Cole Hamel

11/20/2024

We knew we wanted a doula as soon as we found out we were pregnant. We interviewed multiple doulas, and it was very clear that Natasha was the best. She had the most experience, the best reviews, and also the most gentle and caring spirit that really made us feel at ease.

As a husband, it meant a lot to me when Natasha proactively reached out to my wife to encourage her through the difficult parts of pregnancy, especially when we were worried about complications. (Trust me, even if you don't have any pregnancy complications, you will be worried that you might have one at some point during pregnancy). As a man, I often didn't know how to counsel my wife through these challenges, so it was great to have Natasha there to empathize with my wife, and to offer wonderful recommendations of things to try or specialists to see.

As wonderful as she was before birth, Natasha was even more wonderful during labor. From the moment she walked in the door, she was by my wife's side, coaching her through the whole process. She even helped flip the baby to a more advantageous position, which I fully believe made the rest of labor much easier on my wife. I as also really appreciative that Natasha went out of her way to make sure that I took care of myself during labor. As a man, it's easy to think "what my wife's going through right now is so much worse than whatever I'm feeling," and totally ignore your own needs. Natasha was there to remind me that I needed to take care of myself so that I could take care of my wife.

In short, Natasha's services were worth every penny, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is pregnant.

Cheyenne

11/19/2024

We hired Natasha because we were looking for someone to walk with us on the emotional / spiritual side of our planned home birth in a way our midwife couldn’t be expected to multitask when assessing the medical side of me and baby.

From our initial interview with Natasha, it was clear that she is the best of the best, one of the most experienced doulas around, extremely organized, well-connected (excellent referrals for anything you can think of!), and has a warm and calm attentive energy (which is exactly what we were looking for).

Natasha pointed us in the right direction throughout pregnancy, with birth class options when we were uncertain, emotional and tangible resources and support as potential complications arose, and keeping her up to date helped me process updates in my and baby’s health throughout the journey.

During birth, Natasha sat with me and offered me words of encouragement, positioning options (getting in the tub / shower was a much needed suggestion!),  pain management tools, and keeping my hydrated by offering water in between each contraction.

Even more profoundly, Natasha helped me with spinning babies techniques to turn baby from posterior to anterior when I was already in labor, reducing my back labor and shortening my labor overall since we were able to coax baby into a better birthing position. I could not have dreamed to do the hard work of turning baby without her and I am so thankful for her expertise and help and it’s affect on my labor.

I cannot more highly recommend Natasha, she was an indispensable part of my birth team. The role of a doula was vital for me, even in a planned home birth where advocacy was less of a concern—I wish I could hire a doula for all medical challenges!

Meagan Mann

10/20/2024

When I found out I was pregnant with our first baby I realized I needed more support than my medical team could offer at my OB’s office. I felt alone and afraid that I would not have the support I needed through the process of meeting our baby. Working with Natasha gave my husband and I great peace and comfort knowing that we had her wisdom and support throughout our pregnancy and birth for both physical and emotional concerns. Natasha’s gentle spirit was like a kind compass directing us through the new waters of being a first time parent. She went above and beyond many times to advocate and guide us into spaces of even more support and information. ??

Steve Meyer

9/30/2024

With only a few months left, we interviewed multiple doulas and Natasha stood out the most to us. She came off very warm and soothing. It didn't dawn on us how well she was prepared for our interview until a few doulas later as well. She made the hiring process very easy and began answering our questions immediately.
I felt very comfortable reaching out to Natasha myself with my own questions. She would always back her opinions up with credible sources and also give another side as well. I have a very inquisitive personality so this fit me very well.
Natasha and I became the best team I could of drawn up for my wife. We had worked so hard on what our birth was going to be and Natasha helped us set that in motion. My wife is very reserved. She does not easily open up to many people, especially quick. She was calling for Natasha like they were family. Natasha was very pre-emptive with her work. Water always ready for my wife and myself, back presses on call, breaks for breakfast and lunch, and helped me focus on what I needed to be focused on, my wife.
As the father/dad in the birthing situation one of the toughest issues I faced was not feeling like I can help my wife enough through her toughest journey. Luckily I had Natasha there to help guide me and give me the tools I needed to succeed for my wife. I found myself holding my wife's hand and talking to her instead of running around getting water, rubbing her back, and doing the much needed chores of birth. She also was the only teammate I had to tag in so I could eat and drink. If not for Natasha reminded me of this I would of not taken a food break the entire time. She really was looking out for the both of us the entire time.
I cannot recommend Natasha enough. She has become someone we will never forget and I encourage you to make her the same. What she does for women/mothers is beautiful during the hardest time in their lives. I think every mother deserves a doula as good as Natasha.

