As a first time mom who was also planning a low/no intervention home birth, I was overwhelmed and clueless about where to start. I started interviewing doulas and midwives when I was only 3 months pregnant. After contacting Cynthya thru the Happiest Doulas website, I spoke with her and knew immediately that I needed the support of a doula from The Happiest Doulas as a part of my birth team. I requested a consult with Jeni Standard. Jeni's biography resonated with me the most because she had studied functional nutrition, and was certified in both nutrition and lactation. As a sufferer of Celiac Disease and someone who struggled with getting pregnant, I knew she would be a great resource and offer the support and understanding I needed. And I was so right - Jeni was the calm to my storm! She was there to comfort me after after some scary experiences. She also had great reading recommendations, as I was avidly reading all the books while pregnant. We had so many questions after our son was born and Jeni was so supportive and responsive. Because she is also a certified lactation consultant, she was able to support my decision to breastfeed, despite many obstacles. She followed up with me many times after our son was born, and I still feel like I could reach out to her just to catch up! Included in my birth package were 10 weeks of birth bootcamp classes. Our instructor, Alexa Gumm, was so wonderful! Her warmth and experience made our weekly Sunday classes something that my husband and I truly looked forward to. It turned out to be a great bonding experience for the two of us. We learned so much - from what to expect during labor (we got to watch videos) to info on breastfeeding. The classes were great for me, but mostly, I wanted my husband to really understand the process. He is not the type to read books, so a class was perfect. Alexa made sure the "dads" understood ways to support their partners during the birthing process. Alexa would have been so proud of my husband because he remembered everything she taught us during class and he was really supportive while I was in labor! She even followed up with me after our son was born and gave me some recommendations that were really helpful. I am so thankful Cynthya brought together the wonderful group called The Happiest Doulas! I will surely call on them again in the future when I plan my next birth. Cynthya was so kind and helpful as well throughout. I feel as if I gained 3 wonderful friends by the end of my pregnancy. read more

The best decision I made during my second pregnancy was to hire Happiest Doulas. Jeni was heaven sent and helped me to finally achieve the birth I wanted. The resources Cynthya provided made me and my husband feel informed, extra prepared and confident as we navigated all the choices we needed to make. From the moment we met Jeni, she made us feel so at ease and excited about our labor and delivery journey and she created such a calming and sacred space in the hospital for us. Jeni advocated for us when we needed it and provided emotional and physical support that made me feel safe and empowered the entire time to have an unmedicated birth. Her post partum visit saved my breastfeeding journey where she gave us valuable advice and almost 5 months later, I am still happily breastfeeding. We couldn't be more grateful for Happiest Doulas!! read more

Jeni at the Happiest Doulas supported us throughout the pregnancy and birth of our first child in June 2023. We originally reached out to the company because of a positive referral from one of my coworkers, and ended up hiring them because of their vast experience and professionalism. Jeni has attended numerous births at Piedmont, which is where we chose to deliver. She was absolutely fantastic and a great resource to help us learn and prepare. With her support, we achieved our goal of an unmedicated, low intervention hospital birth. She did an excellent job of understanding our preferences and my personality, and was a vital part of the team! read more

Ugh, how can I put into words how much Jeni impacted the birth of our baby girl? I simply cannot express how grateful, thankful, and blown away we are with the amount of support and guidance we received throughout our pregnancy by Cynthya and then Jeni towards the end. If you are looking to have someone help with any birth, but particularly a natural one do not look any further than this group of individuals. We hired Jeni because of a friend that was raving about her, and here we are doing the same. I quite literally could not have made it through my natural delivery without Jeni (aka: my guardian angel), and her positivity, tips, tricks, calmness and support for me and my husband. This is a very intimate time in your life that you should be spending with your spouse and Jeni allowed that for my husband and I. I will, without a doubt, make sure that my daughter knows how much of a role that Jeni played in her coming into this world and wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire her for any future births. Best money we spent during this pregnancy!! read more

Jeni Standard was our doula and we cannot recommend her enough! I was in frequent communication with her leading up to the birth as well as postpartum. Because I didn't have the best experience with my OB's office I was so happy to have the extra support provided by Jeni and felt so much more comfortable, prepared and knowledgeable about this entire experience thanks to her steady expertise. As a result i had a great labor and delivery and an easy recovery. Jeni also helped out postpartum as my lactation specialist and helped me up my milk supply! Can't recommend her enough! read more

