We were inspired to hire Amethyst as a Doula because we wanted someone experienced who would be on our side during the delivery day. We felt it was important to have someone on our team that we knew was looking out for our interest and not the hospital's. What we ended up getting was that and so much more. We are so grateful for all the help that Amethyst provided. Prior to the delivery day, Amethyst had two prep sessions with us at our apartment. These sessions made us so much more comfortable about what to expect on delivery day. She also guided us on preparing our birth plan. I get emotional when I think about how helpful Amethyst's support was on the delivery day. I don't know what we would have done without her. I can confidently say that hiring Amethyst was one of the best decisions we ever made. After the delivery, Amethyst helped us by preparing placenta pills and coming over for a follow up session. In this session she not only provided great tips on taking care of our newborn she facilitated a conversation that helped us get closure on the entire labor day and delivery process. I would 100% recommend Amethyst to anyone who is pregnant and considering getting a Doula. read more

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Let me start out by saying that Amethyst and everything and anything you can hope/wish/want in a doula/friend/support system, etc during this special time in your life! If you're thinking about a doula, debating it, stop what you are doing and say to yourself - yes I need this/ I deserve this! As a first time mom, I can say I had an easy pregnancy but towards the end my pregnancy got risky and I had to be induced 4 weeks early. Without the help and support from Amethyst I'm not sure I would have been as calm, cool and collected during my experience. But let me explain how I met Amethyst - throughout my pregnancy I can say I can a fairy good pregnancy. I gained a healthy amount of weight, I stayed active, no cravings, the usually morning sickness the first trimester, etc. the only slight difference is my blood pressure was slightly higher than what it was pre pregnancy. No big deal right? With my routine check ups my blood pressure stayed the same. So towards the end of my pregnancy and realize oh sh*t this is real - like this baby has to come out - I started to freak out! Are we prepared for this? What do I need? Do I know everything I need to know etc? So I started looking into hiring a doula. Mind you I didn't know 100% of what a doula does. I did a lot of research (midwife v doula), I asked my friends who had doulas what their experience was, the credentials, etc. of course I went searching at the usually search engines, google and yelp! And that's when I came across Amethyst profile, read her reviews, her credentials, and it was weird feeling but compared to the other profiles I just kept gng back to hers! Law of attraction people! Listen to it! :-) Anywho I gave Amethyst a call, she picked up right away, we had s great conversation and we set up an initial date to meet! I was so excited! She came to my home in westchester and my husband and I had about a little over an hour meeting with Amethyst. We spoke about our backgrounds, how she got into this field, our fears, etc and as soon as she left I remember both me and my husband looked at each other and said - we need her! This was on a Tuesday But that Friday - due to my blood pressure raising to risky levels - I had to be induced! So talk about timing! 40 hours of labor, with drugs pumped into my left and right because I wasn't dilating etc then ended up having a c section, amethyst was my rock! Yes my husband was there and was my rock as well but it's different. She was there for me and my husband from the moment I was induced to the moment I was being sent out for surgery! The entire time I was so thankful and thinking wow what timing! Someone I met literally 72 hours ago and I feel like I know her forever! She has a magical spirit! She explained the process of being induced, what to expect, some of the medical terms the doctors used, she was such an amazing support system, I just simply can't thank her enough! She saved me! So if you are hesitating - don't! Give her a call! It's a special time in your life! Us women don't really talk about pregnancy (pre/post) often but we should! What happens to our bodies, our spirits, etc we should be vocalizing it! It's not a negative thing' like we just accomplished something so badass as giving birth we should be praising ourselves! And amethyst is there for you! So go ahead and do it! You'll be happy you did! read more

The Rebozo Workshop with Amethyst was SUPER fun, easy to follow, and greatly informational. Not just 'a must' for any birth support professional, but also for any pregnant couple to use pre-labor, while laboring, as well as post-partum in order to better relax, connect, properly position, and comfort. As for the instructor? Amethyst is a delight and treat to follow, and her passion and knowledge of/for all things Rebozo and labor is simply infectious ~ in the best way possible. read more

Amethyst is the best. From hypnobirthing to actual labor, delivery, and newborn care, you'll find she has so much to offer, especially for anxious first time parents. She will make you feel at ease and is also great with nurses and doctors, making her an ideal advocate for mothers. If you are searching for a birth doula, I highly recommend her! read more

