by Tessa J Elaine was amazing! I was very nervous about trying to have an unmedicated, natural childbirth, but was able to do it with Elaine’s wonderful support and encouragement. When you are in labor, you quickly forget all of the information you learned in childbirth classes and the books you’ve read to prepare. Having […]
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Theo’s Birth, May 2015
by Dan J “Elaine is truly outstanding at what she does. She possess the perfect combination of knowledge, compassion, patience, warmth, serenity, and assertiveness, all at just the right times and in just the right measure. Her lengthy visits to our home in the weeks leading up to the delivery were extremely informative and gave […]
Harris’ Birth, February 2015
by Ashton L From the beginning, Elaine was a constant source of calmness that helped me feel confident about my body and the ability to birth a child. With Elaine’s guidance and support, I was able to labor at home like I initially hoped. And while at the hospital, she was in our corner, there […]
Isaac’s Birth & Postpartum, February 2015
by Colleen S I just wanted to send my belated but very heartfelt thanks for all of your support during my recovery. In the hospital, you were a TREMENDOUS help in allowing me to process what had happened during delivery and were instrumental in helping me get a little rest in the hospital. Then, in […]
The Birth of Rowan & Samson
By Allison KG You were an excellent source of information as we prepared to bring our boys into the world. After finding out we were expecting twins and that the birth experience would be much more medical than we had originally hoped for, being able to navigate all of it alongside you was incredibly empowering. […]
Baby Will’s Birth & Postpartum
By Melanie C I wasn’t sure what specifically I wanted from my doula when I first contacted Elaine but I knew I wanted my labor, delivery and postpartum recovery to go differently than it had with my first son. I couldn’t put into words what I needed from Elaine but somehow she just knew. The […]
Hopes and Dreams for a Birthy 2015
2015 is looking like a veritable baby boom all over town. I’m feeling the good birthy vibes tingling down to my toes thinking about the wonderful families who have asked me to join them on this journey. I’ve eased back into this work after my maternity leave in 2014, taking only one family per month […]
Elliott’s Birth, December 2013
by Jen Scaggs We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect birth and I know that it was in part due to your support. The initial meetings were helpful for me to clarify my wishes for the birth. Also, thank you so much for the letter to Elliott. It was so sweet!
James’ Birth, January 2014
By Betsy Root I am so glad that we chose Elaine to be a part of our birth team. My husband, Tim, and I first looked into having a doula when I decided that I wanted to have an unmedicated delivery. I was confident we could do it, but thought we’d need some extra support and […]
A message for 2013
I’d like to thank all the mamas and papas that invited me to be a part of their birth team in 2013. It was truly an honor to see the birth of so many families and see others grow! I’m looking forward to more in 2014. I’m happy to announce I’m signed up for several […]
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