Cara Penny

9/20/2024

I knew I wanted to hire a doula for the birth of my daughter -- 2 of my sisters had doula support for the births of their children, and they educated me on the importance of having the support of a doula during one of the most difficult & special times of your life. However, the Doula they both used was recently retired and traveling the world with her husband. I felt a little overwhelmed and nervous at the thought of meeting strangers to be with me at the most special time of my life -- I'm an extremely private person and have a difficult time letting people see me in a vulnerable state. However, on my first meeting with Natasha, she completely put me at ease. She has a very calm, very soothing personality, which made me feel instantly comfortable. Not only this but she is extremely knowledgeable, very caring and she is someone you can instantly trust -- all the amazing qualities you would want in a doula. Natasha truly cared for me and helped execute my natural birth plan - she tended to all my needs, helped get me in proper positions, applied counter pressure to help with pain, kept me cool with fans & cold compress, made sure I stayed hydrated, held my hand and said all the right things to get me thru! She even made sure my husband took breaks when he needed to, stayed hydrated & calm, and coached him thru this new and overwhelming experience. Natasha has also continued to be a support in the first few days bringing our daughter home. Our new life with our girl has been incredible -- however very challenging and overwhelming at times. That is where Natasha's superpower of calmness and knowledge shines at its best. I cannot say enough positive and amazing things about Natasha -- I would recommend her to anyone and everyone seeking a doula for their birth. 

Lauren Grady

8/7/2024

Natasha was exactly the support I needed for the birth of my second child. My first experience (with no Doula) was less than favorable. 

After 3 years, I was ready to have my second and last child but this time I was determined to be better informed and create a support team around me. I got a new doctor and found Natasha as our birth doula. She helped to validate the feelings around my first experience and genuinely wanted to help support my “redemption” journey.

Natasha has a very calming presence and helps you arrive at an answer that is best for you and your family. There are a lot of unknowns with birth and postpartum so you can’t prepare for everything but she helped me feel confident about the approach so my husband and I could tackle whatever was thrown at us.

I didn’t have a birth plan the first time (big mistake) and having one this time around helped tremendously - everyone in the room used that to kick into gear while I worked through contractions. I ended up (physically) leaning on Natasha a lot during the contractions because she had a very calming presence. I was adamant about trying different positions to push and Natasha also helped me stick to that original plan using a birthing bar, etc. A few weeks later Natasha brought me a full timeline of my birth journey in case I wanted it for future reference.

It was priceless for me to have Natasha’s experience and support. She also provided lots of local recommendations for in-person birthing classes, pelvic floor therapy, etc.

I got my redemption story but I didn’t get there alone. This is a woman’s Super Bowl and I’m a huge advocate of not going in without preparation and the support of a team who you trust. I fully recommend her especially if a compassionate and calming bedside manner is important to you. Good luck mamas and future mamas!

Melissa Duey

7/13/2024

I highly recommend working with Natasha. She suggested wonderful childbirth and newborn prep courses which really helped me understand my choices and preferences for delivery. While my labor and delivery didn’t go as planned and ended in a c-section, Natasha’s presence during labor was calming and supportive, helping affirm the decisions my husband and I made, and offering information about what to expect. She was very familiar with UMass Memorial’s practices and staff as well. She was kind and supportive in our postpartum meeting and gave us a wonderful, detailed, written timeline of the labor and delivery. It was a blur, and I appreciate having something to help me remember everything. Natasha is kind and knowledgeable, and whether you’re a first time parent or are expecting again, Natasha will help you feel calm, confident, and empowered as you prepare and experience the arrival of your baby.

