Category Archive: Testimonials

Kind words for Martina Szarek

“We were so fortunate to have Martina as our birth doula. She has such an amazing energy and touch that helped us stay calm, confident and focused throughout the entire experience. From early labor through delivery, Martina was there for us every step of the way. I’ll never forget after 27 hours of labor, she was [...]

Kind words for Rachel Rachlin

“Truthfully, had my doctors not insisted I hire a doula I probably would not have. Lucky for me I followed their advice and found Rachel who made a tremendous difference in my birth experience. From our first meeting to our final post-partum one Rachel brought a soft confidence to our every encounter.  She was expert [...]

Kind words for Rachel Rachlin

I wanted to try to have a natural birth with little or no interventions but when the pain became too intense for me I opted for an epidural. Rachel made me feel comfortable and supported my decision, which really made me feel comfortable with what was going on. She supported me both mentally and physically [...]

Crucial part of the birth process

“Our Doula was an incredibly important part of the birth of our child. She helped keep me calm and focused, she anticipated my every need, and her mothering touch got me through the most difficult contractions. I can’t imagine having gone through labor without her.”

Kind words about Elizabeth Mangum-Sarach:

“Having Elizabeth assisting at our baby’s birth was the best decision we could have made.  I truly don’t know what we would’ve done without her.  Her experience and knowledge in the process gave us the strength to do it our way.  We are grateful beyond measure.” Karyn M, new mother

Kind words about our “Eat, Drink, DOULA” events:

“I was at the midwife today and saw another woman from the meeting who also hired someone and was very happy with the process as we are. I had never had a speed-dating experience before. It really is a clever way to meet several doulas.” 1st time Bklyn mama “We loved the open house. I [...]

Kind words about Wendy Ledesma:

“Wendy was an incredibly important part of the birth of our child. She helped keep me calm and focused, she anticipated my every need, and her mothering touch got me through the most difficult contractions. I can’t imagine having gone through labor without her.” Casey, NYC mama

Kind words about Aliya Caler:

“I had wondered whether having a doula might diminish my role during delivery. In fact, I found it to be the opposite. Aliya’s support in the delivery room made it possible for me to be face-to-face with my partner during the entire labor. While Aliya was behind my partner applying pressure to her back and [...]

Kind words about Kate Leddington

Dear Kate, I want to give you the biggest hug in the world – I can not thank you enough for helping me with Anisa’s birth. I had such fear and mixed emotions around the birthing process before, and I now feel so much better and have healed so much…You were AMAZING – you were [...]