Hiring Cynthia for the arrival of our daughter was hands down one of the best decisions we made as a couple. My delivery was very quick. 3.5 hours to be exact so contractions and the pain accelerated very quickly and caused me to feel extremely anxious and scared. Every class and book that I read and took explained the different stages of labor and how long they lasted. After only 2 hours I didn't think I could take another 12 hours (based on what I had learned) of pain and I wanted to deviate from the natural plan and get an epidural. Well thank goodness for Cynthia!! Cynthia was the calmest person in the room. Upon arrival she quickly quieted the room down, politely and cheerfully asked everyone who was not necessary to leave and held my hand through this time. People kept talking to me but Cynthia was the only one I could hear and would listen to because she calmly and quietly would speak right into my ear making sure I knew exactly what was happening and what to expect. I knew I could trust her. I knew she knew what she was doing and I knew she would do what was best for me and my baby. We welcomed our daughter naturally and are so grateful for Cynthia's kindness and professionalism through the whole process. Hire her. She's the best. read more

The single most valuable resource for our first pregnancy & childbirth was our doula, Cynthya Dzialo. She went above and beyond providing tons of tips, advice, answers, support and solutions for us. Her knowledge base is broad, and she has a fantastic network that enabled her to provide the best possible support for our experience. As a new mom-to-be, I had lots of questions about a variety of topics (from Hypnobirthing classes to brands of strollers), and she always had a thoughtful suggestion, recommendation, or experience to share. I felt completely prepared for childbirth based on information that I'd learned directly or indirectly from her. When we started getting closer to the due date, she was able to suggest several natural methods of induction - we took advantage of all of them, and went into labor a perfect 4 days after our due date. During our labor, she came to the house and was a huge help to my husband, coaching him or helping me when he was otherwise busy (i.e., loading the car for the hospital). It was a big comfort to benefit from her experience during our labor; my husband and I were wrapped up in the moment emotionally, and couldn't remember the different stages, or what we should do next. Most importantly, I felt that Cynthya was the strong advocate of my birth plan, encouraging me to take certain actions or positions during labor that would promote the natural childbirth experience I wanted. After our baby was born, Cynthya reached out to us when we didn't know we needed help and support. She gave us suggestions for easing the burden of newborn care, and when we were struggling with breastfeeding she recommended herbs that increase milk supply. She's very passionate & committed to her clients, and clearly loves her work. She was a tremendous resource for us, and had a major impact on our wonderful childbirth experience - she's the best! read more

My husband and I wanted an unmedicated, natural birth experience for our first child, so we looked for a Doula to help us navigate everything about the labor process. After meeting Cynthya for a quick chat, we knew she would be the right fit for our needs. She is informed, experienced, passionate, helpful and fun. We ended up in labor for 48 hours, and there is no way we would have gotten through it without her. She offered advice, positions, and support throughout each hour. We will always recommend hiring a Doula, and Cynthya is the best. read more

Cynthya was great from the first time we met. We clicked right away and I knew that I'd be comfortable having her there for the birth of our first child. It was wonderful having Cynthya come to the house before heading out to the hospital the night our son was born. Not only was she there for me, but she was also a huge help for my husband. She helped us make sense out of our new experience from the moment she walked in the door. We had a fantastic birth, and Cynthya's help from start to finish was part of the reason why. Her advice, care and love certainly made a difference with our birth experience. read more

We booked our doula with the Happiest Doulas in December with the assumption to utilize their services for a natural birth plan. When we found out due to new COVID restrictions that we would not be able to have a doula in the delivery room we canceled our contract for that was our main reason for obtaining doula services. We were automatically charged the second half of our dues before the 4-week cancellation period, and requested our cancellation prior to our 4-weeks, so we were expecting a full refund.  They were initially nice about the cancellation and told us to expect a refund in 5 business days. Unfortunately, they did not inform us we would receive a partial refund (less than half) and we did not receive any services except an intial conversation. They are still refusing to refund the remaining amount, which goes against the contract that we signed, so unfortunately I have to write this review. read more

