Exie Buehler Doula Profile

My husband and I were both so thankful to have Exie with us at our son's birth.  Neither one of us knew what to expect or what questions to ask but Exie walked us through the creation of our birth wishes and was very thorough in discovering our vision for labor and delivery.  We enjoyed meeting with her as we prepped for the birth but from the moment I called Exie at 4-5 am in labor she was worth her weight in gold.  It was such a blessing to have a couple of hours at home with her at my side before heading to the birth center.  She came with an endless supply of suggestions and patience both of which came very much in handy during the day.  Her constant presence and confidence was comforting to both of us.  She always seemed to ready to help or to just let me do what I was doing and never got in my way or took the place of my husband.  If and when we ever have another I will certainly be on the phone right away!  

Exie is absolutely amazing. We had our child at St John Alternative Birthing Center. It was very important to me that the experience be as natural as possible. Exie was seamless in helping this become a reality. Having someone by your side who is completely there for you through an experience that cannot be fully explained is absolutely priceless. Exie was an amazing advocate, worked well with the whole hospital staff and made me laugh, relax and appreciate the experience. In addition she was great with my husband. She worked as a team member with him in helping our son come into this world in an easy, relaxed manner. Once our son was born she taught us baby massage which has been so helpful. Exie has so many talents with her knowledge of massage and of being a Doula it’s is so important to have her on your team.

I couldn’t imagine having gone through the birth of our son without the help that Exie provided. I had always envisioned by husband providing all the support I needed during delivery, and it wasn’t until our first childbirth class that I realized perhaps I was expecting too much of him. This was new to both of us, and after all, as a man he could only imagine what I must be feeling and needing. When I heard that Exie was both a doula and a prenatal masseuse, I knew I wanted to meet with her. My husband and I connected with her right away, and she was very helpful with providing information and moral support leading up to the delivery. She was so organized when we arrived at the hospital and knew what I needed before I had to ask. Far from diminishing my husband’s role, I felt that she was able to guide him in helping me throughout the labor. Her words of positive encouragement during difficult moments and her gentle sense of humor when the baby arrived-even after being up all night- were greatly appreciated!  She has also proven to be a true professional in her massage services, working creatively to continue her massage even when a fussy baby kept interrupting our session.  I would highly recommend Exie’s services and look forward to her help in the birth of our future children.

My husband and I were so fortunate to have Exie present at the birth of both our children. We were new to the idea of a doula when we were pregnant with my son. We looked into it after my sister-in-law recommended it and during our birthing class our teacher mentioned it (and when we asked she recommended Exie). The prenatal support Exie gave us was fantastic. As first time parents we had no idea what to expect with the pregnancy and she was there to answer most of our questions. She is always researching new studies to give us the best information out there. I was induced ten days late with my son. The labor went well until the last couple minutes of pushing. Exie was such an amazing support for my husband during that time.
With our second pregnancy we knew right away we wanted to have Exie with us during the birth of our daughter. Luckily this time around everything went smoothly (aside from my baby being 5 days late and having to be induced again). Our induction this time was closer to midnight, so my husband and I were quite exhausted. Exie allowed my husband to rest during the first stages of labor and helped me along. She is such an emotional motivator, I’m not sure I could have done a natural birth without her support. She also involved my husband in everything and helped him figure out what he could do to help me (he needed the direction in that situation).
I couldn’t imagine either of my children’s births without Exie and would highly recommend her to anyone. She’s knowledgeable and the massage therapy specialty helped greatly.
 

Exie is nothing short of wonderful!  My husband and I had a great experience with Exie at the birth of our second child.  I ended up with a doctor that I was less than enthusiastic about, but having Exie's support made up for his shortcomings.  Exie was encouraging, positive, and tireless.  In addition, she was very helpful with advice prior to the baby's birth.  I also recovered much faster after the birth of my second child in comparison to the birth of my first child in which I did not have a doula.  I would highly recommend Exie to anyone considering a doula; she will help make your birth plan a reality.   

I hired Exie during my first tri-mester and immediately began prenatal massage therapy. At my first ultrasound I learned I was expecting twins. The next week at my next mid-wife visit I were informed that it was very uncommon to have a natural twin birth. I was confused and scared as I were labled high risk and shuffled within the office to an OB only to learn that I would need to find a new practice to fit our hopes of a natural birth. Exie researched practices, made phone calls to mid-wifery services and continually calmed my nerves. Within a week we found a new practice that agreed to honor my wishes of a natual birth. I was induced into labor 4 weeks earlier than my due date due to medical complications. That same morning, another of Exie's clients went into labor several weeks late. Exie quickly sent over her partner to care for me until she could arrive at the hospital. Exie showed no signs of fatigue when she arrived by my side. Exie found many ways to relieve my discomfort as I labored within the confines of my hospital bed. She kept my husband and I focused, and encouraged throughout the entire labor process.  Some medical interventions were required, but with Exie's help, calming touch, reassuring voice and overall knowledge we were able to make quick and informed decisions that allowed me to deliver both of my girls naturally. Exie stayed by our sides while I recovered until she knew that we were all okay.  She kept in contact via phone and personal visits within the days and weeks after the birth of my daughters.  I still see Exie for massage therapy and will definitely hire her in my next pregnancy. 

My husband and I attempted a natural childbirth when my first child was born, but ended up with an epidural and other interventions that we would have like to have avoided. When I found out I was pregnant for a second time, we decided to hire Exie to serve as a doula and make another attempt at having a natural birth. This time around, with Exie's support, we accomplished this goal and had a very positive birth experience as a result. Exie's warm, calm demeanor was a comfort to both of us, and her coaching combined with the accupressure and massage techniques helped me to stay strong and focus on the ultimate goal rather than the pain of labor. My husband continues to be very grateful for the support and guidance he received as well, even down to the little things, like being reminded to rest while he could and to eat periodically. I also really value the support that Exie provided in the weeks prior to the birth, including prenatal massages and accupressure work when my due date came and went, as well as the postnatal care she provided. I continue to use the infant massage techniques she taught me on my daughter.

I really can't adequately express how much Exie brought to the birth experience, but I will say that I would never consider giving birth without a doula again, and can't see myself working with anyone other than Exie. Her warmth and caring were exactly what I needed as I went through the birth process.