Natasha Hanson

6/19/2024

My husband and I chose Natasha as our doula because my first birth was not what I envisioned. We wanted someone who was knowledgeable and could be our voice while in labor. The icing on the cake for choosing Natasha was that she is also of like faith as our family.
Her presence made such an impact on my second birth. She helped me with tools and research findings so that I could advocate for myself at prenatal visits and also on the day of our daughter’s birth.
I strongly recommend getting a doula. If you’re in the Worcester area, we recommend Natasha because she will respect your birth wishes and help make those wishes a reality. Thank you Natasha for helping us navigate our second birth. 

Ashley Harmon

5/17/2024

My two biggest fears were delivering my child without a professional in the room I could count on and feeling unprepared for what labor would look like. I knew that there was a very low chance my OB would be the professional actually in the room during my delivery room so having a doula allowed me to know that there would be an experienced and trusted person who knew my preferences and was going to support me in advocating for those things. Working with a doula not only helped me feel educated and prepared but it encouraged me to explore what my hopes and needs were. I went into my birthing experience with a deeper understanding of labor that left me feeling empowered. 

  We first met with Natasha because she brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and is local. However, we decided to work with her because of the intrinsic qualities she possesses. Natasha has a calming, kind and nurturing presence. We knew that she was passionate about her work and had what it takes to hold space for our fears while encouraging us to advocate. 

As a husband, I honestly didn’t even know what a doula was or what they did. After being convinced by my wife to hire one, I quickly saw the benefit. There is so much that the non-childbearing partner doesn’t understand or doesn’t think about until someone cues them in on it. There is also a vagueness to the role of the support person in the pregnancy and labor process for most support people. All of these things . were answered with great information, confidence, and compassion from Natasha. She brought such care and tenderness to our experience, but more importantly for me as a support person, she brought information. Natasha made me feel so confident and prepared for the experience, and this is something that I will forever be grateful to her for.  

Drew

11/25/2023

We chose Natasha based on an amazing recommendation from our close friend, and I could not imagine the birth experience without her!

In the months leading up to birth, she was consistently in touch, meeting with us a few times and guiding us to build our birth plan.

Then, during labor, she was like a coach, therapist, masseuse, nurse, and family member all at once! There were some tough moments during our labor, and as the dad I relied on Natasha to guide us through. She also made me a better support partner and taught me how I can help my wife.

Laura V

6/28/2023

When I became pregnant as a first time mom, a number of friends suggested that I hire a doula. My husband was initially a bit skeptical of the need for a doula but supported my decision. I searched for quite some time and instantly knew that Natasha would be a good fit after meeting her. I liked that Natasha had a calming presence, that she seemed to be unbiased about her client's birth and newborn care preferences, and that her new background in midwifery made her a very educated person to have in the delivery room. 

Throughout my pregnancy, Natasha helped me to create and refine a plan of birth preferences for what I hoped for my hospital delivery and provided me with realistic expectations related to my preferences. She visited my husband and I at our home 2 times to educate us about birthing positions, pain relief techniques, counterpressure, and so much more. Natasha was on call for my birth for several weeks. I went in with an open mind to the process but was hopeful for an unmedicated hospital birth. I can confidently say that Natasha is the only reason that goal came to fruition.  She kept me hydrated, cooled off, made sure that I was getting the baby moving by encouraging different positions and pain management techniques. She ensured that my preferences were honored when I was not in a state to respond to hospital staff and advocated for me throughout and after the birth. Natasha is calm and has an incredibly strong presence. It was incredible and empowering to have her help me through my unmedicated birth.  After we left the hospital, my husband even exclaimed that Natasha was "worth every penny!". 

I was grateful to have her checking in and am eternally grateful to have had her be a part of my journey. I will certainly be hiring her again should we ever have another child and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any local friend. 

Lauren Lydecker

5/4/2023

We interviewed a few doulas for our second birth after a traumatic first birth with our son. We chose Natasha because of her experience, very calming demeanor and motivation for wanting to pursue this career. My birthing plan was to experience an unmedicated VBAC and Natasha was, i believe, one of the only reasons my plan came to fruition.   She even ended up teaching the hospital staff some techniques for counter pressure! She was able to be there for me before my husband was able to arrive and it made all the difference. Her skillset and doula toolkit gave me the confidence both physically and mentally to move through the hardest thing I have ever done. Our daughter was born at 34 weeks with no complications in a truly calming and beautiful environment. We cannot thank Natasha enough. She was amazing and I would recommend her to first time moms, second+ moms, high risk moms and everyone else!