Until my son was born, I had no idea how important choosing Cynthya as my doula was to our birth experience. Yes, she helped us plan throughout pregnancy, sharing her wealth of knowledge about many things, but her help toward the end of pregnancy was priceless. I started having strong contractions around 38 weeks, but didn't end up having my son until 42 weeks. This was stressful at first, but Cynthya was very helpful with finding ways to make me more comfortable. As first time parents, my husband and I were never quite sure of ourselves. She gave us both confidence, and helped make my husband a great birth partner! When we made the decision to induce (at 42 weeks) she continued to share information in a way that gave us all the information we needed, and no pressure to make a certain decision. Things didn't go the way I thought they would, but with Cynthya, I felt 100% in control of our experience even as it changed. I also felt confident and empowered...it was a no judgement environment and I look back on the 28 hours will pride, despite ending up with an epidural I had planned to avoid. Choosing her led to other great decisions, including a wonderful pediatrician she recommended. If you are pregnant, I couldn't recommend having a doula more, and if you live in Atlanta, The Happiest Doulas are a fabulous choice! read more

I can't recommend Happiest Doulas enough. My husband and I are first time parents and we took a 6 week birth class, hired a doula, and hired our birth photographer through them. Happiest Doulas helped us feel incredibly supported and empowered through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. The class was very practical and gave us the tools we needed to craft our birth preferences and to know how to advocate for ourselves. As for the birth, I have been telling my friends and family that I truly don't believe I would have successfully delivered vaginally after FIVE hours of pushing had it not been for our doula Katie. She had me do several adjustments as the baby was coming down that helped put her in a better position. The doctor even said she only allowed me to keep pushing so long because she kept seeing such great progress. We attribute that success to Katie's well placed adjustments. Christina Hodgen was our birth photographer and took such wonderful photos that I've had people tell me it changed their opinions about birth photography. Both Katie and Christina checked in on me periodically for the first crucial weeks postpartum, and that meant the world to us. We plan to have a second child and will absolutely be hiring both of them again. read more

The Happiest Doulas - While Katie was invaluable to me personally, she also really helped guide my husband in how he could best support me. - Doulas Near Me

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I'm not someone who writes bad reviews, but I am writing this review because I too read all of the reviews and did my research online before signing up with Happiest Doulas. In the Fall of 2019, my husband and I learned we were expecting our first child in April of 2020. Like many first-time parents hoping to have a positive birth experience, we looked into doula services for my labor and delivery. We first contacted the Happiest Doulas in November 2019 and spoke with the owner, Cynthya Dzialo, and explained our desire to have a doula in the labor and delivery room with us to help provide in-person personal coaching throughout our childbirth experience. Cynthia sold us on the benefits of having a doula in-person during my delivery, including how a doula could assist not only with breathing techniques, but also massage and positioning to help labor go smoothly. She also sold my husband on the benefits to having another support person in the room to assist him as he supported me during labor. This in-person, hands-on support was exactly what we were looking for and we decided to meet a doula on Cynthya's team, Jeni, via phone. After a 30 minute phone call with Jeni where we discussed the benefits of having her support us in-person during my labor and staying with us after my delivery to help with breastfeeding, we signed a contract and paid the contract amount in full ($1,340.62) in December 2019. From the signing of the contract and payment in full until April 2020, we heard nothing from Cynthya or Jeni. In early April at a doctor's appointment, I was informed that due to COVID-19, only my husband would be allowed to be with me during my labor and delivery. I immediately wrote to Cynthya to let her know that our hospital was no longer allowing doulas and was told that Jeni would provide her services via phone, text, and video instead of in-person. This was clearly not the service we contracted for and I asked if there would be a reduction in the contract price for the change in services offered. It is common sense that a phone call is not the same as someone being in a room with you during and after your delivery. We signed the contract to have a live doula in the room to be present to provide for physical comfort, emotional support, and advocacy by assisting with positioning, massage, and other physical support during and after labor. Now on the other side of my delivery, I cannot imagine my husband trying to support me and holding my hand while simultaneously texting or talking on the phone with a doula. We are not unsympathetic to the impact to COVID-19 on small businesses and wanted to work with her. Many other doula services in town offered free classes, night doula services upon returning home, or other post-partum support following the birth to make up for the change in services, but Cynthya made no effort to offer a different service. Instead, she only refunded me as if we had canceled the contract and kept $740.62. Over $700 for one phone call. When I attempted to get the remaining money back by disputing my charge with my credit card company, Cynthya refused to refund me and said that the hospital allowed me one support person and I should have chosen to have a doula present instead of my husband. As a first time mom, she expected me to kick my husband out of the delivery room and deny him the opportunity to be present for the birth of our child in the middle of a global pandemic! I didn't plan to have a baby during the COVID crisis, and instead of being supportive, Cynthya caused my husband and I unnecessary stress and anxiety during what should have been the most exciting time of our lives. There are many other kind and loving doula options available in Atlanta and I suggest you choose another doula service. read more

