Rebecca Meyers

9/22/2022

As a first time mother with no family in the area, the weeks after my son was born were overwhelming for both me and my husband (who had to go back to work fairly quickly). I was also dealing with some postpartum complications that made everything... harder. Although I wasn't sure what it would be like having someone I barely knew in the house during such a vulnerable, challenging and intimate time, it took only a moment to recognize how invaluable Tasha's quiet support, confidence and wisdom would be for my family. Though much of that time is a blur, I recall how safe I felt taking some time for myself (to shower, eat a meal in relative quiet) while Tasha held my son, walked him around the house, bounced and cradled him in a way that calmed him, and me. She also listened and offered her thoughts/experience/expertise about the new world of newborns, from breastfeeding to sleep. She completely understands how the seemingly banal offer to pick-up groceries or execute a recipe for milk-producing cookies (which seemed a daunting task for me just a couple of weeks postpartum) is actually a huge help. Though our time together was brief, I've known Tasha since, and cannot adequately speak to how kind, thoughtful, understanding and simply, sincerely supportive of motherhood Tasha is. She is a natural and skilled helper, healer and nurturer of both women and children. It was a gift to have her support and I'm now hoping to give that gift to friends who are expecting.

Jen

8/4/2022

Having Tasha as my postpartum doula was a wonderful gift for myself, my baby, my husband, and my other children. Her presence gave me the time to take care of my own recovery and her help around the house gave my husband more time to bond with me and the baby instead of catching up on housework. Tasha has been my doula twice and I would never want to have a baby without her as my postpartum doula again. She is warm and easy going and my family and I loved having her around in those special, early days.