by Sarah K. Elaine was an integral member of my birth team. Her presence immediately set me at ease. I knew that I could count on her as I gave in to the rhythm of labor. She was able to support my husband, help to communicate with my midwives when I could not, and she […]
Category: Labor & Birth
Niah’s Birth, April 2016
I was originally hired to be the postpartum doula for this family but then stepped in as back-up doula when the couple’s original doula was at another birth. This rarely happens but it’s something we are happy to cover each other for in the doula community. The continuity of care for being their birth and […]
Matilda’s Birth, May 2016
by Allison S Where do I even start? Elaine was our doula and guided my husband, tim, and I through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Tim and I knew from the beginning that we wanted a doula to help us achieve a natural birth. We contacted Elaine very early on, about 8 weeks pregnant! […]
Birth Bag
How about a virtual tour of my birth bag!? First, I would like you to know that I consider myself my biggest tool I bring to your birth. My grounding touch when you’re feeling carried away. My voice when you need words of comfort and strength. My massage when your muscles feel fatigued. My hip-squeeze […]
Statistics
At the end of the year it is common for birth professionals to put their statistics up to show birth outcomes for the year. This practice has never felt like a fit for my own work but I kept track this year, officially, for the first time and I can see why it’s appealing. Sometimes […]
Batya’s Birth, Feb 2016
Elaine is the ideal doula! We cannot recommend her enough. She provided support and strength in every way, she was calm and able to tune into my needs and helped me articulate them- which was particularly necessary in a hospital setting. She worked so well with my doctor and the nurses at the hospital– who […]
Eason’s birth, Jan 2016
by Jana F. Sometimes as a doula we are called to step in to a birth for another doula when she must be elsewhere. It’s one of the ways we make sure we have our clients covered no matter what! I’m sharing a few kind words written by a mother that had my support as […]
Genevieve’s Birth part 2, Dec 2015
by Clint M As the father, I was skeptical at first about needing a Doula. I had never even heard of the term “Doula” before my wife mentioned it to me, but when we met with Elaine, I knew immediately that she was who we needed to make it through the whole process. I knew […]
Genevieve’s Birth, Dec 2015
By Lexy M I don’t know how to begin to describe what Elaine’s presence brought to my labor and birth. Her unwavering peaceful and calm encouragement was invaluable to me. Elaine never left my side. I needed that. With Elaine’s amazing support, I was able to meet my goal of an unmedicated hospital birth. I […]
Eliot’s Birth, Aug 2015
by R Alexander After a difficult birth experience with my first child, I was committed to the idea of including a doula in our birth plans for our second. After discussing our desires and plans with Elaine, I instantly felt relieved and supported. I knew that she would be a great partner in his birth. […]
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