Chelsea

4/25/2023

Where do I start? Caroline made my first pregnancy, labor & delivery so much better. I was looking for someone to just simply be my friend, support system, and someone to help my husband when he needed a break. She was exactly that! Constantly sent advice and evidence based research on things I asked about throughout pregnancy. Though my birth plan went out the window due to things out of my control, she was there through it all and I still had a positive birth experience. I would pay for the back massages alone!!! It's the little things that matter most - & Caroline hit them all. 

Emily

2/10/2022

I am a Solo Mom by Choice so I knew I wanted to have a doula with me for the delivery instead of a partner.  I was pregnant and due in the height of COVID, so it was improtant for me to find a doula that was vaccinated against COVID.  I also was looking for a doula who would be supportive of a hospital birth and would work well with my doctor and the nurses.  It turns out - this kind of doula is difficult to find!  However, Caroline was exactly what I was looking for - COVID safe and supportive of the kind of birth I wanted!

Honestly, I could not have done the birth without Caroline by my side.  Caroline was great in our pre-birth meetings and even came to a doctor's appointment.  Then, during my very long delivery - Caroline was there for me every minute - providing exactly the kind of support, comfort, and knowledge that I needed.  Caroline is an extremely kind and helpful person who sincerely cares about her clients.  I am very grateful for Caroline's role in helping my beautiful daughter come into existence!

Olga Kovalenko

2/8/2022

When I was pregnant I decided that I want to have a doula because I wanted natural birth and I've heard doulas provide great support and knowledge. I was introduced to Caroline and decided that she is the person I can trust such a private moment of my life. During my labor Caroline supported me and encouraged me that I could do it. She massaged me, helped me when I was in pain, offered different positions and breathing techniques when the pain was unbearable and she consulted me when I wasn't sure what decision to make. I had a very long labor (24 hours) and she was with me all the time. We tried our best to have a vaginal delivery but unfortunately I had to make a desicion and agreed to a c-section cause there was a risk for the baby. I want to say big thank you yo Caroline for staying with me and for providing support that I needed so much. I would definitely recommend her to others.

T

12/7/2021

Caroline was very attentive.  She listened to my wishes and kept my health and comfort a priority. She was a great asset to my birth team. 

Jessica

9/21/2021

Caroline was absolutely amazing.  I ended up having to be induced for my labor and once I began having bad enough contractions, I called for her to come to the hospital.  Upon arriving she immediately went into action.  The hip squeezes were a life savor and helped me get through contractions.  I transitioned into the shower and she held the shower head spraying hot water on my back which was a godsend.  Unfortunately I never got past a 4cm and after 19+ hours of labor the doctors were concerned with my babies oxygen levels and movement strongly recommending a c-section.  Wanting to go undmedicated and natural this was a very tough decision for me.  Caroline helped me to understand that it was the right call and to feel good about moving forward with it.  She reminded me to ensure that while in the operating room to have my fiance take pictures.  I'm glad she did, because I may have forgoten otherwise and those are pictures I can't get back.  She then waited for me to get out of the operating room and took some pictures of us.  I absolutely loved having Caroline there.  She was a huge support for me, my fiance and my mother.  A few weeks after my delivery, she met up with me to ensure I was doing well and had all the support that I needed.  Thank you Caroline for everything you did.  I strongly recommend her to anyone that is looking. 

Elyse

9/18/2021

Caroline is a Godsend for me and my husband. We are first time parents and I had a fairly difficult pregnancy. The very first prenatal visit changed everything. Caroline helped me to gain perspective and feel normal, deeply heard, and understood. She supported me so so much during my pregnancy, at the hospital and even postpartum, going far above and beyond. She is incredibly passionate about what she does. Everything she told my husband and I ended up being invaluable at my delivery and postpartum. She is honest, caring and fun to be around. I would recommend Caroline to absolutely anybody. The support I received was a total game changer and I am so so so deeply appreciative. She puts your desires and rights first and is a fighter for you not to be bullied or pushed into anything you don't really really want. Caroline was the best doula for us and I'm so glad she was apart of our first pregnancy experience.

