I found Lauren through the Evidence Based Birth website. I was so grateful to have a doula who was…read moreup to date on the research and would help support us in pushing against some unnecessary hospital conventions while still being generally pro-medicine. Lauren was very responsive and helpful throughout our pregnancy. We had great prenatal visits and texted and emailed about some concerns that arose. Lauren always replied promptly with great insight and calm. She was just the same way on the day I gave birth. I texted her early in the day that I was feeling contractions but I thought they might be Braxton Hicks. She suggested I focus on other things and time again in a few hours. Later that night it became clear I was going into labor. I waited a bit too long before asking Lauren to come - I had just started to feel the urge to push when she arrived. But I knew I was in safe hands. She drove me to the hospital while my husband grabbed our bag. Along the way she bent over so I could lean on her through the contractions. I gave birth to our beautiful baby girl 40 minutes after we arrived at the hospital. Lauren cooled my face with a cold towel and massaged me through the contractions. She also took lovely photos just after the birth. An hour later, I turned up my husband and said, "I could do that again." It was no doubt thanks in part to Lauren's emotional and physical support. She stayed another 2-3 hours after the birth as well to make sure we were all settled. Lauren has also been helping a new doula Emily train. Emily attended our birth as well and it was helpful to have her extra set of hands!

I sent an inquiry about availability and setting up a consultation for being my birth doula BUT…read moreShe's not accepting clients right now due to being a recent mom. I appreciated her prompt response to inform me.

Mairi was such a wonderful part of our birth and postpartum journey. From the very beginning, her…read moreprenatal sessions were helpful. She made sure we understood all our options, and patiently answered every question we had. She helped us prepare in practical ways, but also gave us the confidence we didn't know we needed. During the birth, Mairi brought a calm, steady energy that made all the difference. She's such a kind, thoughtful listener, and truly cares. We felt supported every step of the way. Having Mairi on our team was one of the best decisions we made. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.

If you're looking for a doula who truly cares, shows up with authenticity every single day, and…read morehandles even the toughest conversations with grace and kindness, look no further. Working with Mairi was a genuinely wonderful experience. She supported us throughout our second and third trimesters, from the onset of labor through the day of delivery, and remained a steady source of support afterward as well. Mairi is a beautiful soul who gives her whole self to care for both mother and baby as if they were her own family. Her presence brought comfort, strength, and a deep sense of calm during such a transformative time. She helped us not only navigate the challenges but also embrace the profound beauty of birth. Thanks Mairi! We will remain forever grateful.

I would like to wholeheartedly recommend Rotem Perleson, whom I contacted about a week ago for…read morebreastfeeding advice and had an amazing experience with. Who accompanied me for several consecutive days and helped me and my daughter in an amazing way! In addition to the long support with messages and her incredible care that was felt at every moment, she came to visit us and gave me tools that I feel have changed the entire course of our day for the better. So if you are looking for someone who is tolerant, professional and supportive to help you strengthen your connection to breastfeeding and your baby From my personal experience, Rotem is the address!

* The best decision we made for our little one! *…read more As first-time parents, we were recommended Rotem by someone we trust--and working with her was truly an incredible experience. Simply put, she is phenomenal: deeply knowledgeable and experienced, compassionate, friendly, proactive, and endlessly supportive. I could go on and on. Rotem first visited us at the hospital, where her guidance was far more helpful and reassuring than what we received from the staff. She then continued supporting us once we were home, visiting multiple times a week during our baby's first month. She helped us learn what to do, supported us emotionally, and set clear expectations for what to expect--every step of the way. We are forever grateful to Rotem for the care and confidence she gave us during such an important time, and she has our highest possible recommendation.

