“I’m not sure how my birth would have turned out had it not been for my doula, Sarah. My birth plan was always to go as long as I could without an epidural and eventually request one if I needed it. What I didn’t plan for was being admitted to the hospital at 7cm with intense contractions every 1-1.5 minutes apart!!! Thank goodness for Sarah and her compassion, confidence, adaptability and knowledge. From the moment I made it back to my room until after my daughter was born Sarah was there encouraging me, cooling me down with cold towels and a fan, applying counter-pressure during painful contractions, and overall advocating for my wants and needs. She truly went above and beyond for me and my husband before, during, and after my labor and delivery…I cannot recommend Sarah enough! Thank you! thank you! thank you!”

— H., Doula client

“I didn't realize I needed a doula until I met Sarah. When my husband and I first met Sarah we had already been on a tumultuous road- from TTC, infertility treatment (and failures), donor eggs, and finally--being pregnant. Before attending Sarah's class I had heard of making a labor + delivery plan but had not put too much stock into it, I just knew I wanted an epidural and to deliver at a hospital. After a 1 day class with Sarah we learned there was so much more to it all. Sarah taught us how to embrace the uncertainties of labor and delivery while still having it the way we want by self advocacy. Sarah and her class were not only informative, but also reassuring. When the time came, just like our journey everything was unexpected. My water broke early, I ended up being induced at 38 weeks, and delivering via unplanned c-section. However, because of Sarah's guidance and support despite all of the twists and turns I can confidently say I look back fondly on my laboring process. My husband and I possessed the tools we needed to face every surprise with confidence, and support each other in ways I could have never imagined that went beyond just getting my epidural at the hospital. We are eternally grateful for having met Sarah and are honored to have her in our village.”

— K., doula client

“Having Sarah support my second labor and delivery experience was the best decision I made! I knew going in I wanted to attempt a non-epidural experience, based on the experience I had with one at my first vaginal labor and delivery, and I truly could not have accomplished this non-epidural birth without her. From her support before, answering any initial questions or concerns. To her arrival at my early labor process, she was calm, cool, and collected the whole time. She even brought snacks! I would recommend her services and expertise to anyone considering the support of a doula.”

— S., Doula client

“I would highly recommend this class to any future expecting parents! Thank you so much for leading a wonderful class!”

— Childbirth education workshop participant

“As someone who already has a child, I hadn't really considered taking a childbirth class until my midwife recommended it — but I'm so, so glad I did. I was really struggling to imagine the ways my second birth could be different than my first, and Sarah's class was incredibly helpful in laying out the alternatives available (including ones I didn't know about) and helping me develop a philosophy for thinking about them. She included lots of activities and opportunities for reflection, and generally, I feel much less anxious going into this birth than I did before. Thank you, Sarah!”

— Childbirth education workshop participant