What My Clients are Saying

“We hired Chris as our Doula for our first pregnancy. We were looking for someone who understood and respected our thoughts and beliefs on childbirth, and who would provide practical and emotional support to both my husband (Jason) and me. During my pregnancy when Chris would come to visit she would educate us on what to expect during the labor and delivery. She provided us with very valuable information, reading material and through our discussions helped us make informative decisions regarding the birth and delivery of our baby. She reassured Jason that he would have a big job as well in being my advocate at the hospital, and that she would also be there for him if he needed anything.

When the big day came Chris was a great asset to the delivery room. Not only did she provide support with showing me proper breathing and relaxation techniques, she also used her knowledge with Aromatherapy to help in this process. It was a very long labor and the positive encouragement to both Jason and me, along with the suggestions she gave to alternative ways to manage the discomfort, helped us immensely in holding off any medical intervention for as long as we did.

Chris was with us for the entire labor and delivery process. She was a great emotional support to the both of us. I knew the whole time that I could count on her as well as my husband, and that made the world of difference. Looking back, Jason and I feel very fortunate that we were able to have a Doula that we meshed with so well, that understood our wishes and did all she could to make them happen and genuinely cared for our best interests. Without question she will be with us again for the journey of our second child…which we hope, is sooner than later!!!”
~ Becky & Jason

Client Feedback

1. Why did you hire Chris to be your Doula? Why did you want a Doula to assist you in your birthing journey?

I initially wanted a Doula to assist with my birth journey because I really wanted a natural birth without medical interventions and drugs. I figured that hiring a Doula would enhance my ability with this goal. We hired Chris because I planned on using Hypnobirthing as a coping method during labour and delivery and Chris was trained and willing to provide the knowledgeable support that I desired. At the end of the long day, hiring Chris was definitely one of the best decisions, as I had a terrific birth and Chris was everything and more that we hoped for.

2. What was the best thing about working with Chris as your Doula?

Since our experience with Chris was our first birth experience, Chris was able to calm both my husband and me down to focus our energy on relaxing – the key concept in Hypnobirthing. As a result, my contractions were more efficient and took less energy to work through and we were able to labour at home longer.

3. What thoughts do you have to pass on to other women/couples who are thinking about working with Chris during their pregnancy and birth?

Chris was incredibly calm and helpful in our birth experience. It was so nice to be able to rely on her to remind us to eat, relax/rest and change positions, and to take advantage of the advice.

Reflections

Thinking back I am so glad we hired you! It was tremendously helpful to have someone who could talk me through labour and who knew what was going on. Without words, I trusted you and felt comfortable.
~ Janice & Russell

Client Feedback

1. Why did you hire Chris to be your Doula? Why did you want a Doula to assist you in your birthing journey?

I wanted to use a Doula with my second child because I used narcotics with my first child – my baby was extremely groggy and I wasn’t able to hold her for fifteen minutes after she was born.

2. What was the best thing about working with Chris as your Doula?

The best part about working with Chris was that I achieved my goal of a drug free labour and delivery.

3. What thoughts do you have to pass on to other women/couples who are thinking about working with Chris during their pregnancy and birth?

My second birth was completely different with Chris as my Doula. I was 100% drug free. Chris helped me to be up and active during my entire labour. She helped me cope through each contraction. Having Chris’ support really got me through and kept me feeling in control. My daughter was immediately placed in my arms as soon as she made her entrance into the world. She was bright eyed and alert. It was wonderful.
~Teresa & Doug