WE LOVE T'ARAH!!! My husband and I decided at 36 weeks pregnant that it would be the best choice…read morefor us to add a doula to our birth team for reasons of wanting advocacy, mental and physical support for both of us. We contacted several Doulas that we had found by researching online and received a response from T'Arah at Mother Bear Doula Services within hours. T'Arah promptly answered our initial questions and we ended up scheduling to meet in person to talk more in depth about our expectations, wishes, past experiences, etc.. Soon after arriving at the coffee shop, just myself with my toddler in tow, we ordered some drinks and snacks and settled at a table to get to know each other. Of course it wasn't long before my son became antsy and distracted; but Tarah immediately came to the rescue, pulling coloring supplies out of her bag and playing Paw Patrol on her phone for him to watch. I had barely met her and she was already such a great help to me! ;) I felt an instant comfortability with T'Arah; I was totally comfortable with going into detail of my previous birth, which had been a traumatic experience, and could sense that she was sincerely invested in mine and my husband's concerns, wishes and preferences.. She listened, asked questions, provided advice and input and acknowledged my feelings. We shared personal stories and got to know each other more in depth than just birth related topics. More than interviewing her to be our Doula, I felt like I had just made a friend who helped me to feel excited and empowered to give birth! A few short weeks later, and after meeting with T'Arah a few more times as well as going to the hospital tour together, it was time to have our baby! I had hoped and dreamed that this birth would progress naturally, without induction, but when the time came, there were reasons for my husband and myself to ultimately decide that induction would be the safest course of action for getting our baby out as soon as we could. I was initially heartbroken and scared, but Tarah was there every step of the way, going out of her way to teach us natural labor inducing techniques which did actually help tremendously, as well as staying available to text or call for anything we needed. When the time came to be induced and start our Childbirth journey, T'Arah was present and alert, providing all the support we both needed from walking, getting snacks/drinks, talking, joking, massaging, physically holding me up, counseling, calming, etc.. in spite of being induced, T'Arah encouraged us in taking every step we could to have a birth that we truly wanted, and I succeeded in taking it one step at a time to have the natural birth I had wished for without further intervention. T'Arah played a key role in helping me have a birth experience that I am proud of and I will always be grateful to her for that. We will definitely have T'Arah as our Doula for any future babies!

T'Arah is amazing! She was so knowledgeable and available during my whole pregnancy and the day of…read morelabor she was my lifesaver! Will not have a baby without her! Thank you so much :)

Christina (and assistant Paige!) is such a relief to have found! I mentally need a home birth this…read moredelivery as the hospital was giving me anxiety, just thinking about it made me stressed out. I have researched midwifery for quite a while and have heard the best from my friends who have hired one. She is very thorough and goes through my medical history with lab/sonograms referred to the correct professionals. Christina makes sure your body isn't at high risk and even gives advice on vitamin supplementation based off your body! Super customized care. I am so excited to continue this journey. All prenatal care is done at my house with my children and husband right there! I want them to connect with this new baby better than past pregnancies and I see it happening before my eyes! It's such a blessing.

Christina is an incredible midwife and I am beyond thankful we were able to work with her! She is…read morepatient, down to earth, kind and easy to trust. I'm very particular in providers I choose to care for me and my family. No matter what crazy questions I had, she was confident and knowledgeable in her responses. She made sure we fully understood everything throughout our journey and put our minds at ease. Do not hesitate to use Christina!

If you are trying to decide whether or not to have a doula, HIRE ONE. And hire Kaitlyn :) Having…read moreKaitlyn by our side throughout our pregnancy and birth was life changing. It was the best decision we made for us and our baby. My labor and delivery ended up being the total opposite of what we had wanted/planned and Kaitlyn was the absolute best coach and comfort during the whole experience. Not only did she educate us on what to expect, but she made us feel confident as decision makers and parents - before our girl was even here! My birth experience was intense and I cannot imagine going through it without Kaitlyn by my side. There truly isn't a better advocate for mom and baby than a doula. We learned that the hospital and staff (while they were great) just aren't as invested in you as a family. Kaitlyn helped us see a tongue tie issuse as well which after we got corrected literally changed our breastfeeding experience when it was looking impossible. Kaitlyn will always be a special part of our family story. Doulas are so gifted and magical and you will never regret having one - especially Kaitlyn if you're lucky to have her! We love you Kaitlyn!!!

Hiring Sarah as our doula was the best investment we could have possibly made for our birth! This…read morewas our first baby, and we had a natural birth at our amazing birth center. My husband and I were so grateful to have Sarah there every step of the way for support, and comfort measures during labor that we didn't know about, forgot about in the moment, or couldn't do with just the two of us. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, DO IT! Worth every single penny!

It brings me nothing but joy to share my extraordinary experience working with Ebon'Nae as my birth…read moredoula. I was initially introduced to her through a friend, but I strongly believe God also aligned us in perfect harmony. We began our journey with a great consultation. Then, there were home visits where Ebon'Nae thoroughly explained the birthing process to my husband and me -- patiently answering any and all questions we had. She also took time to come to an important midwife appointment with me where we discussed my desired birth plan. Throughout my experience, Ebon'Nae offered everything from tools and advice to prayers which really helped me to move through my pregnancy with a sense of ease leading up to the birth. For the actual birth, she was right there by my side physically and mentally coaching me through every moment while going the extra mile to visually capture some of the best moments as well. With this being my first pregnancy, as one would imagine, there were a lot of unknowns to explore, and having such a knowledgeable and supportive doula like Ebon'Nae, I felt seen and safe. While she always kept things very professional, she also felt like family -- and I feel so blessed to have gained the opportunity to work with her. She's truly called to do this work, and words alone can't describe her amazing service. If you're looking for an amazing doula or to train to become one, I send my highest praises and recommendation to "glow" with Ebon'Nae.

Ebon'Nae has truly been someone I needed in my corner and I'm so grateful I was referred to her!…read moreFrom speaking life into me and my birth, to being with me literally every step of the way with so many tips and powerful messages! Even advocating for me when I had the unfortunate experience of having to go to the hospital to check on baby, and Dr wanted to go through C-Section. Ebon'Nae was able to let me know I, as a patient had options when me and baby were doing fine! I had the strength and faith to let them know I would not go through with it! With her help I was able to fulfill my hopes of having a VBAC naturally and gave birth to a perfectly healthy baby boy!

the care and service I received was absolutely incredible!! i felt so much more educated and…read moreprepared, and honestly I got my dream birth. I really don't know what me and my husband would have done without all of your help and support. Thank you so much!!!

From the owner: Birth & Postpartum Doula, Childbirth & Breastfeeding Education, Placenta Encapsulation, and…read moreBreastmilk Jewelry.

10/10 experience. Environment was super friendly and inviting, and Mrs. Amy was fantastic! She…read moreshared just as much excitement as we experienced in the moment. Photos were amazing despite the fact our baby was a little camera shy. Highly recommended!

I have been to Miracle to Behold since I was 11 weeks (I'm 26 now) and I have always had the BEST…read moreexperience. There are certainly times when the baby is not as cooperative as others but Amy is patient and gets all of the best quality pictures she can. She is also very informative as to what you're looking at. Especially early on when you aren't sure how to read the images. I would recommend this over and over.