Laura M

8/12/2021

Caroline was a terrific advocate and resource during my pregnancy and labor! She was very thorough during our prenatal visit and did not try to rush us while we asked questions and developed our birth plan. I felt like Caroline thought about my pregnancy and delivery holistically, keeping in mind my personal history, other health issues, mental health, etc., on top of paying attention to labor-specific concerns.

My labor and delivery did not end up going as planned (in fact I ended up having an unplanned C section), and Caroline was in the room the whole time up until we went into the OR - more than 12 hours total, plus she offered to stay until we were in recovery. She did a great job collaborating with my L&D nurse during the labor, suggesting different pushing positions, offering to get more supplies as needed, etc. She was also great at making my husband feel empoweredand involved in the process. 

Caroline visited us in the hospital the next day (she offered to stay until we were in recovery, but we told her she could go home since it had been so long!) and then followed up again when we were home. I appreciated that she checked back in about anxieties I had expressed at our earlier meetings, particularly regarding how my husband and I were coping with all the life changes. 

Given that my pregnancy and delivery took place during the covid-19 pandemic, I also want to note that Caroline was vey transparent, respectful of the precautions we were taking, and flexible with the fact that the hospital's policy on doulas was in flux at various points. 

Despite things going not at all how we planned during labor and delivery, I actually feel like I had a very positive experience, and I know Caroline was part of that!

Karli

8/5/2021

After interviewing multiple doulas, we chose to hire Caroline because her passion for the work, her knowledge, her unbiased support for whatever my birth choices may be, and her science-based approach set her apart from others.

She was prepared and professional for every meeting. She went above and beyond to ensure that we were getting as much knowledge and practice from her as possible before the time to give birth came. She always sent evidence-based information to help guide us in our decision-making. After baby was born she made space to affirm the birth experience and made space to process it. She also was super helpful during postpartum, bringing homemade cookies and making a grocery run to support us. 

She struck a good balance between the scientific facts of giving birth and the non-scientific emotional/spiritual and nuanced experience of giving birth. 

Kristin Weddingfeld

1/14/2020

Caroline was an amazing addition to my team and was probably one of the best choices I made when it came to my labor and delivery plan. I hired her late in the game since I was on the fence about hiring a doula in general (if you are on the fence, just do it! I promise you won't regret it). Even though we had just a few weeks till my due date she made sure to fit in several meetings to help create my birth plan and make sure I was completely comfortable. She checked in often and made it clear that I could reach out to her at a time with questions to concerns. Just having someone with knowledge and expertise just a text away put this first-time mom at ease.

My water broke a week early and Caroline was the first call I made. She helped me stay calm as my husband and I made our way to the hospital. She joined us at the hospital just a few short hours later and her presence was an instant reassurance. My husband was a great source of strength but having a third party there just to help and comfort you put both myself and him at ease.

She massaged me through my contractions and helped suggest different positions that might help me. When I thought I couldn't do it, she gently reminded me that I was. She helped me to stay as close to my birth plan as possible by softly reminding me of what we discussed and helping me hold off on an epidural until my labor was well under way and established (which was important to me).

She helped advocate for me with the hospital staff and worked seamlessly with my nurse practitioner to make sure she knew my status and helped to rush things along when I needed something, and it was taking a bit too long.

I would highly recommend Caroline to anyone looking for some additional support through the labor and delivery process. I really believe my great labor experience would not have gone so smoothly if she wasn't there.

Cassie

11/17/2019

Caroline was a wonderful addition to my birth team for my third babies birth.  I hired a doula very late in my pregnancy because I wanted a little extra support for myself and my family.  Photos were also very important to me, as none of my previous births had much for photo documentation.  My birth ended up being only about 1.5 hours, but Caroline was there most of that time, plus long after.  She took plenty of photos and videos, as well as offered me the perfect amount of support during and after the birth.  I’m very hands off during birth and she read my cues very well.  I felt at ease and calm with her presence and she was very helpful, kind and respected all of my wishes.  I’m extremely happy I ended up hiring a doula and even happier I ended up with Caroline.

