We love, love, loved working with Suzanne. We didn't find her until about 36 weeks in or so because I was so busy with work I didn't even think to work with a doula even though I had the first time around in CA. I found her through a FB page after reaching out to a few other doulas and Suzanne was by far the best match, oozing a warmth and loving nature that resonated with me. Not only is Suzanne an amazing soul but she's also insanely knowledgeable about so many things pre and post partum. She helped me navigate almost too many things to list, a breech baby, switching to a provider that was genuinely supportive of my desire to have a vbac, an ECV (it didn't work the first time with my breech daughter and I'm convince Suzanne guiding me through the breathing was the reason he flipped this time in addition to a great provider! But Suzanne's help made it possible for me to really relax and let my bub move along with the doctor's hands.), an unmedicated VBAC and more. A huge bonus is she somehow also managed to capture pictures during the birth while staying at my side the whole time. If you're looking for a doula team, look no further than Suzanne and her team. read more

We are so glad to have hired Suzanne to be part of our birth journey. Suzanne came recommended from a friend who also hired her. Suzanne is friendly and shared a wealth of knowledge ahead of the birth that was very helpful. She had my wife start hand expressing breastmilk and trying out the pumps ahead of the birth which really helped with the milk coming in post partum. My wife had a long and complicated labor - 55 hours of total labor including over 4 hours of pushing. Initially we texted Suzanne to let her know about the labor and she checked in with us every couple of hours. As the labor dragged on she asked to come over that's when we really got to see Suzanne's magic and expertise in action. She was really helpful in finding ways to help my wife relieve pain such as using our bathroom and bringing over a TENS device to reduce pain. At the hospital, Suzanne guided us through options that the doctor / nurse presented us and we observed her push back when appropriate. Watching her push back on the medical team was important later in our labor as my wife and I were empowered to push back on the OB when the OB suggested using forceps. We pushed back on the doctor to give us more time. Our labor was taking a long time because baby was nose up and was coming down crooked. Suzanne was key in positioning my wife in an all fours position that rotated the baby nose down so that she could make it further down the birth canal to a point where the OB could use a vacuum assist instead of forceps - a much safer procedure. I truly believe that without Suzanne, my wife would have ended up with a C-section but we were ultimately able to avoid it because of Suzanne's expertise. After the birth, Suzanne's lactation consultation was also very helpful and the photos she captured during labor were magical. Momma and baby are doing great and we are so grateful for Suzanne. read more

We are grateful to find Suzanne Ledbetter as our birth doula. We wanted VBAC for our 2nd baby since my birth experience with my 1st child was unpleasant and the recovery from C-section was slow and long. We were praying for a redemptive experience for our 2nd baby. Through Suzanne we learned about the choices that we could have and it's eye opening to know information that I never knew before from my OB. I felt empowered to make decisions about my own delivery. Suzanne recommended Virginia Mason as our provider and delivery hospital. We were so glad that we made the decision to transfer our care to VM during our last two months of pregnancy. My 2nd birth experience was truly amazing. It was completely natural with no medication. Suzanne played a crucial role to help me with breathing techniques and coaching me with different positions to manage my pain. Within 10 minutes of pushing, our handsome boy was out to see the world! We highly recommend Suzanne and her team! This redemptive VBAC journey is worth of every penny! read more

The real benefit of my Doula is lifelong relationship. I decided early on that I would not have a Doula! I didn't not want that energy at my side while giving birth. Thankfully a friend gave birth and I read her birth story and noticed all the ways in which her Doula helped the couple. Calling was the best pregnancy decision I made at 36 weeks. I had been seeing an OB at Evergreen. She suggested I talk to the midwives. I loved them! I also rented a birthing tub! I felt a surge of relief at my birthing preferences. I had my team! During the LONG wait she was there with daily words of encouragement, advice, wisdom, recommendations and more. I did it all! My water ruptured at 10:40 p.m. May 8. We headed in. We called her at 5 am. With her help I continued to labor naturally and in the comfort of my tub. However I was one of the lucky moms who suffered severe back labor and also needed constant monitoring. I chose to receive an epidural around 11:00 a.m. My rest was complicated by the fact the dang baby monitor needed to be held in an exact position, so what does any good Doula do... hold the monitor to my stomach while I slept. That's right, for two hours she held a monitor in place while I snored and caught up on sleep. After a short break, round two of sleep and round two of her holding a monitor to my stomach. After sleep, she started working with me on positions during contractions in order to move the pregnancy along. As I reached 9 cm, my epidural failed. She was there to help advocate for me that something was wrong. After completely redoing the epidural I began pushing around 8 pm. After 2 hours of pushing and a second failed epidural, a doctor was brought in to give a second opinion. The doctors advised us that a c-section may be necessary due to the baby's positioning and consistent heart monitoring. At 10:40 p.m. I was wheeled into the operating room with Suzanne by my side. She kept me calm while they prepared me for surgery. As my daughter was born, Suzanne snapped photos of the delivery and her birth. I am so incredibly grateful for these photos as she captured the moment I met my daughter for the first time. As we were moved into the recovery room she continued to be on it, placing our daughter in my husbands arms and capturing that moment on video and in pictures. As soon as their introduction was completed Suzanne was quick to introduce breastfeeding, making sure that I knew how to hold and initiate nursing. After spending 18 hours by my side, she said her goodbyes and left us to bond as family. It is the aftercare Suzanne provides that continues to amaze me. I find myself texting her daily; * Is it normal that... * Should I be concerned... * Explain to me how "xyz" works... Suzanne is wonderful and answers each question with grace, wisdom and a touch of humor. Making new parents feel at ease with each of our decisions. The care doesn't end once your child is here, following the birth Suzanne will make a postpartum care visit to check in with you, help with nursing and more (I heard she will even watch the baby while you shower if needed). you are also invited to her Facebook community group which is a built in support system for moms and dads. If it isn't clear already, our Doula, Suzanne, has become a part of our family. I am truly thankful to her for the support she provided to me, my husband and our daughter. read more