From the Mom: Amethyst provided an invaluable amount of clarity and support to both the prep and the actual birthing process. She helped me to understand what to expect and how to have a voice and a choice where possible. She helped to balance the experience of giving birth in a conservative hospital environment so that I felt the benefit of simultaneous perspectives without a sense of conflict. Her optimism and humor were reliable when my own were not. My single biggest reason for wanting to hire a doula was for assistance with laboring, especially from home. Even though that didn't happen (through no fault of her own), Amethyst provided so much support in varied other ways throughout the process I still felt hiring her was completely worth it. I cannot recommend her highly enough! From the Dad: My Wife (and I) had an unusually fast labor-birth process; The grounding and process orientation that Amethyst had provided us beforehand was invaluable. It gave a strength and grace towards what would happen, so we could role with whatever came up in the immediate. Of course having her there to help with talking to the team at the hospital- things the three of us had discussed before hand- in the moment was terrific; when our heads were spinning with how fast everything was happening. Having Amethyst walk us through various possibilities in the journey, as we planned the final weeks of pregnancy, could not have been more helpful; Amethyst has so much knowledge; wanting to go as "Crunchy" as possible but providing a base for "Real" actualities, gave us a chance to breathe into whatever came up. Thank Goodness we worked with her! read more

As first time parents, my OB/GYN highly recommended that we work with a doula. We also had close friends who had worked with doulas with their pregnancies and deliveries and their experiences were very encouraging. I did a lot of research (interviewed 8 different doulas) and within minutes of meeting Amethyst I knew she was the right match for our family. We are thankful that pregnancy was an easy and enjoyable season. Most of the preparation was mental and Amethyst played a major role in easing our anxieties, answering our (MANY) questions, providing reliable data, and also just rejoicing with us! My delivery experience ended up being much more stressful than we anticipated. The factors leading to that were not preventable but they were definitely scary and discouraging. Having Amethyst by my side as my labor progressed - reminding me how to breathe, providing calming essential oils, coaching me through my pushing, coaching my husband on how to care for me, and even helping me make hard decisions while in pain (which is very difficult to do!) was so so helpful. Amethyst is in the thick of it with you, and she won't leave your side.. Her compassion and dedication to you having a healthy and peaceful delivery is genuine. A doula often functions like an advocate when things are the most intense - Amethyst's counsel pre, during, and post delivery have lasted with both me and my husband. Our sessions before I went into labor were the most valuable. We learned so much from Amethyst. She is so informed, so well-read, and very respected in this field. She's truly an expert. Our postpartum visit was also helpful and reassuring - she is a wealth of information. Since working with Amethyst, we've already passed her name along to several expecting friends. There are so many unknowns as you prepare to give birth. Even if you have an excellent OB/GYN (which we did!), they can't spend as much time with you during labor as your doula can. You'll spend a lot of time with your doula, and one of the biggest pieces of advice we got was to make sure you really connect with your doula. I think Amethyst's personality is literally perfect for this role! She sparks joy and peace at just the right time and we are so blessed to have worked with her. read more

As a first time mom whose husband was not going to be able to attend birth, I decided that I need a doula and Amethyst just impressed me with her qualifications especially since I was taking hypnobirthing classes. With our 2 meetings during my pregnancy, Amethyst always had a plan and addressed all my questions and did not hesitate to answer any additional ones between and after the meetings. She recommended different exercises, breathing techniques and diet. I would describe Amethyst as caring, thorough and assertive. She stayed in touch with me throughout my labor that lasted throughout the night and when I decided it's time for her to support me at home, she was there early in the morning. I prepared myself with my doctor for my due date with a birthing plan which Amethyst helped compiling. However, my doctor was not able to attend my birth and I had to deal with a complete stranger. During that process, Amethyst, knowing what I wanted and did not want as a part of my birth experience, always provided support and advice when the new doctor wanted to take a certain action I was not comfortable with. She did not impose herself and was absolutely non-judgmental of any decision I made, but to the contrary, always supportive and after 28 hours of labor, believe me, you need somebody like that by your side; physically, emotionally and mentally. When I felt that I couldn't push no more, Amethyst was reassuring all the way of the progress and encouraging for me to go on for a few more pushes. I truly am most appreciative of her as my doula and the service she provides to other moms. I certainly recommend her to all moms. If she could handle my character, and at birth that is, I am sure she will be the soothing companion she was with me. Thank you so much, Amethyst! read more