At the risk of sounding dramatic, Wendy and Kersti have changed my life. There's no other way I…read moreknow how to put it. I went into this pregnancy not knowing anything about pregnancy nor birth. I mean that - I'd never even held a baby before, and I'm in my thirties! I was nervous and knew I needed guidance. A close friend of mine referred them to me after she had her own positive experience delivering her first baby at the hospital (without an epidural). A delivery without an epidural sounded like a good idea, and if my friend can do it with their help, I felt SO COULD I! So I scheduled to meet them in person, and then Googled the definition of a doula because that's how foreign the birth world was to me. Fast forward to today, I am 3 months postpartum, and incredibly grateful to have had Wendy and Kersti there for me, as a first time mom home birth. They prepared me, a total pregnancy/birth newbie, to having a home birth! They are supportive with whatever birth plan you decide and will provide tons of resources and information to help you make an informed decision, on whatever you feel comfortable with. I appreciated that they are well balanced, and will present evidence based research, as well as speak from their own experiences, but never pushing their opinions upon you. After months of research, I made the decision to go forward with a home birth and it was the most magical experience of my life. It was relaxing, calm, stress-free, and I felt SO supported throughout my entire pregnancy journey, after birth, and ESPECIALLY during labor. Wendy was present during my labor. When she arrived it was like my guardian angel had arrived, and I was so happy to see her. She had lavender essential oils and her hands worked magic on me during the most intense contractions. The back massages helped me Soooo much and she did it for hours. She not only supported me, but also my husband, and she knew just what to say to keep me positive and relaxed, and knew how to direct my husband to help. She also took photos throughout the labor. It all happened so fast, so it was so fun to have photos to go back and relive the moments. I will cherish these photos forever. Thank you Wendy and Kersti for helping bring my baby boy to this world. I know without a doubt that I'd like them to be my doulas again for my future baby.

There are so many glowing reviews on here, but I feel like I have to add to the collection because…read moremy experience with Wendy and Kersti was truly life-changing. I am SO GRATEFUL for these two ladies that I just have to share my story!! We didn't hire a doula with our first child, who is now approaching his second birthday. My goal was to have an unmedicated birth and although I succeeded, the entire experience left me absolutely traumatized and panicked at the idea of having to ever go through that again. When we found out we were pregnant with our second child, I was so fearful about the birth I couldn't even speak about it without tearing up and feeling anxious all over. I had a hard time even getting excited about the pregnancy because it meant I had to give birth again, and I was terrified. This led my husband and I to being a search for a doula. My goal was once again to have an unmedicated birth, but I felt incapable of doing that without something being drastically different. Enter Wendy and Kersti. We met with this mother/daughter team over coffee and I quickly fell in love with them. Kersti had the recent experience of having given birth "without fear" herself and Wendy had this amazing mix of strength and confidence in her tone alongside a spirit of gentleness. We had met with a few other doulas in our search, but I constantly felt like they were all too soft-spoken/comforting/gentle and I needed someone a bit more direct alongside those qualities. Wendy was JUST that. :) We counted the cost as if it were a part of the hospital bill, because we knew to have the birth we wanted, it would require an investment. IT WAS WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Over the course of the next few months, we developed a great relationship with Wendy and Kersti. They answered all of our questions with evidence-based research that consistently put my mind at ease. They also gave me a lot of natural methods to prepare both my mind and my body for birth. It took a few months, but through conversations with th, I started to feel more confident and prepared for birth. THEN THE BIG DAY CAME! :) I started having contractions one morning about 12-15 minutes apart and that went on all day. They were mild and I wasn't sure if it was labor or not (my first child was induced), so I stayed in constant text/phone communication with Wendy throughout the day. Finally, when they started getting closer at around 3:30pm, we headed to the hospital and met Wendy in the parking lot. I can't even express to you the relief that washed over me seeing her face. This amazing woman, who had been coaching me for months, met me with a smile and confidence in that parking lot as we walked into the hospital -- almost like we were ready for the big game. We checked in and she immediately started diffusing essential oils, helping me get comfortable, massaging my feet, turning on music and fielding questions from the nurses as I went through contraction after contraction. My contractions were intensifying quickly and Wendy was RIGHT there every second of the way, offering new positions, ideas, distractions and support to keep me going. She knew exactly when she needed to intercede to help me more and when she needed to take a back seat and support my husband Dan as he came alongside me. Within 2.5 hours, I went from 4.5 centimeters to holding my sweet baby boy in my arms. I can confidently say that my birth was beautiful -- something I felt like I would never be able to say and something I contribute HUGELY to this team of incredible women. I am positive the reason I progressed so quickly and smoothly was because I felt relaxed, supported, confident and READY to deliver my baby. After feeling nothing but panic, dread and fear with my first birth, this was life-changing for me. I felt IN CONTROL and SUPPORTED my entire labor and knew I was capable of delivering my baby boy--who ended up being 9 lbs and 3 oz! We also have incredible photos of some special moments during the birth, thanks to Wendy. Whew! So much to say, and I could say more!! All that to express to you that these women are worth gold. If you are hoping to have a positive birth experience and especially if you want to do it medication-free, I would say with confidence HIRE WENDY & KERSTI! We will definitely be using them again with future kiddos! :)