Dedicated Doulas are the real deal! I knew a doula would be essential to my dream birth of having a natural birth, so my husband and I interviewed several doulas before we settled on Suzanne and Cari. During my labor, Cari anticipated my needs like a true pro. I had some serious back labor, and Cari was there providing counter pressure, massage, vocalizing contractions with me, and also being my cheerleader with words of affirmation. A complete gem of a doula. She fed me honey packets and even got me a smoothie to keep my energy levels up. Cari was always present and never once seemed like she wanted things to hurry along even though it was Christmas. I would highly recommend Dedicated Doulas to anyone looking for a doula. I know they'll be our go to if we have another child. read more

Suzanne, Cari, and The Dedicated Doula team were a huge part of why I had an amazing birth! I was nervous about giving birth and felt like I needed someone knowledgeable on our team. My husband and I knew that Suzanne would be an awesome fit after our first consult call with her. At that time, we were trying to make a decision to change hospitals and I was approaching my third trimester. She was so knowledgeable about the details of each local hospital and provided a lot of insight to help us make that decision. I'm so thankful for that conversation and for making the switch. Suzanne and Cari came to our house and spent several hours going over the third trimester of pregnancy, birth prep, post-partum care, baby care, breastfeeding, and answered all of our questions. This really helped put my mind at ease and made me feel more prepared to give birth. We also had another meeting with them to put our birth plan together closer to birth. When I went into labor, my husband and I were in constant communication with Cari. She gave us the advice and tools we needed to labor at home for as long as possible, which was my goal. Suzanne and Cari both came to visit us postpartum as soon as I voiced that we were having issues with breastfeeding. We also have beautiful pictures that Cari took at the hospital and newborn photos done by Suzanne, so special to have those photos because we didn't take many at the hospital. I am forever thankful that we made the decision to work with The Dedicated Doula team! You will not find people as caring and genuine as this team! They are definitely hired for my future pregnancies! read more

Our doula Suzanne was personally recommended by our midwife at Virginia Mason, and having her by our side throughout pregnancy and after birth has been our most important source of support and expertise. Having gone through IVF, a high-risk pregnancy (placenta previa), and a cesarean, we had an amazing team of reproductive endocrinologists, midwives, and OBs along the way, and still, Suzanne gave us advice on nutrition, baby/hospital prep, personal care, and newborn care that we didn't receive anywhere else. Other than first-trimester nausea (don't miss that!), I felt so great during pregnancy and have had an awesome recovery because of the custom care plan Suzanne created for us. Simple but important recommendations like specific water-intake and protein requirements because of IVF made a huge difference instantly (and none of our other care providers mentioned any of these!) Leg cramps disappeared, I slept gloriously up until delivery, and we got a MAJOR headstart on breastfeeding and encouraging my supply to come in. All my girlfriends have remarked that they wished they had gotten her advice to jumpstart their breastfeeding journeys.  Having Suzanne by our side in the OR was amazing, and my partner appreciated her support there the most. Suzanne kept us comfortable and calm, engaged my husband in the birthing experience, and was our greatest advocate immediately after birth, staying by my side while he went with baby for vitals check and then bringing baby straight to me for skin-to-skin. In the days and weeks post-partum, she has been there for every panicked question and "Am I doing this right?" moment. Even with as much support as we have at home, my parents regularly say "Text Suzanne! Ask Suzanne!"  Oh, and book the photography. You won't regret it. read more

