth to Willow at Weill Cornell Medical College. Rebecca calmly guided us through the often times rigid and somewhat impersonal care provided by hospitals in NYC, empowering my husband and I so we could make the best decisions for Willow's health. I honestly can't imagine or rather don't want to imagine giving birth without Rebecca. I labored completely drug-free for 10+ hours and gave birth to my daughter naturally, feeling everything. Rebecca did a wonderful job at keeping us informed and the nurses relaxed. Her presence was so calming for everyone involved. My 2 week old girl is even now reaping the benefits of a calm, fulfilled and very happy mum, which I credit Rebecca for too! She's a gem. read more

Rebecca is amazing!!! The moment we saw Rebecca's website and read her reviews we immediately knew in our hearts that she was the right doula for us, which was confirmed in our first meeting at a coffee shop with her. She's warm, caring, loving, knowledgeable, and a great listener. From the get-go, early in our pregnancy, she was there supporting us and informing us. She met with us a few times (in our home) to guide us and talk about the labor, our expectations, gave us helpful tidbits for me and my husband to use when labor started, etc. During the week I was due, she was in constant contact with me via phone and text and sending me/us wonderful images and visualizations. Then, when labor finally started she was there guiding us by phone until we arrived at the hospital and she was right there with us through the entire journey. As it turned out, labor was quite long for us and our baby boy was in the wrong position, but I was able to deliver him not only naturally, but w/o medication, and this was entirely due to Rebecca's gentle and loving coaching with not only me, but with my husband. She was right there by our sides offering me massages with ice packs, teaching my husband how to help alleviate the pain, feeding me ice chips, etc. You name it, she was on it. My midwife commented, too, how awesome she was and that she was happy, because they worked well together. We truly couldn't have done it without her guidance, presence, and energy! Not only did she give us the gift of helping us have the delivery we wanted; afterwards, she wrote this wonderful narrative of the birth experience for our son to read when he's older. It's truly a treasured and beautiful symbolic gift. Again, she's awesome! read more

Rebecca was as good as doulas get! I am a high stress person, and even my husband noticed that being around Rebecca calmed me down-- as we talked about the pregnancy, prepared for birth, and then during the birthing process itself! She was amazing during the birthing process itself, including the three hour pushing, in which she encouraged me all the way until the end. I also absolutely loved the birth story that she put together for our daughter Clara, which I will definitely share with her once she gets older. All around, Rebecca was a strong, deep, and lovely presence in the birth of our first child. read more

I used Rebecca again for my second child born this december. Once again, I had an amazing birth experience with her. She is very hands-on, and seems to know exactly what will help you feel best throughout your labor, including use of aromatherapy and pressure points. She also visited us after, and once again wrote a very lovely and detailed birth story for is to keep. Rebecca is knowledgable, positive, and calm. I definitely recommend her to help you have the best labor possible! read more

After lots of indecision and a few interactions with prospective doulas who just didn't feel like quite the right fit, I ended up doing a Google search for "doula" and the street where I live in Brooklyn, on the off chance that there might be someone local who could meet with us quickly and easily. This brought me to Rebecca. After reading her reviews here and checking out her website, I felt confident that she would be a great fit for us -- spiritual and open and with lots of different experience working with pregnant and birthing women. And was she ever! At her two home visits she listened to all of my rambling and answered our questions thoroughly and simply. During labor, she helped us stay at home until I was 7cm dilated, which was essential in being admitted to the Birthing Center at Mt Sinai West (they have a 50% admittance rate); her presence was immensely comforting without being intrusive; she helped my husband know how to help me when he was understandably nervous and overwhelmed, and her low back massage and echoing of my mantras kept me as grounded (as possible!) during active labor contractions. The worst part of the entire experience was the cab ride to the hospital -- I'm not sure how I would have survived it without her next to me in the back seat, literally holding me up. After the birth, Rebecca went out to get us food and transported the placenta for encapsulation, and has checked in numerous time and offered essential advice postpartum. I could continue going on and on; bottom line, Rebecca is incredible and you should check her out! read more