Before becoming pregnant, we were never people that pictured ourselves having a doula. It didn't seem like "us." We're very independent people, very practical, a little skeptical, and it's not always easy for us to be vulnerable around people we don't know very well, let alone let them be a part of the most intimate and important moment in our lives. So when we started down the road of interviewing doulas, we had our doubts. But when we spoke with Amethyst on our initial phone call, then the subsequent in-person interview, her authenticity was so apparent. She has a big, bubbly personality that is in pretty stark contrast to our reservedness, but she was so warm we felt comfortable from the beginning. She took the time to get to know us, get a feel for our personalities, and clearly wanted to help us come up with the right plan for our needs. Making us even more comfortable was the fact that Amethyst was such a great resource of information and was very thoughtful when answering our many questions. Knowing she had our back as we prepared for delivery allowed us to focus less on learning everything we possibly could about childbirth and instead spend time getting ourselves mentally and physically prepared for parenthood. When the big day finally arrived, Amethyst was in constant contact with us in the early stages of labor. Upon arriving at our home, it became readily apparent how profound the comfort and support an experienced doula can provide. She was in total control of the situation, making sure we had everything ready for the hospital while never losing focus on keeping the mother-to-be feeling comfortable and safe. Once at the hospital, labor progressed very quickly, but throughout all of the chaos of the moment, Amethyst offered a nurturing and steady hand. The doctors were gearing up for a late-stage intervention, but Amethyst kept the focus on pushing, and thanks to her guidance and support our beautiful baby boy was birthed without any interventions. After the birth, Amethyst stuck around just long enough for us to feel comfortable with our new family and checked in on us the following week to make sure parenthood was going smoothly for us. We watched her demonstrate her world famous swaddling technique and still dream about the homemade lactation cookies she gave us. We highly recommend Amethyst, and should we be lucky enough to have another child, absolutely plan on working with her again. -- A&Z, parents to W read more

We heard about Amethyst by chance through a friend of a friend. The connection and trust we heard she established was enough for us to set up a free consultation, where we'd learn more about her. Right from the start, she was warm, grounded, and a wealth of information for new parents who had no clue what was to come. Amethyst's years of experience and qualifications go well beyond the average doula in my opinion, and this is what initially sold us. We knew having her by our side in a hospital where we'd decided to give birth would be a tremendous asset. She was extremely well equipped to navigate that setting and be our advocate, especially since I was determined to have a natural birth, and wanted to labor as much as possible at home away from the unfamiliar hospital setting. Amethyst was 100% supportive of what we had decided would be the best birthing plan for us, and her open-mindedness and empathy have allowed her to help women through every kind of birth there is - whether it's at home, a hospital, a birthing center and natural or assisted - you name it. We decided to practice hypnobirthing with Amethyst, which my husband, Clay, and I read up on and felt would be a great help to prepare us for the most natural and calm birth possible. These additional classes with Amethyst were important because they allowed us to get to know one another better through discussion. Hypnobirthing definitely helped me remain calm and centered in this crazy city in the weeks leading up to my birthing day. All her meetings - hypnobirthing or pre-natal doula meetings - really helped Clay and I disconnect from the everyday and reconnect as soon-to-be parents. The final pre-natal session and the birthing day itself are what absolutely stand out as the most valuable time with Amethyst. While she's naturally a very energetic and bubbly personality, during these times Amethyst was serene and strong. Her calm, level-headed presence made me feel absolutely ready. She was a steady guiding hand whenever we needed it. My husband and I had a private and personal birthing day together, but we could not have imagined doing it without Amethyst there in the wings for us whenever we needed her. She is literally ready for anything! There is no doubt that she helped me have the natural birth I wanted, and helped me remain at home laboring as long as possible. The week following our son's birth we met one last time with Amethyst where we recounted the amazing day together and she gave us our wonderful placenta encapsulation goods and some very thoughtful gifts as well. We would recommend Amethyst to anyone looking for an intuitive, experienced, passionate partner during this amazing time. I say 'partner' because she was able to anticipate and know exactly the kind of support Clay and I needed throughout our birthing day. She was never invasive. She never "coached" us. She stood back and let us be together, but assisted only if and when it was needed. We are so grateful to have crossed paths with Amethyst. read more