Liz Nargiso

4/8/2023

As first time parents, Natasha eased our anxieties about the birth of our son. Knowing there would be someone in the delivery room that would advocate for us to make our birth experience as positive as possible was important to us. Natasha's process of getting to know us and understand our priorities with the pregnancy and delivery was incredibly helpful. In our first prenatal visit, Natasha presented information about the days leading up to delivery and the day of delivery expectations for both her and us. She shared her knowledge and experience, and presented information we hadn’t even thought to consider. Together, all of this information made it easier for us to develop a birth plan we felt comfortable with. The support provided by Natasha through our pregnancy was invaluable and would recommend her to any expecting parents.

Leeah Wing

3/7/2023

Hiring Natasha as our doula was the best decision my husband and I have ever made in our lives! For our first pregnancy we knew we wanted to be in a hospital setting in case of any emergency, but we also understood that having a non interventive, natural birth would be difficult in this setting and we wanted to get the best support for our birth experience. From the moment we met Natasha we knew she was the right person to support us. She is highly knowledgeable and most importantly, calming. As a first time mom, I had a lot of questions and concerns and was always comforted knowing she would be there to answer any email, text or phone call right away. Unfortunately we had to be induced and Natasha was able to give us as much information leading up to it and how to prepare  mentally and physically. During labor when we finally called her in after 4 miserable days in the hospital, having her show up was a moment of peace and security I will never forget. Her presence gave me the strength to continue through unmedicated contractions by being by my side for hours on a birthing ball, whispering affirmations that I was safe and my baby was safe. She will only give us the credit, but I know in my heart Natasha Trapp is the only reason we were saved from having a c-section. By suggesting a body movement to get our baby to move down the birth canal after being high up for the entire labor, our baby was born vaginally within 30 minutes afterwards. Natasha will forever be our guardian angel and we cannot recommend her services enough. She will always be the highlight of our birth story and always have a special place in our hearts. Do yourself and your family a favor and hire her, right now!

Naomi Quinn

1/14/2023

We hired Natasha as our birth doula our goal was to have someone professional throughout my pregnancy and delivery who would provide physical and emotional support and was also knowledgeable.We met with her at our home and she shared important information regarding the stages of labor, provided post cards with questions in order to understand my expectations regarding labor and delivery and addressed all my concerns including hoping on zoom calls after my prenatal appointments with my Obgyn.  She also shared the “tools” in her doula bag and Natasha was well prepared and also found a backup Doula for us just in case. She met my husband and I promptly at the hospital as we were checking in. Natasha provided on-going encouragement, breathing techniques, liquids, suggested laboring positions, provided counter pressure on my back and essential oils. She also held my hands as I was getting my epidural and was observant while the nurses and the doctors were in my room and helped distribute my birth plan to the doctors and nurses. She was there throughout my delivery and also stayed a little longer after and took pictures which I thought was very thoughtful.She met us at our home about a week post delivery and recommended lactation consultants and provided a summary of our birth. We were able to talk about the labor and delivery, I knew Natasha were there to help me and help advocate for me which helped me focus  My biggest fear was that I would be pushed to get an unnecessary C-section or an episiotomy, that did not happen. I was able to deliver without any complications because I had my husband and Natasha there who helped ensure my birth plan was followed. I was not “pushed around” by the hospital staff.I would describe Natasha as calm, supportive, kind, warm demeanor and thoughtful. I read a review before hiring her that stated that she has a “quiet presence” about her and I completely agree. Hire her!

Megan Missett

9/23/2022

After hearing so many traumatic birth stories of my friends and family, when I became pregnant it was important to me to do whatever possible to have the best chance at a positive birth experience. Working with Natasha was the best choice my husband and I could have possibly made. We immediately appreciated her evidence based approach and her quiet and calming demeanor. These qualities as well as her extensive knowledge only became more evident and useful during my labor. The baby came early. Our hospital bags were not packed and as my husband put it, “our emotional bags were not packed either.” I went into labor unprepared and things did not go as I expected but with Natasha’s help both physically and emotionally we felt very well supported through everything. She helped me to feel empowered and confident in my choices. Looking back I can say that despite all of the hard parts, bringing out first child into the world was a positive and absolutely amazing experience and I know that Natasha had a huge role in that. 10/10. Would recommend.