Hiring Suzanne and Cari from the Dedicated Doula Team was probably the best decision I made throughout my pregnancy journey. The amount of support they provided to my partner and I throughout the whole process was truly above and beyond what was expected. My daughter is 5 months now and I am confident I could still lean on them for support if I needed it. Suzanne answered my (what felt like) 100s of breastfeeding/baby questions in the first few months and I appreciate her so much. The assistance that my partner and I got during pregnancy and delivery was phenomenal. Suzanne and Cari are SO knowledgeable and supportive I don't know what I would do without them. If we end up going for baby #2, there is no way I would want to do It without their support! When my little one was ready to make her appearance in the world, Suzanne was by my side starting in triage but texting endlessly in the days leading up to the big day, helping me to prepare. Suzanne was a calming presence in the delivery room that I needed. She was able to anticipate what might come next and give me a quick run down of what decisions I might need to soon make. She kept up with helping me with position changes to help little one progress. She also made sure I knew and felt confident in speaking up for myself when those difficult situations arose. My birth was such a positive experience because of my whole birth team, Suzanne was an enormous part of that. I have met all of the other doulas with the dedicated doula team and would also trust them in being my support person. I recommend this group of wonderful women over and over and over again! read more

We hired Suzanne as our doula and photographer for the birth of our second child, and we had an amazing experience with her! We met her first in person for our prenatal appointment and maternity photos. She is very easy to talk to and helped guide our thoughts about how we hoped the labor and birth process would go, and took beautiful maternity pictures of us with our son. She kept up with us through texts and was easy to reach when I went into labor early at 37 weeks. It ended up being a long process, with about 48 hours of prodromal labor before we were admitted into the labor ward. She was with us every step, from our home to the hospital. She kept me moving and trying new things to make progress and talked us through options when I was completely worn out and we needed to change plans. Suzanne took more photos as our daughter arrived, capturing that wonderful moment for us. Two weeks later, we had a final visit in our home to debrief about the experience and to take family photos. Suzanne was worth every penny and we would highly recommend working with her! read more

My partner and I are so grateful to have Suzanne, Cari and the Dedicated Doula as part of our care team! As first time parents, we were originally debating on whether to move forward with a doula or trying to navigate this experience on our own. I look back and can't imagine how we would have survived without them! They were lifesavers and an absolute blessing who made our birth experience incredibly positive. From the moment we initially connected with Suzanne, we knew we would be in assertive yet caring hands and we trusted she had a dedicated team beside her. We worked closely with both Suzanne and Cari but have gotten to know the whole team through the numerous doula/client picnics they hold each month. Beyond providing doula care and service for birth and pre/postpartum, they have done an incredible job bringing together an amazing and supportive community of individuals going through the same stages in life together. This shows how deeply they care about the families they have touched and how they want to see each one of us in our best light. We cannot imagine going through this journey without the Doula Team by our side. Suzanne and Cari were professional and confident through their vast experiences and I felt comfortable and at ease every time I was with them. read more

The Dedicated Doula team is what made my birth experience the most amazing experience I've ever had among my 4 kids. Going into the labor I had a lot of concerns and trauma from pass birth experiences and they handed them like a champ. When it came time for me to go into labor which happens multiple times during my pregnancy. They were there every step by the way, and super supportive. In addition they were the backbone I needed when my labor seemed to never go the way I expected every time I was admitted for contractions, but my labor didn't progress. They came every time and stayed with me without complaint and with a smile every visit. When it was actually go time,  they were ready and were so helpful. The pictures they got were stunning. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a doula or even just photography. If I were to ever have a baby again (I'm not, though) I'd choose them every time. Throughout my birth and pregnancy, on the team, Suzanne was a godsend. I remember when she noted my differently shaped belly because of my baby being transverse,  and how annoyed I got with all the inversions (planks for pregnant women)she had me do. I'm sure I nagged and complained a lot, as it was a physically taxing pregnancy- and she took it all in stride. She accompanied me to almost every false-but-not-false alarm labor trip to the ER and continually supported me in whatever I wanted/needed at the time, and Suzanne would be my voice when I was too dejected or tired to speak up for myself. When it was actually the day I had my daughter, Suzanne was the best support I could ever had. The way that she recognized my body patterns when I refused to, do to catching me when I fell- LITERALLY as I fainted twice in labor, was so important to me. Especially when my partner had to leave to watch the other kids, so he couldn't be there to support me during my short labor. I'd recommend Suzanne a thousand times over and choose her again if fate ever decided I needed more kids. Suzanne was one of my biggest strengths during my pregnancy and birth and I couldn't thank her enough. read more