We are so grateful for everything Amethyst did for us before labor, during labor, and after labor. We are so happy that we decided to hire a doula to assist us with the birth of our first child. After watching a few documentaries and reading books on birthing, I really wanted to try my best to have a normal, unmedicated birth. Doulas were recommended for anyone going that route as they are not only your advocate at the hospital but they are an impartial, unemotional presence that help keep the couple calm and focused on their goals. Also, we wanted to keep our birth private from even our parents to avoid having their natural anxiety and concern cloud our judgment. Having Amethyst as our doula enabled us to have the BEST experience. We are so glad that we found her! Amethyst is very positive, knowledgeable, and thoughtful and she helped us so much without it ever feeling intrusive. She stayed over night with us in the hospital, reminded me of my birth preferences when my OB suggested certain procedures, and made sure that breastfeeding was successful for me before leaving us. Amethyst was always respectful of my wishes and when I decided to change my birth plan and go with an epidural, she didn't make me feel bad or push me one way or another. It was so nice to have her with us. My husband was so happy with the decision. We were the first of all our friends to hire a doula and our positive experience is now including them to also go this route. My husband was so relieved to have Amathyst with us. He said she took the pressure off of him and enabled him to enjoy the experience rather than be worried about me. He talks about the benefits of hiring a doula to every friend of ours that is expecting. We would absolutely recommend Amethyst to all our friends and family. I had a fantastic birth experience and I can't imagine going through it without Amethyst by our side. read more

Amethyst is a gift. She is full of light, positivity, compassion and limitless energy. Our little family feels so lucky to have found her. My husband and I were looking for support for the birth of our first baby but had a couple of reservations as we started our search. Any fears that we had about a doula being in opposition to hospital staff or eclipsing the partner's role at the birth were quickly dissolved once we met with Amethyst. Doctors and nurses adore her. She helped support my husband and I as a team and believes strongly in strengthening the partners' bond leading up to delivery so that a couple can start their life together as parents in a loving and cohesive way. By the time the big day rolled around, we felt prepared, excited, and so trusting of Amethyst that I called her before I called the doctor when my water broke! I could write a novel about all the ways she supported us during that long and beautiful night (and day and then night again). She never tired, she was grounded and peaceful when I needed her to be and light and laughing when I needed a boost and she had a technique to soothe just about any issue that came up whether it be emotional or physical or somewhere in between. Not to mention the fact that she turned the hospital room into a relaxing cocoon with electric candles, aromatherapy and music. I felt safe and cared for and listened to the entire time. I continue to feel that way. Amethyst was and is always there for us. Her visits and support post-birth have been just as valuable, if not more so, than the ones before our daughter was born. I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend her! read more

Amethyst is warmth and competence personified. Our first interview with her was sweet - she was feeling us out, as she does all her clients, to understand what needs and preferences we had - but it was in her second meeting with us that we began to feel how deep and considered her knowledge of pregnancy, birth and early childhood is. We could ask her about any detail of pregnancy or early childhood, any idea, practice, book, or DVD we'd heard of from parents or friends, and each time we'd get back a serious, nuanced opinion based on both research and significant personal experience. Amethyst is also seemingly master-trained or certified in pretty much anything you can get a certification for. She made us feel safe and taken care of throughout the process, and we were so grateful both for the comfort of knowing that she'd be there when the time came, regardless of what might happen with doctors switching in or out, and for her amazing help the day of the birth itself. Your mileage may vary, but Amethyst took my wife through exercises in the room that dropped our baby from high in the belly to ready to pop in about an hour, and she only had to push for about 20 minutes as a result. The doctor was stunned by how effective her techniques were at getting the baby to drop. If you want to feel and BE taken care of during your pregnancy, you cannot make a better choice than to hire Amethyst. read more

