My first thought when my wife brought to me the idea of hiring a doula for our delivery was simply that it was an additional cost and an additional human being in the room when the special day arose. After going through the process I would’ve paid double for having our doula present.
My wife had bravely chosen to deliver our baby without any intervention. I don’t think a library of books could have adequately prepared me for the intensity of the laboring and delivery process. Monica was there every minute of the way for all 12 hours of labor and delivery. She was constantly looking out for both my wife and me. There was a point in the delivery where my orders were to go take a walk and breath. I had become a bit pale and her job extended passed my wife into taking care of me. She was ensuring that I would also be awake and well when our baby decided to make her appearance. Not passed out on the floor. The immense void I brought to the table of sheer lack of experience and knowledge was completely filled by Monica. She helped ease the laboring process that I think helped dramatically in the success we achieved at the end. She helped my know how to coach and encourage my wife instilling a confidence in me that day that allowed me to breath slightly easier during the process.
?I will definitely be using her services again when the next special day arises.

Posted 1/12/2018

Monica is an AMAZING doula and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an incredible birth experience. Her presence throughout the birth of our third child was a blessing. I was able to fulfill my desire of having an unmedicated labor and delivery with the coaching and support Monica provided my husband and I throughout the process. The prenatal visits were extremely helpful, in which Monica provided encouragement and the confidence to approach labor and delivery with excitement and joy rather than anxiety. The day of delivery was exactly as I envisioned. Monica’s presence offered the sense of serenity I needed, her calming voice and intuitive ability to know when a change in focus was necessary assisted me through the intense phases of labor. Additionally, she provided my husband with support and coaching throughout labor and delivery, which allowed him to be more involved than my previous two birthing experiences. She was definitely more than a hand to hold, she was an essential part of my birthing experience.
~ Brent, Tanelle & Baby Keenyn

Posted 11/27/2017