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Suzanne and Cari from The Dedicated Doula Team are AMAZING!!! Can't recommend them enough! I had an unmedicated vaginal birth with a 9+ lb baby. I can honestly say I couldn't have done it without Suzanne's knowledge and encouragement along the way. She helped me change positions, communicate my wants and needs to nurses, teach my partner to help and encourage me along the way, breathe through contractions, how to push, etc. The list goes on and on... The team is great with communication leading up to my child's birth. We felt cared for and safe to ask any questions that arose both before and after the pregnancy. (No questions are too dumb to ask...). Cari came to our home for an in-person birth preparation session. She answered all the questions we had with evidence based information, providing us a sense of relief and readiness. The team also provides postpartum care, lactation consultation, and continues to check on our postpartum mental health! I had a great birth experience because of them and I would hire them again 100x!!! Thank you for being awesome! They truly feel like family that we can turn to and trust! read more

Suzanne is a wealth of knowledge regarding pregnancy, birth, postpartum and the Seattle birthing community. She is always just a text away and very responsive. Regarding my birth, she took over 500 photos that I absolutely love and will always cherish! I can't wait to share them with my daughter as she grows up. Looking back, Suzanne took initiative throughout my birth - ensuring the tub was a good temperature, providing my toddler with a stool so he could see into the tub, reminding me to hydrate, setting up a fan, and I'm sure many more things that I didn't notice while in labor land. She came back to visit after baby was here and helped me process my birth, which I find to be so valuable even with a birth that turned out how I wanted it to! She also works with an amazing team, and I was 100% comfortable if her backup, Cari, would have needed to attend my birth. As a bonus, they have built a community of moms with Facebook groups and events (my family had so much fun at their Christmas party with Santa!). Highly recommend working with Suzanne and her team! read more

Suzanne was very responsive when I first contacted her throughout the pregnancy and during the pregnancy. I am thankful that she had and executed in backup plans incase no one could show up fast enough and with my fear of being abandoned again by my previous kids doula. She never made me feel like I was crazy even though I probably was a little. The pictures of the birth were amazing and captured exactly what I desired. I also found it amazing she brought little gift bags to the birthing center for the team. Very thoughtful and sweet. read more

Suzanne was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was a back up to our original doula. We had never met her before. She walked in while my wife was in active labor and without any of us having exchanged prior ideas or words assessed the situation and immediately became an invaluable asset to our birth team. She brought all the tools that my wife and I wanted and more that we hadn't thought of. She was very good about offering suggestions both for myself, my wife and medical personnel. We felt very comforted by her presence almost immediately. Working with her after the birth has also been very helpful. Her photography skills are also very much worth asking about if that is something you are interested in. I would 100% work with Suzanne again. We feel so lucky to have had her on our team. read more

I found Suzanne when I was 15 weeks pregnant and I am so glad that I did. From the first time we talked, I felt so comfortable and connected with her that after our call I went to my partner and said she's the one! I was so excited and couldn't wait for him to meet her and get onboard as he didn't really understand the need for a doula. From the very beginning Suzanne was there checking in on me, asking if I had any questions or concerns, providing resources and most importantly just someone to talk to who understood and was not judgemental. I needed that without even knowing I did. Then when the time came to have our little bundle, she had all the right things to say and all the support not just that I needed but my partner too. It was the day I went into labor when my partner finally understood the need for Suzanne not just for myself but for him. She provided him a sense of comfort as well as confidence. We couldn't imagine not having her as a part of our journey! She was absolutely amazing and continues to be to this day, even with my little one being almost 3 months. Thank you Suzanne for being you and loving what you do so much. read more

I feel blessed to have found the Dedicated Doula Team to be my doulas. I don't know what I would have done without them at my birth. They were perfectly supportive throughout my journey during pregnancy, labor and birth and postpardum. I am so thankful for them! My labor was extremenly difficult, more than I ever expected and we ended up changing our birth plan during it. My doulas support during this change in plans gave me such comfort and strength. It was a very stressful and scary experience that I was able to 100% lean on my doula for her knowledge and experience, which was exactly what my husband and I needed. I cannot express how truly thankful I am that they were by mine and my husbands side.My doula brought her skills and knowledge to my birth that helped me cope during the pain, that helped both myself and my husband take care of our bodies to keep our strength up. She guided me through the change in my birth plan and helped me physically through each step, I know my birth would have been even more difficult without her. She emotionally supported both my husband and I so perfectly, beyond what words can express.I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Suzanne was an unexpected and invaluable member of our birth team earlier this month (April 2022). Our baby girl decided to make an early debut, arriving almost a month early. As we were so ahead of our planned due date, the doula we had been working with had another client and was not able to attend our birth. Suzanne is one of her sub-doula's and she arrived on scene and stepped right into the moment as if we had known her for years. She joined us during active labor, and even though we had never met, she was able to quickly assess the situation and our personalities and immediately began guiding both myself and my partner. She was a calming presence, while also providing suggestions on positions and movement to help me and baby work through contractions. Suzanne also took special care to guide my partner on ways he could help me and kept him involved and equally present in the process. She was very in tune with the stages of my labor, and could watch and listen to me and knew exactly when things were progressing. Suzanne had all the tools needed, and kept pulling items out of her bag to help - comb, essential oils, pillow for the bathtub, etc. Suzanne also communicated really well with the nurses and our OB at the birth center. She even had little thank you bags prepared for everyone, which was so thoughtful. On top of her guidance and support, Suzanne is a phenomenal photographer and was able to beautifully capture the intimate and special moments of our daughter's arrival. We can't thank her enough for being with us at this most amazing moment in our lives. Suzanne helped us feel safe and cared for. My birth experience was positive and empowering, and so much of that is because of her presence. Thank you Suzanne! read more