I was a nervous, older first time mom, and I had NO idea what to expect. My first experience with The Happiest Doulas was when I initially called about information and spoke with the owner, Cynthya. She immediately put me at ease and provided guidance and answered a ton of questions. Then I took the "Birth Bootcamp" and it was so helpful, arming me with the knowledge to fully engage in my own pre-natal care and to ask the right questions. Then I hired Jeni as my doula, and let me tell you, she was fantastic. She was a gentle coach for both me AND my husband, coaching him on how to best help me and being a steady, North Star for me during my child's birth. I count hiring The Happiest Doulas as one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life-no exaggeration. read more

Jeni was absolutely wonderful! She was invaluable to my birthing experience, before, during and after. She spent so much time with us, answering our questions, alleviating our concerns, and calming our fears prior to the birth of my first baby. I never felt judged or pushed into my birth plan decisions (or anything) but rather informed and guided so that I felt confident about my options and what I thought would be best for me. She is kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and confident. I've had friends and relatives have really traumatic birthing experiences so it was imperative to me that I find a great advocate and cheerleader for my birthing experience, and in Jeni, I found both those qualities and more. During my birthing experience she coached me, calmed me, encouraged me, and pushed me, and all at the moments I needed it the most. I felt heard and cared for. Now that I've had my baby boy, she has also been here for my breastfeeding journey, trouble shooting any challenges I've had and giving great recommendations and referrals when I've needed them. I can't recommend Jeni and The Happiest Doula enough! Jeni made a potentially stressful and traumatic experience into one of the happiest days of my life! read more

Cynthya came to help me when I went into labor when the doula that I had hired was unable to come due to attending another birth. Cynthya came to my home quickly after being called. She had been familiarized with my birth plan but other than that did not know much about me. When she arrived I was having contractions about 5 minutes apart (with about 24 hrs to go.) Her calm and confident demeanor put me at ease and as soon as she arrived we talked through my wishes and she immediately helped me work through the contractions. We walked up and down my stairs for a long time, pausing at the top or bottom for each contraction. During the contractions she would push on my hips to ease the pain and taught my husband to do the same. It was really amazing and made a HUGE difference in easing the pain. We labored at home for about 5 hours and headed to the hospital when my contractions were about 2 minutes apart. Cynthya advised me that she still thought I was in early labor, but I was ready to go to the hospital and Cynthya respected my wishes and came with us, and helped me labor throughout check-in. When we were checked in I realized that I wanted and needed to sleep since I had been in labor all night and was only 1cm. The nurses suggested a morphine protocol that I was unfamiliar and uncomfortable with, but Cynthya helped me realize that it would help me achieve what I said I needed, sleep and pain relief, without getting an epidural. I appreciated her flexibility because while my birth plan strove for a natural birth, I was getting worn down and needed and wanted a change of pace and she recognized that. Once I was more relaxed, Cynthya left so my hired doula could take over. My labor was ultimately over 36 hours, but when it was time to push it only took 3 pushes to deliver my son. I think that walking the stairs really helped him move down and my husband continued to use the hip pushing to alleviate my labor pain. Cynthya came into an unexpected situation and helped us work through early labor, helped us make decisions, helped us achieve a VBAC, and gave us tools to make it through labor and I am incredibly grateful that she was a part of the birth of my second child. THANK YOU! read more

Alexa Gumm is our doula. I'm a lazy person for writing any review in Yelp, while this time I'm so grateful to have Alexa as our Doula and this seems to be one of the best way to express our gratitude and help other couple who are also looking for a doula. It's such a pleasant and peaceful experience when you talk to Alexa. With her surrounding us during the labor, birth was no longer such horrible experience for my wife, we were able to calm down and make right decisions along each step. Our active labor process lasts for about 10 hours without any medicine, she provided massage whenever needed to effectively relief my wife's pain from the very beginning to the end. In addition, she used good tool and proposed right position for us to accelerate the birth process. I would highly recommend Alexa, especially if you are looking for an unmedicated, natural birth experience. read more