Like many first time moms, I didn't know what to expect from labor. I felt fear and at other times denial (do I really have to get this baby out?!) I wanted to do it naturally but wanted to have the option to have an epidural if it became too much for me without worrying about judgement. I was hesitant to take the birth classes because I didn't want to hear about all of the complications - I didn't want fear added into the process. Enter Amethyst... Amethyst was recommended to us by my friend who had a great experience with her as a birth doula. My husband and I met with Amethyst in our home and as soon as she left we both breathed a sigh of relief and agreed to hire her. We signed up for her birth classes which were nominally more expensive than classes offered in the Park Slope area and the big (huge) bonus is that the classes were in our home where my husband and I could feel relaxed and ask questions specific to our concerns. Amethyst believes that birth is natural and that our bodies were meant to go through labor. She teaches hypnobirthing which is an approach to labor that uses visualization and breathing exercises focused on keeping you relaxed during labor so your body and mind can do what they need to do. It also includes clear ways that your partner can support you during labor and beforehand. And then labor comes....I can tell you this, I felt 100% physically and emotionally supported by Amethyst at the most vulnerable I have ever been. She supported my husband as the primary support person to me during labor and she was always there offering both of us support and guidance. I have said to friends that there wasn't a single contraction where I felt I was on my own. I felt both of them there as back up and it made all the difference to my experience and to my ability to complete labor naturally. (It is worth saying here that I also felt that I wouldn't have been judged had I decided that I wanted/needed an epidural.) Amethyst took away the guess work of when to go to the hospital, she advocated for me when she felt the medical staff were pushing for things at a moment that wouldn't benefit me and I felt like she anticipated needs and figured out how to get them met. She was our advocate and support and a warm and loving presence during labor. Amethyst has truly answered a calling she is made for. We can't recommend her highly enough. Post labor she came and sat with my husband and I and we talked through the labor and retold the birth story which was really healing and also interesting to me to hear what was happening outside of my experience. She continued to help support us after our son was born and came to our home to show us swaddling and other newborn care techniques. All in all - she was a true gift to our family and to the safe delivery of our son. read more

Amethyst is one of those people who just makes you feel welcome and comfortable right off the bat! I took her rebozo class and it was wonderful. She is thorough, informative, warm, and friendly. I am so glad I was able to train with Amethyst specifically. I feel so much more confident in assisting mothers with this fabulous tool. If you are a doula or birth professional looking for a good instructor and a super fun day of learning and connecting with other professionals, take this class. It is affordable and WORTH IT. read more

The Robozo workshop with Amethyst was simply amazing. In no time, Amethyst made us all feel so comfortable and at ease. We learned all the amazing techniques to be used during labor but also in every day life to simply relax, connect. It was all in the atmosphere of fun and pure joy. And the entire day just flew, leaving us with great new skills, beautiful memories and new friends. read more

Alex and I decided we wanted to have a natural birth with as little intervention as possible at the Brooklyn Birthing Center. After much research we decided that hiring a doula would help us to feel more confident in the weeks before our sons birth, whilst feeling supported and guided during the labor and delivery itself. We found Amethyst online and after reading her long list of glowing testimonials and seeing how much experience she has in so many areas of child birth (Reboso, Hypnobirthing, Placenta Encapsulation, Lactation consultant... the list goes on), we knew we had to meet her. We were greeted by her beautiful warmth and open, enthusiastic personality during our first meeting. Amethyst completely supported our ideals for our journey through a natural pregnancy and child birth and we knew immediately that we wanted to hire her as our doula. We had a couple of at-home visits with Amethyst in the weeks leading up to our due date where she taught us how we could best use our apartment during early labor, when to call her, what to expect etc. When we went into labor, it took a while before I could call it active labor and head to the birthing Center. Amethyst was always on the end of the phone to answer any questions I had and would check in with me frequently. She was so helpful during that time and really helped me to stay calm and patient. When my labor FINALLY turned active, we went to the birthing center and called Amethyst to join us there. The moment she entered the room, she got straight to work with coaching Alex and I through the unknown territory of giving birth. She turned down the lights, got out my favorite essential oils, put on the soft sound of the ocean on her speakers in the background and gave my back, legs and feet massage. Combined with her calming presence, I was immediately filled with the confidence that I could have the birth I had been dreaming of having and that I had the best team next to me for the journey. We welcomed our sweet BIG (9.7lb) baby boy at 5:22am after nine hours of active labor and almost two hours of pushing. Amethyst stayed with us for at least 2 hours after the birth to help us with the initial latch and to navigate the first moments of our new lives as parents. Both Alex and I know without a doubt that we couldn't have done it without Amethyst by our sides and so we say to anyone considering hiring a doula, hire Amethyst!! She will instill confidence in your pregnancy and your ability to give birth. We will never forget what she did for us and how lucky we are to have a healthy baby boy to share our most wonderful birth story with. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your beautiful spirit and hard work Amethyst! read more