This review is a bummer to write, but after reading other reviews about communication delays and…read moreissues on the administrative end, it's clear i'm not the only one experiencing this issue and something needs to be seriously addressed. Alicia herself is wonderful, and we used her for placenta encapsulation in 2019. We had an overall good experience, so as we are nearing the birth of our 3rd baby, I reached back out to Alicia as a return client looking for placenta encapsulation again. It took 4 days to get an initial response to my email. Julia (Alicia's assistant) reached out to let me know Alicia is on maternity leave and had a few clarification questions to get the ball rolling with another doula. Unfortunately, I never heard from Julia or anyone else again. I've since left a voicemail and 4 follow-up emails with no response. If Born Doulas is too busy to accept me as a client, I would have appreciated hearing that upfront vs. just ghosting me, especially as a returning client. These types of customer service issues are just unacceptable, and if you are looking for a doula or placenta encapsulation company during the very delicate time of pregnancy and delivery, I recommend looking elsewhere and finding a company that cares about communication.

I can't begin to describe how wonderful, passionate, caring and knowledgeable Alicia is! From the…read morebeginning she guided us during the pregnancy, had many great tips for me, and helped me make my (right) big decisions towards the end. My birth story took longer than we expected, 40+ hours and Alicia was so supportive and strong even till the last seconds, let me correct that, even after the birth! Her stamina throughout the 40+ hours is just amazing! She was always there reassuring me that everything is going well, and making sure I'm hydrated and nourished to go on with the big game. This alone makes me want to tell every women, regardless how supportive your husband is, you still need a doula 100% especially Alicia 10000%! Before and after the birth I had many complications, that caused me to be hospitalized right after my birth, so my newborn was left with my clueless husband and mother. Alicia right away came over and helped them in so many ways, guiding and teaching them how to take care of our baby. She kept checking in on me before and after the birth regarding my condition, and helped me in all kinds of ways, sending over wonderful people to help with my condition, etc. We are eternally grateful to you Alicia! Baby M sending all his love!

When searching for a doula, we really wanted to find someone that would make us feel comfortable…read moreand confident going into birth. We are so lucky to have found Hannah! We cannot recommend her enough. She has the perfect balance of being very knowledgable while also being very open minded and accommodating for people's individual preferences. Being procrastinators, we only contacted her close to our due date. Hannah was very accommodating and helped us get up to speed very quickly during our prenatal sessions and provided lots of resources. Also with her background in physical therapy, she is great at walking you through exercises in preparation for birth. This was our first child and we wanted an unmedicated birth. The birth itself came much earlier than expected so we felt very overwhelmed in the moment! Once Hannah arrived, she was extremely helpful in providing both emotional and physical support. She was very reassuring and helped my wife achieve the unmedicated birth she wanted. We really don't know how we could have gotten through the process without her. After the birth, Hannah continued to check on us daily and offer lots of helpful advice for all of our newborn questions. She still continues to be helpful even though I am sure she has lots of families to support! If you are looking for a doula, stop your search! Hannah is all you need!

My husband and I cannot recommend Hannah enough!! As first time parents we had a number of concerns…read moreand questions after an almost 3 year IVF fertility journey. Hannah was an invaluable resource through my pregnancy for resources and support! She was familiar with our birth preferences and talked through the pros and cons of each decision with us without judgement. One of the things I appreciated most about Hannah is that she met us where we were at (preference for vaginal birth with epidural) so I felt confident and calm going into labor. During my labor at the hospital she guided us through some tough conversations w/ the doctors and helped us make decisions we both felt comfortable with. It was wonderful to have her present during the last phase of my daughter's birth and I felt incredibly supported by her warm and knowledgeable presence! I was glad that we found Hannah as an individual doula instead of through an agency, she is truly passionate about her work and was an amazing guide along every step of the way!!

