Dorothy Haines Doula Profile

I really feel like I couldn't have done it without Dorothy. I am a single mom, and I had no one to support me in the delivery room (no friends or family) except for Dorothy. She was so strong for me, and so supportive. I had a very difficult birth, so Dorothy was really there to do a lot of hand-holding and comforting. She also advocated for me when I wanted/needed pain relief. She came to my home when I first went into labor, and then to the hospital. She even brought goodies for the nurses, and then stayed awake, helpful, warm, and positive for 16 hours of very painful labor. I really think I didn't pay her enough for all she went through on my behalf! :-)) Finally, after my healthy and beautiful girl was born, Dorothy visited us at home and brought me a CD and photo album of pictures she took, and a gift for ME! She is deserving of so much, and I know that if you choose Dorothy to assist you, you will be so glad for her support, kindness, and sense of humor. Oh, and she is VERY knowledgeable, a quality that you will find invaluable during your pregnancy, labor, and recovery.

 Dorothy made the third time a charm.  I had 2 babies without the help of a doula and my third with Dorothy and WHAT A BLESSING!  I cannot say enough about what a difference it made and how helpful she was. I was able to 90% of my labor at home and felt a sense of control and peace in what had formerly been a scary and tense time. Dorothy brings with her a calmness but directness, she is able to work with the doctors and nurses and even acts as an advocate when you need it. She has an arsenal of goodies to ease your stress and makes even a hospital room more homelike. Thank you Dorothy.  Nora's birth was a joyful time and I will always remember the part you played in it. 

Dorothy was my doula for my second birth, a (successful!) VBAC.  She was very confident and helpful without being intrusive.  She jumped right in and helped me how I needed help.  She was an indispensable part of our birth experience.

Dorthy is a wonderful doula.  She could not have been more caring, attentive and helpful during my VBAC.  She came when we needed her, she was unflappable during the birth, and was everything we needed in a doula.  We are practically planning the next pregnancy around her availability!