Suzanne was a godsend! I was initially skeptical of the powers of a Doula, but my partner thankfully insisted we get one for our first birth experience. With only 6 weeks left until our due date, we happed upon Suzanne via Doula Match. We were sold within minutes of our initial chat due to her kindness, expertise, support, and calm demeanor. Our first impression was further matched during the 16 hours (out of 24 total labor hours) Suzanne spent with us during my partner's laboring at the hospital. She helped keep my birthing partner's spirits up, helped progress her labor, and kept me calm during such an extraordinary and scary time. Pre and post birth, Suzanne was merely a text or phone call away. 3 weeks after birth, we still ping her with our silly questions and she continues to respond instantly, as long as she is not in a birth. I will definitely look to Suzanne again if we decide to have more little ones! read more

My first pregnancy ended up in an unplanned c-section due to ignorance/lack of support. With my second pregnancy, I decided to try for a VBAC and never had any experience with a doula before. I had been told how helpful a Doula was with the birth support and especially with VBAC, so I was determined to have a doula to support me during the labor and delivery. After searching through profiles/interviewing several Doulas, I contacted Suzanne and knew immediately after the long phone conversation with her that she would be the perfect Doula for me. Suzanne is so knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. I felt very comfortable with her from the beginning.  I delivered after 41 weeks, and Suzanne kept me motivated, helped me prepare for labor, shared different exercises on daily basis and checked with me after every doctor visit. When my labor started, Suzanne came over to my place to help me decide the right time to go to hospital. During labor, Suzanne kept me moving and worked hard to help me accomplish my goals. She stayed with us for more than 24 hours and was a continual source of encouragement, positivity, and hand holding. She made a wonderful calming labor environment and made me feel so supported in any decision that I made. Although I ended up with c-section for other reasons, I know I got as far as I did because I had a birth doula present. Suzanne was also a great comfort/support to my husband. I am so lucky to have Suzanne support me for the birth of my second child. She was always available to answer my questions and wanted me to have the birth experience I wanted.    Suzanne's support for birth, postpartum, and more was simply a life saver. For anyone seeking a doula who is experienced/VBAC supportive, super knowledgeable, and will support you to the end, then Suzanne is who you want. read more

I'm a first time mom with a history of stage iv endometriosis. We knew with pregnancy we wanted someone who could support us every step of the way. Enter Suzanne! From our very first interview with her, I knew she was special and knew she would always have my back. Honestly we were sold from the very first interview and decided she was exactly what we needed for some added peace and the support of going through a pregnancy with endometriosis. It was not an easy pregnancy; my blood pressure kept misbehaving and I had continuous contractions from early on. Suzannne was always available for me to text with questions, concerns, or even just an ear to talk to. We never once felt like she was an outsider; she quickly became a pivotal part of our pregnancy journey. At 38 weeks, I started having prodromal labor. Suzanne came over several times to help me to get things progressing, but our baby has a mind of her own. At 41 weeks, I went into labor. Suzanne came over, even though it was past midnight, helped me through some positions for pain management and gave us the advice that it was time to go in. During labor at the hospital, Suzanne was by my side as much as my husband! Offering physical and emotional support, conversation, positioning, as well as encouragement during the rough parts. She continually helped us advocate for our wishes, and when I had a postpartum hemorrhage, she made sure my husband and I were informed. I'm now 4 weeks postpartum and Suzanne has continually checked in with us to make sure we're doing alright, sleeping well, and offering tips and advice on our fussy little girl. Her birth photos are INCREDIBLE and I would truly honestly pick Suzanne again for any future pregnancies! If you're lookin for educated, informed support that feels like a friend and family member, as well as photography and all around friendship, look no further than Suzanne! You won't be disappointed! read more

Would give ten stars if it was an option! Beyond grateful to have had Suzanne as part of our birthing team! She was attentive, kind, helpful and supportive. My partner and I truly enjoyed working with her every step of the way. Very knowledgeable and supportive. She was able to advocate for us during and after our delivery. Never left our side and made what was a long and difficult labor more manageable. We highly recommend her as part of your birth team! Beautiful photos too! I was impressed with all of the wonderful moments she was able to capture while still remaining present. It was nice to be able to look back on these and just enjoy what I would have not remembered. read more