Amber

7/24/2022

Natasha is an amazing birth doula.

When I first learned I was pregnant, I was excited, but anxious. I realized I needed more support than just medical staff. From our first meeting, my husband and I knew that Natasha was a kind, caring, and compassionate individual who would work with us to have the best birth experience possible. I appreciated that Natasha immediately acknowledged my husband, recognized his important role, and included him in everything. She explained that she, my husband, and I were a team. I was encouraged to know that Natasha and my husband would support me in my journey leading up to and including birth. They would be the loving faces I would be able to look to during what I knew would be a difficult and painful time. Prior to the delivery of our child, Natasha helped us to understand more about birth and all the possible options we had in the hospital setting we chose. That was a unique experience for us: that instead of promoting a specific way of doing things, Natasha just put the options out there and gave us the evidence to study in order to make our own informed decisions. Natasha then helped us make a birth plan that reflected our choices. Furthermore, she helped my husband and I learn how to advocate for myself and our child in the appointments leading up to, during, and after our child's birth. This was empowering. During the birth, she was the emotional and spiritual support that both my husband and I needed: helping to explain our options as they came and providing non-stop comfort measures. Even when unexpected challenges arose, she was there to explain, support, and comfort. After birth, Natasha continued to provide help and additional resources for us regarding my postpartum recovery and our new role as parents.

Overall, what we appreciate about Natasha is that she was a compassionate, calm, composed, dedicated and firm supporter and upholder of us and our birth plan. We could not have done it without her.

Bridget Kaulbach

3/10/2022

Natasha was a wonderful help to us at the birth of our third son!  She helped us advocate for ourselves and have the natural birth we hoped for amidst all the restrictions of a second VBAC and the many covid precautions at the hospital.  My two previous births did not go as planned and I had a lot of anxiety about making all the right calls for myself.  Natasha supplied us with information and resources to make our choices and stick to them.  She was attentive during early labor, and showed up at the hospital the minute we needed her!  Her gentle strength helped us through the most intense contractions, applying counter pressure and offering encouraging words.  I am so grateful too, for the detailed notes she gave us after the birth and the sweet photo she snapped of us with our new baby.  It's that thoughtfulness that made us so grateful for Natasha's care and expertise! 

Maria

3/8/2022

The decision to hire a doula for my second labor wasn't a doubt. We knew we needed that support again no matter what. Natasha was exactly what we needed. Her calm manner and endless level of expertise helped us throughout the process until the very lovely end.  

I got diagnosed with cholestasis and that put us in a different perspective/position on how the process will look like and also how we planned our delivery. The meetings we had before the baby was born answered many questions as well as provided me with considerations I had not thought of before. Natasha was unbiased and informative and helped us form a plan that met our needs at the moment, which changes every day. She did great at responding quickly to my hundred of concerns and questions over the phone which helped us ask our midwife more detailed questions during my last appointments. 

Due to my induction process and how quickly I went into the pushing labor Natasha just walked (ran!) into the delivery room just in time for the last phase of pushing; she provided me exactly what I needed at that moment(honey sticks, cold cloth on my forehead, she took turns with my husband to gave me sips of water between contraccions and shared the words of encourament that I needed to hear.

 Thanks to my husand and Natasha, I bonded with my baby the way I felt comfortable right away.  Her experience, warmth, and passion made it a joy to share such a special and wonderful time in our lives. Thank you Natasha from the bottom of our hearts.  We are glad it was you with us on another special day of our lives.

Sabrina Ruelle

9/21/2021

In my 3rd trimester of my 1st pregnancy my partner and I got an opportunity to purchase a family home about 2 hours away. This meant changing our whole care team while just trying to navigate what having a baby looked like - which was pretty scary and we were overwhelmed. Which is why we thought it may be worth hiring a doula. From the start Natasha was fantastic she gave us great local recommendations and helped both my partner and I emotionally prepare for birth. We ended up getting induced 3 weeks early due to preeclampsia - When the time came Natasha she helped us think through the difficult decisions in a way that helped us feel in control of the situation and more significantly she helped my partner and I prepare to work as a team. She helped make labor easier with her calming spirit essential oils and experience. With Natasha our labor was filled with so much love and teamwork even though everything didn't go as planned she helped us through every moment we are forever grateful.