We cannot even begin to say how amazing Amethyst is!! Not only is she an excellent (seriously excellent) doula but she is a wonderful person with some of the brightest and warmest energy you will find. My husband and I had interviewed other doulas before meeting Amethyst and none of them compared. As soon as we connected with her we knew she was the right fit for us. Being that this was our first child we decided we wanted to find a Doula to help educate and guide us through our first birth. We knew very little and had many questions that were going unanswered with my current OB. Now having gone through this beautiful, life changing experience, my husband and I can honestly say that we hope to have Amethyst be a part of future pregnancies and births. We wanted someone who was knowledgable to guide us as well as help us achieve our desired birth. Amethyst was nothing short of spectacular and we would not have been able to achieve our birth wishes without her. She helped us overcome fears, realize and craft our desired birth plan, and aided us through navigating the medical system to accommodate our needs. Birth is magical and full of unknowns, and it was beyond valuable to have built a relationship with Amethyst, who helped us through all of our challenges. If you are thinking about having a doula, we would without a shadow of a doubt recommend this lovely lady. She is one of a kind! read more

I truly cannot say enough good things about Amethyst! She was our doula for our child's birth. We were first time parents and I knew I wanted extra support and an advocate to be there for me and my husband and my baby as we went through our labor and delivery. What I wasn't prepared for was the wealth of knowledge and support she provided us the entire time leading up to the birth and after. We chose to do private hypnobirthing classes with Amethyst and I'm so glad we did. The techniques and information she gave us made us feel empowered through our birthing process. Not to mention the meditation techniques helped me through a lot of the anxiety with pregnancy and labor and delivery. We had a few changes to our birth plan despite all our best efforts, and Amethyst helped to ease my mind and provide me with amazing knowledge and insight into my options and choices as I was facing them on my birthing day, in addition to helping us with difficult breast feeding obstacles after our sons birth. She was truly amazing every step of the way and I cannot say enough how grateful I am for having her as our Doula. I would HIGHLY recommend her to any future parents out there looking for an amazing source of support, strength and knowledge during their pregnancy and birthing journey! read more

When my wife told me that she wanted to hire a doula to support her through the birth of our son, I was initially a bit skeptical, but hiring Amethyst turned out to be a wonderful decision, as she proved to be an invaluable asset to us! Becoming first-time parents must truly be one of the most daunting experiences that one will face in life, and having an experienced hand in Amethyst by our side to guide us through the journey really made us feel a lot more prepared and confident about everything. We hit it off immediately with Amethyst; she is so personable, full of energy and confidence - I really cannot imagine someone not getting along with her. In our two pre-natal visits with her, she was really able to put our minds at ease by covering a lot of ground regarding what we needed to know and how to prepare, as well as answering all of our questions. While we had prepared for a natural childbirth, medical circumstances dictated that my wife have an immediate C-section. Even so, we found it extremely valuable to have Amethyst there as a resource, being suddenly thrust into a situation that we had not prepared for. She really helped put us into the right frame of mind and guided us through the afternoon and evening, sometimes interacting with and making suggestions to the hospital staff to make my wife feel comfortable. She was a very calming and soothing influence in what was otherwise one of the most chaotic days of our lives. Her post-natal follow-up was also invaluable in terms of caring for the baby, especially in those crucial first few weeks - we really learned a lot of great information from her! And, she also made herself available to answer questions for several weeks afterwards, which proved to be a great resource as well. All in all, we really cannot thank her or recommend her highly enough, and would readily hire her again! read more

Amethyst was the perfect choice for our family. After interviewing three doulas, we selected her for her warm and fun personality and the genuine interest she showed in our wishes and helping us achieve a safe and healthy delivery. She was very intentional about making time to get to know us leading up to our baby's birth. As with every labor and delivery, ours had unexpected turns. Amethyst was present, calm, and encouraging - even during the tough moments. She was a wonderful partner to my husband and me and far exceeded our expectations. We pass her name on to anyone we know in the market for a doula. Amethyst, we are forever grateful for the care you gave to our family before, during, and after the most important time of our lives. read more

My partner and I hired Amethyst to teach a private Hypnobirthing class. I really cannot recommend Amethyst more highly. She brought such incredible light and energy to our home during my pregnancy and really made me feel confident and secure about my birth plan and going into the birth process. Amethyst is warm, funny, kind, and reliable. I highly recommend her childbirth education class. read more