Suzanne has made total believers/doula advocates out of us! We can't imagine (nor do we want to) what our experience would have been without her. Suzanne provided us peace of mind throughout pregnancy, birth, and bringing baby home. There are so many little questions and concerns running through new parents-to-be's minds. Just knowing that she was there with her experience, candor, and knowledge allowed us to enjoy this special but sometimes stressful time so much more. When unexpected complications arose during labor, we found a true partner in navigating the inevitable unknowns that arise during childbirth in Suzanne. It is because of her that we are able to reflect on our daughter's birth story with fondness and positivity. Suzanne was also an amazing resource for us once we brought baby home, regularly checking in with us to see how things were going, being available to answer questions, and even checking in on us in person. It is clear that Suzanne genuinely cares deeply about the families she supports. Working with Suzanne is the single best decision we made leading up to our daughter's birth; we highly recommend working with her to anyone considering it! read more

As a first time mom, I wasn't even sure how I would use a doula, but after working with Suzanne, I'm not sure how I would have survived without her. Suzanne set me up for success from the beginning, from walking me through ways my labor could go, to recommending great labor and postpartum products for recovery and breastfeeding and exercises to support breastfeeding and ease labor, and even holding a child care class for my husband and I to get a little practice and learn what we needed to get started taking care of our baby. My induction ended up takin 3 days and Suzanne's presence in the room was at once a comfort, a source of support, and an invaluable resource. She helped me navigate the various options I had at my disposal and directions my labor could progress, and always helped remind me of my agency and the core of my wishes for my birth. Her coaching helped me encourage labor and manage my pain, and if it wasn't for other issues, I'm confident I would have delivered vaginally on nitrous alone with her support. As difficult as things got, my husband and I could always just turn to Suzanne and feel secure that we weren't alone and that we were making the right decisions at the right time. Suzanne was also discreet in her photography, taking photos at just the right times, and although I didn't initially care much about having photos, they're really wonderful to look through and were expertly done.  Pre and post partum, Suzanne connected me with numerous fantastic resources, including professionals who would help me through my breastfeeding challenges and have a safe and easy bris, or ritual circumcision, for my son. Even now as I recover and learn to care for my baby, I know I can turn to Suzanne for a guiding light or a helping hand, and that makes everything a little easier to navigate. Working with Suzanne was the single best decision I've made for my pregnancy and I can't wait to work with her again! read more

We were so happy to have Suzanne's support before, during and after the birth of our son! We hired her late in my pregnancy, and she offered us a lot of information to help us prepare for our surgical birth. We appreciated her professionalism in working as part of our care team at the hospital, her excellent communication and her insights into what to expect throughout various post-partum stages. Because of her experience, she can anticipate some details that you may want a heads up about, but just tell her if you don't want to know. She also was able to take maternity, birth and newborn photos for us that we will treasure always. If you are looking for a doula that is highly responsive, open-minded, flexible and kind-hearted, then you should meet Suzanne. read more

Suzanne has been extremely helpful in the labor room. She's very knowledgeable about the entire process. She has captured the birth moments so well! Given an opportunity, I would again choose her to be my Doula. Suzanne has also helped us with a lot of information about newborn, thank you once again for being very supportive. read more

Thank you so much for being there for us for the past few days. What we went through was one of the hardest times I have ever gone through. Every turn we made people congratulating us for going to labor and delivery not knowing that we weren't taking a baby home. Going to the gift shop to buy my wife a stuff animal so she could bring something home after this ordeal and the attendant telling me congrats not knowing what had really happened. It is a very lonely feeling being the dad knowing there is nothing you can do but sit beside your wife praying that she at least comes homes with you. Having you there made the difference. It allowed my to vent my worries, feel the support, know my concerns were being heard. When they had to rush my wife to the OR you were there to make sure I felt supported but knew I need the time for quietness to process and pray. Thank you will never be enough but please know I appreciated you so much! -- read more

Suzanne is one of those people that when you connect with in life that you are genuinely deeply blessed by. From our first conversation she has been so kind, warm, attentive, sweet, and knowledgeable in every possible way. She was a joy to have on my team and I am grateful to know her. If you are looking for an awesome Doula, choose Suzanne! She's incredible! read more

Suzanne is an all around amazing person! With this being my first pregnancy, my mom thought it was a good idea for me to have a doula. With the months/weeks leading up to my birth, Suzanne was there for every question/need I had! She never hesitated to answer even if it was a simple question. When I went into labor, she was already at another birth but she made sure I had an experienced, amazing doula as her back up! Of course I wanted Suzanne there but things come up sometimes and I am definitely grateful she made sure I was in good hands with a trusted back up doula. Even though Suzanne wasn't able to be at the birth of my baby, she has made sure to check in on me regularly and answer every single little/big question I've had post partum. I am thankful I hired her because I now have somebody who is knowledgeable that I can contact at any time with any questions or concerns I may have as a new mother! I also had maternity pictures done with her and they were honestly amazing! If you can, get a package with pictures included! Memories I will have forever. Thank you Suzanne for being so hands on and amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend booking her as your doula/photographer!!!! read more