Casey Wright

2/11/2021

I could not imagine going through my very long labor without Nastasha. Don’t let her size foil you, her strength and stamina are amazing. Natasha applied hard counter pressure on my lower back for hours on end and was always right there when the contractions started. She was so easy to talk to and to give guidance on what I needed.

The main reason we wanted a doula was to help my husband be the best possible labor support person. Natasha was an amazing teacher and showed Chris how to apply pressure and where.

When our home birth changed to a hospital birth, Natasha sprang into action helping us pack and gave my husband amazing pointers and tips. When we were at the hospital, we were so grateful for her continued support via text message.

Honestly, there is no doubt in my mind that every couple going through labor should have a doula by their side. I would highly recommend Natasha to be that person.

Noely Hamilton

12/7/2020

Natasha Trapp has been part of my family since my first pregnancy. And I can't see myself going through pregnancy journey without her wonderful care and wise and knowledgeable words of advice. I wouldn't have the confidence I had in each pregnancy without Natasha by our side, that's why I always recommend her services to all pregnant woman I encounter.

Christine A.

11/30/2020

Natasha Trapp is an exceptional doula. She is calm, patient and offers exceptional support in labor. We worked with Natasha throughout our pregnancy in 2020. Natasha’s expertise enabled our safe, smooth home birth.

My biggest concern in having a home birth was around pain management: would I be able to handle the intensity of labor? Natasha’s support specifically addressed this concern. She helped us prepare mentally and emotionally for birth, and then from the moment she arrived at our birth, her pain management support was invaluable. Natasha was able to materially reduce the pain I felt during labor, empowering me to keep my strength and focus.

As the intensity of labor dialed up, Natasha’s calm expertise and ability to directly address the challenges I was facing. Her peaceful demeanor is a juxtaposition to her heroic physical strength. She combined counter-pressure and soothing words to help me overcome the most intense contractions. She never wavered, remaining a steadfast presence of positivity and support.

One of the most valuable parts of working with Natasha was her support processing the birth, several days later. She visited us and helped us recall and process labor and birth - immensely valuable in the sleepless fog of new parenthood while trying to understand and process a life-changing event! Her perspective, questions and guidance helped us feel ready and confident to continue forward with this new journey!

I highly recommend working with Natasha, and look forward to working with her again in the future.

Brittany Morgan

11/22/2020

Being our first child my husband I felt a little overwhelmed with trying to advocate for ourselves for our ideal birth experience. We had our hearts set on a natural birth with minimal medical intervention but realized late in my pregnancy this may hard to achieve in the hospital with both my husband and I focused on my labor. We met with Natasha at 38 weeks and immediately felt so much relief knowing that we had her in our corner to help explain our options and guide us through labor and delivery. She always made us feel informed and most importantly supported in any decision we made and helped us through prenatal and postnatal questions on top of the labor and delivery. She was there just as much for my husband as she was for me and our baby. My husband says hiring a doula was the best thing we ever did. Thank you Natasha for allowing us to look back on our birth experience with so much positivity even during a pandemic.

Amanda Dorsey

10/18/2020

My husband and I are first time parents , being a first time mom I had so many fears and what if questions about birth and pregnancy. Now I love my husband and he’s amazing but not the best at physical support and that’s what I thought I would want/need during labor. So we began our search for a doula that a friend had recommended to us.We met with Natasha at a cute coffee shop in Worcester And I unloaded my 9000 questions on her. She was so patient and informative about everything pregnancy and baby related gave us a bunch of info and links to find even more information on question/concerns We had.As soon as we got in the car I was like patrick we got to hire her. I don’t care how we get the money I need her at the birth.She was such an amazing support during my pregnancy recommending classes and chiropractors for all my aching body changes.If you’re hesitant on hiring a doula for whatever reason. money, not sure if it will be worth it, feeling weird having a stranger in the room during such an intimate time.I had all those feelings and I’m so grateful we had Natasha, she was amazing during pregnancy, a godsend for labor she knew exactly how to help me cope through intense back labor with counter pressure! And was amazing at couching patrick on helping me through every surge.The post care I’ll forever be grateful for I really struggled with breastfeeding and the baby blues those first few weeks.She recommended an amazing lactation consultant that totally saved my breastfeeding journey!  And the way she handled me during my baby blues I will never take for granted. I never once felt judge for the thoughts I was having and the feelings I was feeling. She let me just cry on the phone with her and was such an encouragement through it all. I will 100% be having Natasha at any and all my future pregnancy’s and births her sweet energy and wisdom is irreplaceable.

