What People Are Saying
“We couldn't have been happier with our choice to work with Hannah. I felt safe and well-taken care from the get go. She was extremely supportive of our feelings and experiences and met us where we were from day one to help guide us toward the best decisions for our family - no judgement, only support, providing expertise so we could make our own way down the path ahead. She is a respected member of her community, and profoundly knowledgeable! We felt like we met an old friend who was very wise and inspiring! We learned so much from her - not only about the pregnancy, labor and birth, and the fourth trimester, but also about ourselves, our values. We can't sing her praises highly enough. Labor and birth was one of the most positive and empowering experiences of our lives - and we really thank Hannah for that.”
— Kendra and Dylan
“Hannah was an incredible support. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the entire process and willing to find out very specific information from her well developed network of doulas and birth professionals. We were absolutely blown away by her ability to stay calm during a stressful active labor and how her calm was transferred to both of us. She provided us with things that we didn't know we needed or wanted and did so in the least invasive way--all of a sudden the supportive measure was just there. Her bag of tricks (straws/wraps/acupressure) was so helpful, but most of all I loved how she really got to know me and understood what I wanted and what I didn't want. She made every effort to ensure the rest of the birth team knew that too, even when it wasn't easy to convey! We cannot recommend her highly enough.”
— Julia
"Hannah was a critical part of our birth experience and really made such an impact on us. From our first consultation where she claimed that birth could be “fun” to providing endless resources for birth, breastfeeding and postpartum care, Hannah exceeded our expectations for what a doula could be. Hannah brought such positive energy to every interaction and made us feel so comfortable and prepared for every situation. At the hospital, any time a doctor came into the room, Hannah took the time to explain the situation to us clearly so we could make informed decisions to progress comfortably for our birth. She smiled the whole time, told some jokes and made sure there was plenty of laughter even when the moment was uncomfortable. If I experienced any pain during labor, she would hold my hand or massage the pained area to offer me release. We really just can’t say enough positive things about her."
— Andrea and Mike
“Hiring Hannah as my doula was the best decision I made regarding my pregnancy. I am a single mother and had a scheduled C-section due to health issues. Unfortunately, during the C-section, I suffered unexpected and frightening complications. Hannah was there for me, holding my newborn for me and bringing her to me to keep me calm and centered while the doctors addressed the issues. When I was presented with a decision to make during the surgery, Hannah calmly helped me process the information so that I could make the best decision for me. She held my hand (metaphorically) and held my baby while the doctors worked. I cannot say enough good things about Hannah. She will be forever a large part of my birth story and I am incredibly grateful for the care and support she gave me during a very frightening yet beautiful time in my life.”
— Lisette
“Hiring Hannah was one of the best, if not the best, decisions we made during my pregnancy. I was planning a home birth, but ended up transferring to a hospital for an induction at nearly 41 weeks when I was diagnosed with preeclampsia. Hannah is a pro at navigating hospital births and made everything seem doable. She helped me advocate for myself and truly made my induction so much more comfortable than I expected it could be. She brings ease to the room. She is confident and capable, and incredibly kind. She is a fantastic companion on the wild, wonderful journey that is giving birth. I'm so glad she was there with me.”
— Lauren
“Hannah was, in a word, amazing! She is a great listener and was a great overall support to me. During our prenatal visits, she listened to my concerns and questions and followed up with studies and articles to help give me direction. When it was time for labor, Hannah’s presence was reassuring and she came prepared with goodies to help with relaxation. I credit her help with positioning during labor for how quickly my body prepared for delivery. Most importantly, she always reminded me that this was my birthing experience, which allowed me to feel comfortable asking tons of questions of my doctors so that I could make the best decisions for myself. She was a tremendous help during pushing! Hannah was always positive and encouraging which gave me the emotional strength to keep going! She visited me and baby two times after delivery and was always ready to help in big and little ways.”
— Sahara
“Hannah was incredible!!! I could not have asked for a better birth experience, all thanks to Hannah. I went into labor in the middle of the night and felt confident that I could call/text her anytime and she would be there for me. She provided hands-on support to help with my contractions and was immensely helpful as we rushed to the hospital. She communicated with all the nurses when I couldn't speak due to contractions and made sure I was always comfortable and felt seen, heard and supported. My birth progressed beautifully thanks to her continued emotional and physical support. After I got an epidural, she made sure to move my body and support my legs and hips during the 8+ hours of labor so that I never cramped and so that my hips were open. She was also incredibly helpful for my husband/partner as he can get a bit squeamish and didn't know what to expect from the whole experience. She was also really fun to have in the labor room during the hours of waiting :) She's like having your best friend there with you. When it came time to push, she was creative with positions and helping support my legs. She held one of my legs for the entire 2 hours of pushing! She even took some incredible candid photos and videos that I will cherish forever. Once my baby girl was born, she helped make sure I had immediate contact with her and that she was allowed to crawl up and nurse as soon as she was ready, it really was a magic hour.”
— Anna
“Hannah was indispensable during my postpartum. I knew I would need postpartum support, but wasn't sure ahead of time what I would need in particular. It turned out that I really needed help with food! I was so, so hungry all the time, and never seemed to have enough nourishing food around. Hannah would come over, chat with me about my birth, and cook wonderful meals for me. During her last visit, she set up a ceremony for me to mark the transition away from my first forty days. It was so meaningful to me and exactly the kind of emotional support I needed. Hannah really took care of me, in so many ways, and I am so grateful.”
— LF
“I don't know what I would have done without Hannah's postpartum help! I ended up purchasing even more hours because there was almost nothing she wasn't willing and happy to help with. She gave me a massage every time she came over depending what part was most sore from holding and rocking my baby (legs, back, arms, neck). She helped me prepare and take sitz baths. She watched the baby while I showered. She helped cook nourishing meals for me. She played with our dog who was already starved for attention. She provided much needed emotional support, like the best friend you never knew you needed. She's simply the BEST!”