I could not imagine going through labor without the support of a doula. It was invaluable to have someone by my side coaching me on my breathing, position changes, and belief in myself. Suzanne is such a wonderful coach who is respectful of your boundaries and your wishes. I feel blessed that I was able to find her and work with her; not to mention my doctors and nurses proceeded to tell me how great she was even after she had left the Hospital. She has always been there when I had a question or concern, both in pregnancy and post partum. And as a bonus, she did my maternity, labor and newborn photos. She was patient with my outfit changes (for me and for baby) and allowed me to be myself. It was soo helpful to have these photo sessions scheduled with her as it allowed for us to get to know one another better. I consider Suzanne a great doula, and now a friend. When I hired her, the Doula team was just getting off the ground, but I quickly was comforted that any doula I ended up with for my labor would have been completely educated about my personal situation and birth plan. Look no further, I believe Suzanne and her team will meet your needs! Best wishes. read more

When my wife first talked to me about hiring a doula, I was admittedly on the fence about whether we actually needed one, and it turned out we absolutely did! My wife and I hired Suzanne for the birth of our baby girl in September 2021 and it was by far the best decision we made. Suzanne helped us navigate creating a birth plan, what things would look like from a COVID perspective, and helped us get a good understanding of what to expect throughout the process/time in the hospital. One thing that was amazingly helpful was her acknowledging up front that there are inevitably variables that might change our plan during the birth and she would be there to provide advice to help us make those decisions in an informed way as things progressed. This came true on multiple occasions during the birth, where we had to weigh the medical benefits and risks of a few things, and she provided us with all of the facts and implications of each one so we could make a unified decision. During the birth, she was right by our side and was able to help support my wife with her extensive knowledge in ways I definitely could not have, which took much of the pressure and stress off of both of us so we could focus on the joy of our baby's birth. Lastly, her communication throughout the process was very transparent. Suzanne went above and beyond even after our baby was born to ensure we felt supported as we made that transition back home, including checking in on us and even coming to help support us at home postpartum. If you're thinking about hiring a doula and are on the fence, I'd absolutely recommend doing it, and hiring Suzanne. read more

If I am asked the best decision that I Made during pregnancy, was to have Suzanne as our Doula. If you are thinking of labor doula then don't think twice and have her in your labor team! Suzanne made my labor experience so smooth and perfect. She was available for every step of the way, gave us best advice and allowed and respected all of our choices, she made sure our labor plans were well heard in the labor room and most importantly- she has a magnificent experience on pain management techniques ( specially as I wanted to have a vaginal delivery with least interventions). She was incredibly present right from week 20, answering all my questions. She was guiding us to include things in diet based on what week I was in. Her home visit was literally like all the knowledge I needed combined. She even well prepared us for the breastfeeding stuff we should be prepared with. My labor lasted for 22 hours. Suzanne prepared me for every step that was happening, even advising on taking some positions at just the right time that helped my baby to get into right position to ensure a vaginal delivery. I do believe that even the nurses were happy she was in my team as she was so knowledgeable and lovely throughout the process :) She is thoughtful, experienced, great communicator, and is still our one call away for all our questions! Thank you Suzanne for being such a wonderful support to our new family! read more

I cannot begin to explain what it meant for us to have Suzanne support our journey. When I brought up the idea of a doula to my partner, his response was sure whatever you need, little did we know we both needed Suzanne! From day one of virtually meeting her due to COVID, we felt comfortable and relieved. I was excited to have someone take some photos for us, especially during the birth and her doula services to me were an added bonus when we first started working together. Fast forward to my last two months of pregnancy her support and answering of questions was just what my partner and I needed as my pregnancy started to get complicated and eventually led to and induction. Suzanne prepared us with all the things she knew could happen which for us was just what we needed to feel prepared. Often she was the one to initiate contact and share information that us as first time parents had no idea we needed. With her support I was able to fully experience my birth and although it did not go as hoped in the end, I know we confidently made the decisions that were best for baby and I while giving 100% to attempting the birth experience I had hoped for. Looking back now 10 weeks postpartum, hiring Suzanne was the best decision we could have made and she still continues to be an amazing support to our family. read more

