Testimonials

“Insofar as it's possible, we had an "easy" postpartum thanks in large part to SJ. She did all of the things that a great birth and postpartum doula should do, but she was also much more. SJ was like our super smart and well-researched godmother with no agenda and only our best interests in mind. SJ is one of those rare people that can blend science, logic, and intuition -- her perspective and guidance brought us so much peace as we were navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Her perspective helped us make sense of the all the noise, helping us tune out all but the most important things to us. "You don't need to worry about that" was something she repeated often, when we'd approach her with a question about something we had read or been told we need to do and this allowed us to dramatically reduce our anxiety. SJ empowered both the birthing and non-birthing partner throughout the process. Even as people who can generally plow through life challenges on their own, we couldn't have done it without SJ.”

- Natasha and Catherine

“ SJ was extremely hands on and personalized her care for me during prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum. My husband and I felt like we lacked knowledge about what to expect and how to care for a newborn. SJ provided us with tutorials, showed my husband how to care for me while in labor, and even how to wear my daughter once she was born. Also, during childbirth, SJ created a calming ambience with lowlights and a relaxing scent which helped me alleviate some of the stress I was experiencing. I honestly don't know if my husband and I could have made it through the birth of my daughter without her. She also checked on me while I was in the hospital and once I was released came over the following morning, cooked me breakfast, rubbed my swollen feet, showed me how to do a sitz bath to help me recover, and helped me process the birth of my daughter. These are things that are so often overlooked for mothers after they give birth and I'm so lucky SJ was there to make sure my own recovery was prioritized too. SJ provided physical and mental support throughout my entire journey with her. She aided me in advocating for myself when I felt as if my doctor was neglecting my needs and was incredibly easy to talk to and connect with. I feel extremely fortunate to have had SJ by my side during my pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.”

— SAA

“There are not enough words in all of the world to describe how incredible SJ was during my pregnancy and postpartum journey. SJ joined my tribe in my second trimester of my pregnancy and my only regret is not meeting her earlier. She was so insightful, caring, kind, gentle, warm, and the list goes on. Her body work sessions and personal oils and teas kept self care at the forefront during my pregnancy. During my labor she was my number one advocate. She quickly noticed I did not labor well on my back and advocated to the staff my needs. She created a safe space in my delivery room that made my journey into motherhood peaceful. Postpartum her lactation consulting was AMAZING. Breastfeeding is a journey and her words of encouragement and guidance saved me from giving up. Overall, SJ is a gem and I will cherish my time with her forever.”

— Jessica R

“SJ was truly wonderful. She was with us for the first 4 months at night. It was an investment but the best one we have ever made. She was a great caretaker, not only for my son, but also for me. Having someone here at night that we trusted allowed us to get sleep so we could be present during the day with our son and with one another. She very knowledgeable and invests time in staying educated as well as sharing that information with parents. I can't recommend her enough and I hope she available when we have our next one!”

-Kristin S

“Hiring SJ was an excellent investment, especially if this is your first pregnancy. There were so many new and unpredictable moments that SJ guided us through, that we felt so grateful to have her. She so kind and caring, we felt very comfortable asking her questions and advice, you won’t regret getting a doula.”

- Nataly & Matías

“We worked with SJ as a full spectrum (pregnancy, birth, postpartum) doula and she was an amazing partner throughout the entire process. SJ’s warm, empathetic presence immediately helped me feel at ease through labor and the stressful postpartum period. I also loved how professional and knowledgeable she was - she stays up to date with the latest medical research and was able to provide us with evidence-based advice, which we were deeply grateful for. During our delivery, an L&D nurse even came over to me and said how impressed she was with SJ’s knowledge on different birth positions based on baby’s position (we needed to get baby to turn). I would 100% recommend SJ to anyone looking for a doula!”

-Ji-Young

“SJ was an incredible support before, during, and after my first pregnancy. I was very scared of the whole experience and had so many questions, but she helped ease my nerves and guided me in creating a birth plan that made everything feel much more manageable. During labor, my husband and I honestly can’t imagine going through that experience without her. It’s such a stressful moment, but SJ was with us every step of the way—with calm, experience, and empathy. Her postpartum support was just as valuable—coming to our home, checking in on me emotionally, and helping me feel more confident with the baby. I truly recommend her services 100%. They are absolutely worth it.”

-Mimosa

“SJ was an incredible resource for my husband and I as first-time parents. We used her for overnight support for our son. She provided calm, warm, and compassionate support and quickly adjusted to our family dynamic. We felt completely comfortable and at ease knowing our son was in great hands with her help, and were immensely grateful to have her as a guide as I navigated my postpartum journey! We would highly recommend her to any parents seeking support as they navigate their postpartum experience.”

-Hayley