Doula Testimonials
"Hollie was my doula for the birth of my baby girl; she was always ready and willing to answer my many questions during my pregnancy. When my water broke three weeks early Hollie was there for me and met us at the hospital. I had never experienced birth before and as soon as she came into the room I felt so much better. The doctor and nurses were in and out and my husband was just as scared and nervous as I was but Hollie was the anchor that helped us through it. She was there when we needed her and stood by waiting when we didn’t. She was able to help me through the process and was a very encouraging presence. My husband and I were both glad that she was there and helped us all through that wonderful day." -Kim
"Hollie was there for us every step of the way. We met her as students in one of her Birth Boot Camp classes (which are awesome, by the way! Hollie knows her stuff.), and we knew quickly that we wanted to switch doulas and get Hollie on our birth team. No question was too weird or too minor; we felt totally prepared for our natural birth. We called her in the middle of the night when labor was starting to really kick into gear, and she met us at our house and drove with us the hour it took to get to our birth center. She was supportive in every way we could think of from making sure I had water to drink between contractions to having her rice sock at the ready. Her presence was very calming, and I loved how she helped my husband comfort me rather than try to take over. She gently suggested comfort measures that might help but backed off instantly when appropriate. Hollie was totally respectful of our space when we needed it and was willing to do absolutely whatever needed to be done (including holding one of my legs while I was pushing so my husband could catch his son). My birth would NOT have been the same, and I treasure the memories we have with her." -Jessica
"We loved having Hollie as our Doula! This was my second baby and I was hoping to have another natural un-medicated hospital birth. I actually reached out to Hollie to see if she could recommend a natural friendly OB who delivered at the hospital I was going to be at. She got back to me right away and had great recommendations. I loved that she herself had experienced two natural hospital births and I felt she would be a great fit for me. I loved having a second support person... in the delivery room who knew exactly how to help me manage my pain and talk me through things. It was especially helpful when I went into labor on a Sunday and my regular OB wasn't there and I had the OB on call. Having my husband and Hollie there helped me keep calm and focused. I got to have the birth I wanted and it was a beautiful, wonderful experience I will never forget!" - Meredith
"I never really ever thought about having a natural birth until I met Hollie. I already had my first with an epidural and it was alright, but not the most empowering experience that I wanted. So I started taking classes to prepare me for natural birth from Hollie and I learned so much more than I ever learned with my first child. I decided on having Hollie as my doula and didn’t know what to expect exactly but now I don’t know how I ever gave birth without her. My husband was able to stick by my side while she helped coach him and made sure that what the nurses and doctors were offering was what I really wanted. She was the best and I would recommend her to anyone. I plan on going natural for any birth to come because of her and the education she gave me." -Ruth