I cannot recommend Suzanne enough to every mom. I read all the books and consulted all the apps during my pregnancy, and questioned whether I needed additional doula support. Connecting with Suzanne was the best decision I made during pregnancy and into postpartum. There is nothing more comforting or affirming than to have another mom by my side who's "been there, done that" and who loves kids so much she makes it her life's work. She cares so much about my family and our baby and answers all of my questions and concerns with information, validation, and kindness. Suzanne saw us through the best and the worst - getting introduced to my beautiful son after a traumatic birth to seeing us through birth and postpartum during the worst of the Omicron COVID spike to helping me troubleshoot breastfeeding while assuring me it would get better (I wish I believed her a lot sooner because it totally did). Even when Suzanne took a much needed vacation in the month following my birth, I had access to the whole team and Cari was also so kind and gracious in answering my questions and supporting me. The other amazing part about this group are the resources, from countless recommendations for other great professionals for all things baby to the Facebook group where I can chat with all of the other moms in the group about any questions or experiences. To sum it up, every pregnant mom out there should have a doula by their side, and I cannot recommend this team enough. Thank you all! read more

From a father's perspective, Suzanne had a unique ability for unspoken communication. There were several times during the labor of our daughter that Suzanne could tell just by looking at my wife what she needed and jumped in to assist, offered words of encouragement, and even physically supported her in those moments. She did all of this without my wife having to say a word. The fact that Suzanne could read what was needed and anticipate her needs was invaluable to us. Suzanne was immensely helpful in how I could best support my wife, from when to go to the hospital, to navigating hospital check in, labor, and postpartum. Suzanne removed much of the uncertainty for us, making it easier for us to focus on the task at hand and put away our anxieties as first time parents. We were very impressed with the birth photos she captured, as well as her commitment to checking in on us after we were home with baby. I'll admit I was a bit skeptical hiring a doula; if you're on the fence I have two words for you: do it. You'll be so glad you did. read more

It I could describe Suzanne in one word it would be extraordinary! At first I wasn't sure if I even wanted a doula, but my friends highly recommended having one especially since it was my first birth and I was hoping to have a medication-free birth. When I first chatted with Suzanne, I was nervous because I had NO idea what I was doing or even what questions to ask. But she was so disarming to talk to and answered all of the questions I never knew I had. She eased my anxiety and confirmed that having her as my doula was definitely something I wanted. Fast forward to my birthing experience, Suzanne helped work through my contractions with realness, witty humor, and medication free methods. Most importantly, she kept me calm and advocated for me when I found out I was no longer going to be able to have the birth I was hoping due to baby being transverse. Suzanne tried all the positions and pulled all the tricks out of her sleeve to help flip baby, but she wouldn't budge. Her positive attitude calming presence kept me sane through my entire cesarean, I wouldn't have wanted anyone in there but her. To this day, Suzanne still answers all of my new mom anxiety driven questions through text with exceptional speed, and checks in on me frequently. Having her as my number one confidant through this new journey into motherhood has been worth EVERY penny, and I couldn't give her a higher recommendation to any other mom-to-be's out there. read more

It's hard to express how much of a difference Suzanne made in my birthing experience. This was my first pregnancy, and ended up having some complications, including gestational diabetes, induction, and pre eclampsia. During our prenatal visits, she was very knowledgable and gave us good information based on her experience with our particular birthing location and what to expect given my GD diagnosis. I ended up being induced a few days ahead of my due date during a particularly busy weekend for Suzanne (all the babies decided to come at once). She stayed in communication with us over text and came straight from another birth to be there for us. I ended up in a long induction - it took three days, and Suzanne was there with us from Sunday night through the birth of my son Tuesday evening. She was so supportive throughout the entire process. We were feeling so discouraged and frustrated at how long things were taking, and Suzanne helped by providing encouragement and information so we felt as in control as possible. She walked us through what to expect and talked through different options at various stages along with pros and cons. She was never judgemental in her approach, and listened to what I wanted. She was also a great support for my husband, checking in with him and ensuring he felt empowered and informed as well. All in all, hiring Suzanne as our doula was the best decision we made for this pregnancy. I would absolutely hire her for a future pregnancy and can't recommend her enough. read more

My husband and I agreed early on in my pregnancy that a doula was a must in our son's birth story, and we are so grateful that it was Suzanne who was alongside us in our eventful labor and delivery. From the beginning, she exuded the perfect balance between arming us with the knowledge we need in every decision we had to make, while also stepping back to let us still be in the driver seat of our journey. That is NOT an easy thing to balance at all, but she executed it so flawlessly. She is very intuitive and empathetic, and that makes her excellent at her job. Not once did we feel like we were steered in a certain direction she wanted--we only felt support and encouragement in each step we chose to take. I don't know what I would have done without her TENS machine and the multitude of pain management techniques she employed as I went through the worst of my 39-hour labor, and her support pre- and post-CS operation was so much needed as my (very tired) husband and I stepped into our new role as parents after the kind of unplanned but necessary labor and delivery we navigated. 100% would recommend her as you navigate your pregnancy and birth as well! Thank you for everything, Suzanne! read more