We were first interested in hiring Amethyst because of her extensive range of skills and services offered. Her skills and training as a Doula covered so many different types of birthing practices and techniques, such as Hypnobirthing, which we were interested in. She was also able to offer us individual personalized birth classes and encapsulate our placenta. It was amazing to be able to work with one person for all of these things as it helped us to get to know her better and have a totally cohesive prenatal, birth and post-natal, experience. When we first met Amethyst we were immediately drawn to her incredible energy. She is one of those people who radiates warmth and positivity. She made us feel instantly at ease about any concerns we had.Throughout our prenatal meetings she was incredible open to hearing about our preferences and eased any concerns we had about the birth experience. During the birth she was essential in keeping me calm, focused and motivated, never letting me doubt that I could birth my baby. In the end I was able to have the birth experience I so desired, which was at home without any medical intervention. Whether in a hospital or at home, I would highly recommend Amethyst and put all of my trust in her skills. You can tell that she truly loves her work and it show in all aspects and details of her care. read more

I hired Amethyst for placenta encapsulation and she was WONDERFUL! The promptness, warmth, and knowledge she showed me and my family made us all instantly fall in love with her. The pills, tincture, and salve were wonderful quality and packaged beautifully. She clearly loves this work and is meant for it! I would HIGHLY recommend her services. Thank you so much for helping me when I needed it most Amethyst! read more

Words cannot express how grateful I am to Amethyst for being there for us on the most exciting (any scary) day of our lives. When I first met Amethyst she instantly put me at ease with her calm and supportive demeanor. She talked us through the entire process and was very informative and able to answer all our questions. We decided that we would also have Amethyst as our hypnobirthing instructor. She came to our home to teach the classes and for our pre-birth meetings, which was so helpful as it was summer in NYC! I felt very comfortable with what I knew already about giving birth, but she was very good at answering all the questions my husband had, and informing me of all the things I hadn't yet learned. Once I went into labor she talked me through laboring at home through the night and we met up at the hospital. I couldn't deliver in the birthing center like I wanted because there was meconium in my water, but Amethyst helped to set the scene in the Labor and Delivery room so I felt relaxed and ready for anything. She talked me through everything which was so helpful, because being a first-time mom, I didn't really know what was going to happen and the nurses and doctors talk so fast and don't always clue you in. But Amethyst translated what I didn't understand and helped to me to feel like I could conquer it all. She felt like family from the first day we met and I was so happy to have her by my side during the most scary and exciting time of my life. She talked me through all the breathing, hard and scary times, and celebrated with me through the wins. She was also my cheerleader and coach, and made me feel 100% confidant that I could do it. I have no doubt that having Amethyst by my side not only made me feel more comfortable, but made my pregnancy and delivery far less stressful and helped me to enjoy every moment. Thank you Amethyst! ~ Rhiannon & Jason Clark read more

I just had the pleasure of taking the Rebozo workshop with Amethyst, and it was such a fabulous experience. It was worth every penny! I gained such an amazing amount of knowledge and new skills in just one day. I feel that I am walking away with incredible new tools in my mental doula bag. The class gave me a plethora of new ways to help my clients. I would absolutely recommend this class to all of my birthworker friends as well as expectant couples looking for a day of relaxing and learning in an environment of trust and warmth. Amethyst has a bubbly and energetic presence, while simultaneously being an incredibly grounded teacher. She guided the class at an easygoing pace, giving ample time to really explore all of the new techniques. Her style of teaching was incredibly thorough and effective because she made sure to present all of the information and techniques in such a manner that they were equally accessible to all types of learners. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to take the class. read more

The first time I spoke with Amethyst on the phone I had a feeling she was the one. She was so easy to talk to, had great energy and seemed so self-assured, and after my husband and I met with her we knew she would be our doula. I had a very long, 49 hour labor and Amethyst helped me get through it in many ways. She kept me believing in myself when things became intense and offered a grounded, reassuring presence. Ours was a home birth and because my labor was so long, we came close to needing to transfer to the hospital to get things moving. Towards the end of the second day, Amethyst suggested that we take a walk and showed me a technique to help my contractions get stronger. I was exhausted and feeling a little worried, but by the end of the walk things were really starting to move and I gave birth to our baby girl at home in our bed a few hours later. We are so grateful for Amethyst being a part of the amazing team that helped to make our home birth a reality. I highly recommend Amethyst if you are looking for a very experienced doula who knows her stuff and will be there for you through and through. read more