Dream Birth & Baby Doula Support

• kty lee
  
  
  (January 11, 2019, 1:46 pm)

  I can't begin to describe how wonderful, passionate, caring and knowledgeable Alicia is! From the beginning she guided us during the pregnancy, had many great tips for me, and helped me make my (right) big decisions towards the end. My birth story took longer than we expected, 40+ hours and Alicia was so supportive and strong even till the last seconds, let me correct that, even after the birth! Her stamina throughout the 40+ hours is just amazing! She was always there reassuring me that everything is going well, and making sure I'm hydrated and nourished to go on with the big game. This alone makes me want to tell every women, regardless how supportive your husband is, you still need a doula 100% especially Alicia 10000%!
  
  Before and after the birth I had many complications, that caused me to be hospitalized right after my birth, so my newborn was left with my clueless husband and mother. Alicia right away came over and helped them in so many ways, guiding and teaching them how to take care of our baby. She kept checking in on me before and after the birth regarding my condition, and tried to help me in all kinds of ways, sending over wonderful people to help with my condition, etc. We are eternally grateful to you Alicia! Baby M sending all his love

• Faith Kennard
  
  
  (May 11, 2018, 12:04 pm)

  I really don't even know where to begin, because there are just so many amazing things I want to say about Alicia. First off she is incredibly knowledgeable, and is a fantastic resource for all things pregnancy/childbirth. When I was having issues with my OB she gave me the name of a new doctor who I immediately changed to (at 28 weeks), and she couldn't have been more on the mark with her recommendation. But more importantly she is one of the most calming, caring people I have ever meet. From the minute I meet her, I knew that I wanted her to be a part of my baby's birth story. I honestly don't know if I would have been able to get through my unmedicated labor had she not been there with her soothing voice and comforting touch.
  
  I'm a planner, so before I was even pregnant I knew that I wanted a doula. My husband, who was supportive in my desire to have a "low intervention hospital birth" supported the idea of a doula, but mainly because he knew how important it was to me - truth be told he was more than skeptical, that is up until the day that I delivered. Alicia arrived at our home in the very early morning (with a suitcase full of helpful supplies) and immediately knew what to do to help give me some relief. I love my husband, but he just didn't know how to help me, enter Alicia! He has now said, on a number of occasions that she was "worth her weight in gold". Alicia comforted me throughout my labor and stayed with with us until baby had successfully latched on for the first time, and we were settling into our new roles as mom and dad. I honestly cannot imagine having a child without her there now. She feels more like family than anything else.
  
  There is really only so much that you can say in a review, so I just highly recommend making an appointment to meet with Alicia, I promise you will love her! She helped give me my "dream birth" and for that I will alwayss be grateful.

• Sara Sanders
  
  
  (November 2, 2017, 8:34 pm)

  You guys. I've tried to write this review so many times but can't quite find the right words. We were so blessed to have Alicia walk with us through pregnancy, and labor and delivery and bear witness to our miracle.
  
  The biggest gift she gave us was her presence. She was calm. She was reassuring. She was persuasive when I was reluctant to try positions that were helpful, yet uncomfortable. She gently and continually empowered my husband and I to make decisions regarding our care. She brought a variety of comfort measures to the room. She seemed to instinctively know how to be present, helpful and unobtrusive during intimate moments. She worked fluidly with my husband, almost as if they had rehearsed everything ahead of time. Her calm during my storm brought a sense of peace to my husband and I. And while it was a painful process, (beautiful and intimate and precious... But yes, also painful) her calm and confidence removed a lot of anxiety that we might have otherwise felt.
  
  What I love is that she was there to hold space and bear witness to the beautiful and difficult work of labor. She brought a lot of expertise and comfort measures into the room-- which were a needed gift. But what I was not expecting was the magnitude of the gift of having her bear witness to our miracle and the work that my husband and I did together.
  
  She will forever be a welcomed part of my son's birth story. And we feel so very fond of her.
  
  Alicia, thank you for all the gifts you gave us. But especially for the gift of your presence and your witness to the sacred moments during Milo's birth.

• Yi Ng
  
  
  (June 30, 2017, 5:06 pm)

  Alicia is an amazing doula and I couldn't have gone through a 24 hour natural labor without her help!
  
  She has a talent for creating an environment that is as conducive to natural birth as can be achieved in a hospital setting. She used her experience and intuition to help prepare us first time parents for the big day. I didn't really have a sense how disruptive certain hospital processes could be to a natural birthing process, and Alicia gave us the knowledge and vision to think things through. For example, she requested wireless monitors to make me more mobile, and a breast pump to help induce labor naturally. These were just a few examples of how she created a an atmosphere that worked well for me. I was sensitive to bright light and often have headaches during any type of pain. So Alicia brought electric candles for mood lighting and different scented oils to help me relax. The environment she created made the labor process very calming for me.
  
  Best of all, Alicia's knowledge of laboring positions and techniques helped me through many hours of intensive moments. I found early on that standing worked most effectively for me, but it was also very tiring as time progressed. Alicia recommended different lying and sitting positions that worked for me, and I was able to find some brief moments of rest. She knew positions that would help the baby's head progress, and she continued to encourage me to try them without being pushy or demanding. Her consistent support and encouragement throughout the 24 hour period was an invaluable source of positive energy for me.
  
  I highly recommend having Alicia at your birth if you're looking for a natural birth coach who will make that birthing experience wonderful for you and your family. I really wanted to use the strength of my own spirit to bring my daughter into this world, and Alicia made that possible!

• Corinne Gilman
  
  
  (May 6, 2017, 4:06 pm)

  I had a beautiful birth experience due in large part to Alicia. The level of support and comfort she brought to us not to mention the amont of knowledge and expertise she has made for a birth in which I felt completely informed, prepared and calm( as much as you can be while in labor:) )
  
  The whole process of planning for my birth was amazing. She takes the time to get to know you and your spouse and get an idea of what it is you're looking for. She has a wealth of resources to then guide you in creating your birth plan. There were so many things that I hadn't thought of or just assumed would be done a certain way--she really opened my eyes to how much control I had.
  
  She was available for questions/concerns leading up to the birth, and once labor started she did not leave my side:) I labored with her and my husband at home trusting that she would know the right time to leave for the hospital (she did). When I doubted myself she was right there with reassuring words and pain management techniques. She kept track of my timeline and once at the hospital was able to communicate with staff about things such as what time my water broke.
  She stayed with us for a couple of hours after my baby boy was born, called the next day to check in on us and visited us at home a few days later.
  
  I can't say enough positive things about Alicia. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a loving supportive presence with them at the birth of their child.

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