Julie Garin

4/9/2019

Caroline helped alleviate so many stresses I had about birth. Her support and expertise gave me the tools to cope with hours of labor and make the right decisions for my birth experience. Throughout my pregnancy, Caroline checked in with me to make sure I had everything I needed. When it came time to give birth, she guided me contractions by using massage and rebozo for pain management. My husband and I are thankful for Caroline's support; she helped make our birth a truly positive experience. We highly recommend Caroline's services.

Corenna King

12/13/2018

Oh I dont know where to being she was so amazing.?? I had a great experience with her and without any pain meds. If I ever get the chance I will for sure choose her no doubt. She was very welcoming and made me comfortable. She Had a few things to soothe me and help me cope with the pain. I even remembered to breath while pushing . She was very patient with me. I will reffer everyone who needs a great dula to her ????

Leah Landes

4/13/2018

Caroline was such a pleasure to work with and I would definitely recommend her to others looking for a supportive doula who is compassionate and attentive.  We worked with Caroline for our most recent birth (our third baby) and were so pleased with her level of professionalism, responsiveness, compassion, and care she provided me and my family during the final weeks leading up to the birth of our daughter. She was amazing about checking in with me to see how I was feeling and answer any quesitons I had about symptoms I was experiencing. We went through several rounds of false labor contractions (the first time that had happened in the three pregnancies I'd had) and she was great about being encouraging and providing some understanding about what was going on. She was so communicative and responsive anytime I reached out. Our prenatal visit was great as well and she always made sure that my husband and I felt super comfortable with her and in the process moving forward. She even brought along her back up doula to the prenatal so that we would know her too and would feel comfortable with her just in case. On the day of our daughter's birth, Caroline met us and labored with us for about 8 hours and was so encouraging and supportive. She walked with us through contractions, utilzed massage and rebozo for pain management, and provided support to my husband as he supported me throughout the birth. She was prepared and approached our birthing day with calm and confidence. We would certainly recommend her to others and would use her again ourselves as well. Thanks so much Caroline!

Akiko I

2/10/2018

Caroline answered all my questions about childbirth. I was worried about how to deal with contractions and she sent me the image video and breathing method for a successful childbirth. Those were pretty helpful.

Also, she brought her balancing ball to my hospital and that reduced some pain more than just lying on the bed. I appreciated her collaborative attitude.

Taylor Taylor

1/21/2018

I hired Caroline for my second birth.  I had a scheduled Csection with my first and wanted desparately to have a natural VBAC with my second.  She was great and helped me to achieve the natural birth that I desired.  She was always an email or text message away and was willing to come to my house while I labored at home if I so desired.  After getting to the hospital at 8cm dilated, my contractions slowed.  Caroline was there to encourage me to walk the halls and keep moving in order to keep things progressing.  She suggested positions that ultimately encouraged things to progress and I had a baby after being at the hispital less than 3 hours.  I was so thankful to have her guidance.  My husband said that he wouldn't have known what to do if it wasn't for Caroline.  She suggested that he help in various ways.  My husband and I are thankful for Caroline's support and I can't say that I would have had the natural delivery that I had hoped for if it wasn't for her. She's great!

Nasiyma Zimmerman

1/12/2018

Well what can I say!!!!! We did it Caroline! I was connected to Caroline through a FB group! Yes, FB I was in labor 1-9-18 and my support wasn’t being supportive so Caroline reached out to me to see if she could be of any assistanc! I told he yes! I was afraid that I Couldn’t give birth naturally. So convinced that I was going to feel Caroline reminded me that I was strong my body was made to do this.Caroline was willing to go above and beyond to assist me. I was 45 minutes away from her location and she said just give the word I’m there! She wasn’t with me in person but she was definitely with me in spirit! I will never ever the kindnesses and gentle approach she used to get me to over come my feelar of pain while helping me build my confidence. I would recommend her to any First time or even 4th time mom. I’m 100% sure you won’t regret it I promise you that!!

katelynn Gallardo

10/6/2017

I had a wonderful experience with Caroline Hurst. She was very knowledgeable of all my questions. She was extremely helpful with all my needs through the delivery. She was incredibly suportive with my decisions. She guided my partner and I through a long and diffucult labor. Everthing turned out just fine thanks to her presence. We deliver a beautiful healthy baby girl. I highly recommend Caroline as a doula, she was the best!