HBAC Mama

9/11/2020

Natasha was such a great support through prenatal, labor & delivery, and postnatal care. She has such a calming presence that helps you to really relax and has lots of knowledge in her field to help you throughout your whole journey.

My first son was born via emergency c-section, so I really wanted a VBAC this time at home. I really feel that having a doula helped me achieve that goal as I was able to work through any fears I had from my previous birth experience and gain confidence from Natasha’s support that I could have a successful VBAC this time. She was always encouraging me, there if and when I needed to talk through anything, and always had great resources for things like prenatal classes, lactation specialists, etc.

Angela Pratt

5/25/2020

I wanted to hire a doula for my second birth because my first birth experience was less than ideal. My goal was to have a natural birth this time around (which I ended up achieving!). My husband and I chose Natasha because of her wealth of knowledge and calming nature. She was so great and resourceful throughout my pregnancy and getting us prepared for the birth of our son. From stretches to get baby in the optimal position for labor, massage techniques, affirmations, and breathing techniques, Natasha knew it all. She also made us realize that we actually had options (some of which we had no knowledge of) at the hospital before and after birth. We were able to make this experience our own by choosing what, when, and how we wanted hospital staff to care for me. Unfortunately due to Covid-19, Natasha could not physically be at the hospital with us for the birth, but she joined us virtually where she was able to help my husband coach me through labor and delivery. In light of a bad situation, Natasha made us both feel very confident in reaching our goals for labor and delivery and we can’t thank her enough!

Melissa

3/23/2020

I had Natasha's help during the last few weeks of my third pregnancy. I had expected to go into labor spontaneously as I had with the first two, but as my induction date approached, I felt very anxious. Natasha to the rescue. She answered all my questions about induction and worked with me and my husband to teach us stretches and pain management techniques. Her calm demeanor was reassuring, and her passion for and knowledge about everything birth related really impressed me. I went into the final weeks of my pregnancy with peace, confidence, and encouragement thanks to Natasha. Thankfully, I ended up going into labor spontaneously and was able to have the intervention-free labor I had hoped for. Having Natasha's help was such a gift. I highly recommend her! 

Anton

1/19/2020

Natasha is an amazing doula. I don't regret a minute we hired her as she helped my wife and I tremendously during the labor and delivery making the overall process is less stressful and much more confident. Natasha is very knowledgeable doula. As we were expected our first child, Natasha gave us a lot of useful information. Natasha has a great personality; she is very soft, polite and professional. She never pushed us towards any decisions, she is great as a support person. I highly recommend her as a doula for couples. A++ service!

Madina

12/17/2019

Natasha is an amazing person and a wonderful doula! She supported me throughout the last months of my pregnancy, taught me and my husband various techniques on how to cope with pain during the delivery, tremendously helped on the day of baby arrival and stayed with us for over 15 hours us until our baby was born. She is so encouraging and understanding! She also visited me postpartum and helped me to cope with the "baby blues" by listening and supporting! We are so grateful to her and couldn't be happier with her services!

Edie Plada

10/19/2019

I wanted to have an unmediated natural birth experience and was afraid standard medical practices and attitudes would make it hard to achieve. I would rather have had a  home birth, but since that was not possible for us we chose to have a doula help us though childbirth in the hospital. Natasha worked with another doula (Rebecca Urban), and both were super helpful in thinking through what we wanted out of our birth experience, which helped me and my husband comunidade about it. When the day came, they were both helpful with suggestion to help me manage early labor. Things progressed so quickly by the time she was able to join us, we were headed for the hospital. Immediately upon arrival on the hospital, Natasha ensured the nursing staff was aware of my birth preferences, handing out copies of my birth plan and advocating for me, in a moment both me and my husband would be too disoriented to do so. I was fully dislated and started pushing right away, and Natasha continued to help keep us hydrated, suggesting ways for my husband to be supportive (with hip squeezes), and finally taking pictures when the baby was finally born. Natasha was a calming presence and offered helpful guidance throughout, even onto the post party recovery, and I believe she was essential for me to have the birth experience I wanted. I would recommend her services to anyone considering a doula.

