Testimonials

Vicki understood my desire for a natural labour and provided information and guidance to assist that process.  Vicki worked brilliantly with our midwife and her trainee, and hospital staff to help my husband and I deliver our second child naturally, in a calm and nurturing setting.  Vicki provided exceptional service to me and my family pre and postnatally as well.  We cherish and value the competent, professional and very compassionate care Vicki provided us through pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period.”
 
Vicki didn't judge me or try to analyze me.  She listened and asked me questions that helped me sort out my feelings and make an action plan. Even though I didn't know Vicki, I was comfortable enough to tell her very personal details about what was stressing me out during my pregnancy. Vicki followed my energy while at the same time, following her intuition.  She looked me straight in the eyes when I needed to know I was okay.  The birth of my daughter was such a magical and special day.  I felt so honored to have Vicki there.”
 
“Going into the pregnancy we were barely aware of the existence of doulas. Now that our daughter has been born we can’t imagine what the experience would have been like without one.  Our whole experience with Vicki was incredibly positive. We just can’t say enough about her and the value of the service she provides. The information she provided allowed us to make informed decisions all the way through. Warm and professional, Vicki was a great resource and extremely supportive of both mother & father during the pregnancy, labour, delivery and post-partum.”
 
“If there is one piece of advice I could give to an expectant mother, especially a first-time mom, it would be HIRE A DOULA!  Our doula Angie was wonderful, patient, reassuring and there for every minute I needed her.  I had back labor - 14 hours of it and was able to have a natural birth which was very important to me.  I don't think I would've made it without Angie.  She was able to help relieve the discomfort in my hips and back and calm and focus my husband.  Her assistance kept both of us from becoming totally stressed out!  My midwife was fantastic but had to also look after my baby and manage my labor.  It was so comforting to know that someone was there just to look after me if I needed anything - a drink, reassurance, a back rub or whatever.  I am forever grateful to Angie for her role in bringing our precious daughter into the world.”  
 
"Angie took away all my worries, allowing me to be with my wife enjoying the magic of the birth."
 
“Having Angie present at the birth of our beautiful son was a gift.  Her calm presence, nurturing ways, dedication to my husband and I, her confident relationship with the nurses and doctor, along with knowledge of the birth process enabled us to focus all our energy into having a positive, successful birth experience!  Thank you Angie, with all our hearts!”

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