I would never, ever have survived 51 hours of labor (40+ unmedicated) without Cynthya. When I got pregnant, I knew I wanted a birth doula because without and local family and few friends with kids, my husband and I felt like we had no idea what the heck we were doing. I like the approach of The Happiest Doula because (1) they had a good sized (6+) team of doulas who could be available case of an unexpected scheduling conflict and (2) I could do all of my birth-related education and services with one group. I ended up doing our birthing class as a private lesson with Alice, who also ended up being our back-up doula. (It was a little pricier that way but we were able to use FSA funds to cover the cost and it was 100% worth it to get it done in a single evening session rather than spending an entire Saturday.) But back to the birth. I went in to labor on a Wednesday evening and welcomed my daughter late the following Friday night, and Cynthya was literally with us every step of the way: she spent one night with us at our home, and the following night with us at the hospital, and all the hours in between. She was a pro at anticipating exactly what I needed (even when I didn't know myself), whether it was something to eat, or a change of scenery, or even just a cool washcloth on my forehead. Having someone there to focus on these little comfort details was a huge weight off my husband's shoulders. She was also great about giving my husband and I some space to be alone from time to time as well. When it was all over, I asked her what her personal record for longest labor was. It turned out that I had just set it. Not that I have any desire to experience such a long and difficult birth process again, but if I did, I'd hire Cynthya again in a heartbeat! read more

I can't say enough great things about this group. My doula Layne was absolutely amazing! She was there for me during my pregnancy (every step of the way). I had a difficult pregnancy and Layne was there to answer all my questions anytime of the day. She spoke with me for hours to ease my fears and help me understand what's going on - she also helped me switch to a great doctor less than 2 weeks before my delivery. This alone is worth the investment in having her especially that she also has a background in being a delivery nurse. She was also absolutely amazing during my delivery especially during the time of pushing. She eased my fears, talked to me softly, gave me confidence! She was exactly what I needed and I love my delivery experience - so precious to my heart! We also took the birthing classes with Alexa. She's also amazing and the group was wonderful! We had fun during the sessions and she is a great teacher and also she supported me a lot outside of the class. If you want to take birthing classes, I highly recommend doing them in person and not online. Overall - this is a 10 star group! They LOVE what they do and go above and beyond to help out! Well worth the money! read more

Awesome service! Truly worth every penny. The support of both the birth doulas and at-home support doulas made childbirth and the first few weeks so much easier! Their professionalism and great care were fantastic. I would highly recommend them! read more

Cynthya was awesome. Having a doula is so important, it's not just for women who want a natural birth, but any birth. When things started to go wrong at my birth and I was rushed to the OR Cynthya stayed with my Mom and gave her comfort. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I can't recommend her enough. She also gave great support before the birth. read more

Hiring Cynthya was the best decision ever. Labor is painful and you need that confident voice by your side coaching you throughout the process, preparing you mentally for each contraction. This was my first labor and so I was pretty nervous going into it, when I first started feeling contractions. But as I progressed I started feeling confident being surrounded by this amazing support group. My early labor went by very quickly so Cynthya met us at the hospital. From that moment on I was not afraid of anything. She did such an amazing job coaching me and also giving my husband I space to experience the joy of birth. She was very respectful of my birth plan. I can't even imagine how things would have turned out if we didn't have Cynthya there with us, it was the perfect day, everything I wanted from my birth plan and a healthy baby. read more

Hiring a doula is the best thing you can do for yourself and your birth! I cannot imagine going through my 27 hour labor without Cynthya there with us. She was so helpful and knowledgable before, during, and after the birth of our first child. I recommend the happiest doulas to everyone and will use them again when and if we have another baby. read more

I must admit that I didn't even know what a doula was until month five of my pregnancy when my husband and I watched "The Business of Being Born". Our entire mindset was changed and we knew that a natural childbirth was in our future. Being novices, we simply Googled "Doula Atlanta" and were fortunate enough to discover Cynthya - a bonus was that she lived less than a mile away - what luck! This was very helpful when we called at 1AM the night I went into labor - she was knocking on our door in a flash and stayed with us throughout the night, helping to time contractions and determine whether it was time to make our way to the hospital. I honestly don't know if I would have been able to naturally endure what turned out to be a long labor without the emotional and professional support Cynthya provided. She and my husband made a wonderful team, but as this was our first child we had no idea what we were getting into and were amazed by how calm and focused Cynthya kept us. My mind was in such an exhausted state that her suggestions for position changes and gentle advice when dealing with hospital staff were incredibly helpful. She even brought a bag of props as diverse as aromatherapy oils, a comb (you will have to hire her to learn this secret!), and colored Christmas lights to set the mood. Oh, I could go on and on, but I will end in saying that a doula is not a luxury when having a natural childbirth; in my opinion it is a must-have and you MUST hire Cynthya Dzialo! read more

