Testimonials

"When I met Sam earlier this year, I didn’t even know what a doula was. Was it like a midwife? Weren’t doulas just for rich people? Wouldn’t it be weird to have a stranger witness such an intimate moment as childbirth? Boy, was I wrong on all counts. From the beginning, Sam was there for me—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. She supported me through some of the most stressful parts of pregnancy and taught me so much along the way. When Braxton Hicks and other complications arose, Sam was only a call away with reassurance, advice, and answers. But Sam truly shined during labor—and wow, did she glow. My labor was particularly difficult; I couldn’t walk or get up, which meant a lot of the usual "active labor" techniques weren’t possible. Still, Sam adapted. She never missed a beat. She stayed right by my side, especially when others weren’t able to be. She was my advocate and my voice when I didn’t have one. Being high-risk, my pregnancy came with a lot of unknowns. Sam didn’t pretend to know everything, but she learned what she needed to know and handled it all with grace. She remained calm, confident, and supportive through it all—and helped me stay that way too. Even after my baby boy was born, Sam didn’t leave right away. She stayed until she knew I was surrounded by family and well cared for. This was after more than 22 hours of labor, during which she hardly slept. I couldn’t have asked for a more attentive, loyal, and compassionate doula. By the time I gave birth, Sam wasn’t just a doula—she had become a friend."

- Cati E. -

7/29/25