Jenny Citrin

7/18/2019

Natasha was a calming and supportive presence. I wanted an unmedicated birth and while I didn't end up getting that I did get to the hospital at 10cm. I attribute this to our preparation and also to knowing that we had the additional support from Natasha to stay at home as long as we wanted. Natasha helped once we were in the hospital to make sure that my birth plan was followed or if I was ok with changes recommended by the hospital team. My husband didn't see the need for a doula at first but he was happier than anyone that Natasha was there. He felt so much support and ease from her presence that he was better able to support me. Thank you Natasha!

Soumya

11/28/2018

Sarah Fetterhoff

8/8/2018

I hired a doula to bridge the gap between a home and hospital birth. I wanted to have a presence who was there to support my husband and me specifically, and who had no agenda other than to make sure the birth went as naturally, comfortably and positively as possible.Part of my wish to have a homebirth was to go unmedicated, and I knew that having a doula’s “bag of tricks” for pain management could help make that possible -- and it did! I could not have done it without the techniques that Natasha used during my labor. Furthermore, in our meetings prior to the birth, Natasha gave me tools that helped me feel empowered and informed about all possible scenarios, and how to get the clearest information from the hospital staff. I went into labor feeling confident in the information Natasha gave me beforehand, as well as physically supported through my labor and birth itself. She was also available to answer those little “nagging questions” that arise in those months prior to the birth, and helped reduce my stress and anxiety with her informed, thoughtful, and prompt answers.For these reasons, I would recommend a doula without hesitation my best friend. It is certainly possible to give birth without a doula, but the experience was so much more peaceful and natural feeling with one. Natasha in particular has a quiet strength about her that put me at ease during the entire process, which was no small feat considering I ended up being induced due to Preeclampsia! She was the perfect combination of soother and coach without being intrusive, and was also incredible at helping my husband know how best to support me. My husband and I both came away from the experience feeling like it was the best possible labor and delivery we could have had given the other interventions I needed. I can definitely attribute this in large part due to Natasha’s support not just at the birth, but throughout my pregnancy.

Kristin Cressman

3/4/2018

I hired a doula with one goal in mind: a natural, unmedicated birth. I specifically wanted assistance with pain management during labor and an experienced, trained female companion that could assist my husband and I in achieving the birth that we desired. Natasha was amazing and did all of this plus more for us! Natasha has an incredibly kind, peaceful, and caring spirit. Our son came five weeks early but she was by our side as soon as we told her that I was in labor. She was patient, encouraging, resourceful, and a strong advocate for me with the delivery staff and also the NICU staff, always ensuring my comfort and making that her top priority. She worked closely with my husband to help manage my pain, showing him ways he could help and teaming up with him to help manage my pain together. We were not able to meet with her prior to the birth due to our son's early arrival, but that did not impact her level of care for us, attentiveness to us and our birth goals, or her camaraderie with my husband as a part of my birth "team." She was indispensable to me during the birth and I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again as my doula. Thank you, Natasha!

Shantel Collins

5/11/2017

Bringing babies into the world sure is one wild adventure. And I am so glad Natasha was by my side before, during, and after the birth of my first child. Because this was my first pregnancy, I wanted the coaching of a doula to guide me through this exciting yet uncertain experience.

Natasha’s calm and benevolent composure is what first attracted me towards her. She assisted in helping me discover the type of birth experience I desired, and what expectations I had of my husband, my birth, and her services as a doula. Natasha’s knowledge in natural labor pain management came in handy! Throughout my labor she supported me physically to ease the discomfort and to progress the labor process. What I found most helpful about Natasha is that she was such an encouragement to me, and made an effort to find what would make me most comfortable during labor.

From our very first consolation all the way through the birth, I found Natasha to be well organized, compassionate, and professional. Her regular check-ins during pregnancy, to practicing Rebozo techniques in her living room, and her documentation of my birth timeline are testament to this fact. I highly recommend Natasha as a doula! I could not have achieved the birth I desired without her support!