We truly could not have asked for a better doula than Katelyn. From the very beginning, she made us…read morefeel informed, confident, and supported. Before the birth, she spent time educating us, answering every question with patience, and helping us prepare for labor, delivery, and life with a newborn. Our birth didn't go as planned, and I ended up needing an emergency C-section. It was an incredibly overwhelming experience, but Katelyn was there the very next morning to help us navigate the hospital, explain what was happening, advocate for us, and make sure we felt cared for during such a vulnerable time. Her calm presence and expertise brought us so much comfort when we needed it most. Katelyn also became our night doula, and trusting someone with your newborn is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. We trusted her completely. She cared for our daughter with so much love and professionalism, while also taking incredible care of us as new parents. She answered every question, eased every fear, and gave us the confidence we needed to settle into parenthood. Every step of the way, she put our minds at ease. Katelyn has been one of the greatest gifts to our family. Her knowledge, compassion, and genuine care are truly exceptional. We are forever grateful for everything she has done for us, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Initially, I was not sure if I wanted to hire a doula but I am certainly glad I did. I made an…read moreappointment in Katelyn's calendar to have an initial consultation over the phone to discuss what services she offers and how many prenatal and postpartum visits / hours are covered under insurance. She offered three prenatal sessions, one to get to know each other, one to go over the birth plan and one last visit before the due date for any last questions. I learned a lot from the birth plan session about what to expect at the hospital, various pain management options and important decisions to think about in advance of the delivery. I felt that interacting with Katelyn was effortless as she is very responsive to text messages if you have any questions along the way. My delivery was not what I expected. After heading to the hospital for triage at 39 weeks, I decided to move forward with an induction. Normally an induction takes anywhere between 12 to 36 hours, however, mine only took 7 hours. It was hard for me to convince the nurses at the hospital that I was in pain and things were progressing very quickly (unusual for a first time pregnancy). All in all, it went so fast that I ended up experiencing an unmedicated labor experience and didn't end up following my birth plan. Although Katelyn was not present prior to delivery, she did drive to the hospital as soon as she could and offered to support us as long as we'd like in the postpartum unit on both days after delivery. In terms of postpartum support, Katelyn was exceptional at caring for my newborn baby. She has a daughter of her own and is also a nanny to another family. I learned a lot about newborn care (giving a bath or using a baby wrap) from Katelyn; I felt she easily bonded with my daughter as her connection with infants felt very natural. If I end up having a second child, I would not hesitate to hire Katelyn again!

Darby Morris is an amazing doula. I was referred to her through the Women's Center at St. Luke's…read more Having her as part of my pregnancy and birth process was the best decision I could have made. As first time parents, my husband and I had no idea what to expect when it came to pregnancy, child birth, and the post partum recovery period. Having Darby throughout the entire process made us a little more sure of ourselves as partners and as parents. We had three two-hour long meetings during which we discussed my feelings, my relationship with my husband, and my expectations were as far as my birth plan. Her approach is both realistic and empathetic. Throughout my pregnancy, she sent me articles full of information about anything I asked her during our meetings. She was there at the hospital as my emotional support through labor and delivery, which gave my husband the opportunity to deliver our daughter. She came for a post partum check at our home a few days after we were discharged. Even two weeks later, she still checks on me to make sure that I am doing well. I could not have asked for a better support person. I recommend her services to anybody who needs a little extra support during their birth process.

Darby was an instrumental positive part of my birthing process with our second child. She has an…read moreincredible amount of knowledge and resources available. The hospital called me at 3am for my induction. I called Darby and she arrived to the hospital at the same time we did. It was great to have her there while we discussed the options available to us. With Darby's excellent knowledge, care, and support I was able to deliver without the use of pitocin or pain medication. During The pushing process, she even sat behind me as a back support. It was a beautiful birthing process. I wouldn't change a thing. She has even remained in conctact with is after the birth and sends us additional information about the growth and milestones of our baby. Thank you so much Darby! We hope to see you at our 3rd birth.