Samantha Trebilcock Doula Profile

Samantha helped to make my first birth experience a fantastic one!

I was supposed to have had a home birth, but my water broke early and I was required to deliver in a hospital. Sam had come to stay overnight with me while my original doula went home to get some rest for the several other births that were supposed to arrive before mine.

Sam was very helpful throughout the whole hospital process. She was incredibly knowledgeable about what my options were, and the pros and cons of the different interventions that the hospital kept pushing on me. She was an excellent mediator in several instances where I wasnt sure how to convey my questions or concerns. She helped me to make educated decisions, based on the best interest of my baby, myself and what my preferences were. She made sure I had food and water to keep my strength up, and was emotionally supportive and encouraging through the entire night.

I ended up having an amazing first birthing experience, being able to deliver with almost no pain, naturally and free of drugs. It is completely obvious how much Sam loves being a doula, and how much she cares about people. I am so blessed to have had her as a doula at my first birth!

 I am so grateful that Sam was my doula during birth! Originally, a good friend of mine from out of town was supposed to be my doula, but my little man came a bit early and she couldn't make it. So, a mutual friend of ours called Sam and she rode to the rescue with calm and poise. I had never met Sam until I was in labor - not nescessarily the best time to meet new people - but she immediately put me at ease. During my labor, birth and the aftermath she was level-headed, compassionate, diplomatic and helpful with both my family and the hospital staff who each at times had different goals for my birth that I did. Along the way Sam helped me make crucial decisions, which I truly believe helped me avoid an unnescessary c-section, which was my personal worst-case scenario.  

In short, Sam is brilliant at what she does. I recommend her services whole-heartedly!

I had the best birth experience ever with Samantha! I was interested in hiring a doula for my second birth because I felt I'd been robbed of a special bonding experience with my firstborn and was also disappointed that I ended up requiring an assisted delivery with forceps. By hiring a doula, I hoped to avoid an assisted delivery and ensure I got the bonding experience with my newborn that I deserved. In addition, I was looking for the empowering experience of a natural unmedicated child birth. Samantha was great for me because she helped me to make a simple but detailed birth plan, showed me different ways to push in order to avoid assisted delivery, and also helped me resolve issues with my doctor and family members regarding my birth wishes. In addition, she was always on time and even came to a prenatal appointment with me on my request. She was also open to answering any questions I had prior to delivery.

On the day I went into labor, Samantha was readily available. She helped me to carry out my unmedicated wishes by showing me ways to cope with my pain at home. Once we were in the hospital, Samantha made sure my birth wishes were accounted for, such as pushing in any position I liked, having my baby placed directly on my chest after delivery, and beginning breastfeeding right away. I did not have any family members or friends with me, and it was very comforting to have Samantha present even after I'd delivered. She called to check on me the next couple of days, and made a postpartum visit with me a couple of weeks later. As I said before, I could not have asked for a better birth experience! I feel it has really made an impact on the way I feel about myself, my new baby, and my family as a whole and I am very thankful to have had Samantha for my doula.