Cynthya is a gifted doula, labor coach, and child care specialist. Cynthya teamed with me for the delivery of my first child over the summer of 2010. She met with me and my husband in advance and offered terrific encouragement and guidance. She thought of everything and was very professional. She cheerfully joined us in the hospital at the crack of dawn and actually wheeled in a suitcase full of helpful tools for labor fun (including pregnancy pops, tennis balls (for massage), and massage oils). She was a tremendously supportive and positive presence. Cynthya is very considerate of her client's wishes and goes the extra mile. We're delighted to continue to see Cynthya with our newborn son. She is tremendously helpful and efficient and organized. And she can swaddle a newborn like nobody's business. She brings the "Happiest Baby on the Block" to life. She even makes our dog happy! We look forward to her remaining in our lives. She gets our hearty recommendation without hesitation. read more

I can't put into words how grateful we are to have had Jeni as our doula. As a first time mom, I was fearful of the labor process, but having Jeni made us feel so much more at ease. She is so knowledgeable and truly advocates for you. Admittedly, my husband was hesitant about the price tag of having a doula and if it was truly necessary. After we met with Jeni for our labor lesson, he turned to me and said how happy he was that we had her. And after the labor, we repeatedly spoke about how she is the reason we had such a positive experience. Just to name a few ways she helped during labor - she taught me how to push effectively and helped make tweaks as I started pushing to make sure I was making the most of my energy. She watched the monitor very closely and acted quickly if she saw anything out of the ordinary. She made sure I was comfortable at all times. She kept us informed during each step of the process. I could go on and on and on, but all of this to say that I highly recommend hiring Jeni/Happiest Doulas. I truly can't say enough good things. read more

I just gave birth to my first child and hiring a doula to guide, educate and champion me and my partner through the process is something I would highly recommend for any soon to be mom. The Happiest Doulas was recommended to me by a friend and I in turn will recommend them to my friends based on my satisfaction with the experience. I worked with Cynthya specifically and I was very happy with her expertise, involvement and support. I not only gained a superior pregnancy and labor experience but also a friend in the process! read more

Cynthya was awesome! She was incredibly supportive and caring during labor. I was able to achieve one of my main goals (to have a VBAC) and I know I wouldn't have been able to do that without her. My husband also felt very comfortable around her, which was a big plus!! We recommend her to anyone needing a doula. read more

When I was preparing my "birth plan" for my second child I did some research and realized that I wanted to try to avoid being induced and an epidural like I ended up with for my first child. That conclusion led me to looking for a doula. I was so late in the game but I contact Cynthya via email and we talked on the phone for a while to answer my initial questions and explain the process. She came to our house to meet with us and discuss details, give information etc. Talking with her I immediately felt so comfortable with her and knew that she was the person I wanted to have with us. She had suggestions on books, videos and things to do that we incredibly helpful in what I called cramming for natural birth since I didn't even start thinking about it as an option until I was about 35 weeks. When the time came I called her (in the middle of the night of course) and she came to our house. She was sooo soothing and helpful to me and my husband. She helped me relax, reminded me how to breathe (about 500 times) and provided instructions for my husband. We got to the hospital and she helped with breathing again, positioning, talking with the nurses and my doctor. I was so exhausted but with her help I was able to avoid pain medication. Anyone who knows me would know how surprising and amazing that was! I would (and have) told anyone that is pregnant to get a doula and specifically Cnythya. I am not planning on having more kids but you can bet I will be calling Cynthya if we change our minds! read more

I had a wonderful experience with the Happiest doulas. I wanted a doula as a source of support and experience in the delivery room, as this was my first. I couldn't have been happier with the experience. Our doula Lauren was educated, objective and supportive throughout the entire process, from crafting our birth plan to being right beside us when our daughter was born. She was able to answer my (many) questions with the perspective of someone who has been there. She respected my birth preferences and was indispensable in the delivery room. Prior to the administration of my epidural, she used pain management techniques that made me much more comfortable. Her presence was a source of support to me when I wanted to hold off on an intervention my doctor wanted to do. I am so glad she was there with us--I can't imagine being first time parents on our own in the hospital! I can't recommend having a doula enough and my experience with the Happiest Doulas was great from start to finish. read more