Noor

4/6/2025

Jaime is an absolute gem of a person! For context, I reached out to Jamie not too long before I was due with my third child. I ended up having an emergency c-section as well as post partum hemorrhage. Jaime worked with us as an over-night doula for 6 weeks post delivery. Despite the complications in my delivery, this was hands down my best postpartum experience ( and I have Jaime to thank for that!)She is kind, compassionate and attentive. She took incredible care of my newborn. I was able to get restful sleep for the first time in months knowing Jaime was with my baby. Jaime is punctual and highly professional. She was an integral part of my baby's care team along with our pediatrician as we navigated reflux and CMPA.  Jaime is well qualified in all aspects of newborn care, especially sleep. She provided a detailed sleep plan which helped tremendously with my newborn's day/night confusion. Due to Jaime's support, I was able to fully prioritize my mental and physical health. I cannot recommend her enough! 

Peter Mastrocinque & Stephanie Jung

3/3/2025

We cannot recommend Jaime's services enough. We started our journey unsure of the role of a birth doula and how one would mesh into our birth process, but have left the experience knowing with certainty that hiring Jaime was the right decision. From our first video call, Jaime made us feel comfortable and confident in our preferences. My wife and I are notoriously poor decision-makers, but having a third-party we trusted to bounce things off of was a gamechanger for us. Of note was how Jaime immediately sought out helpful staff as soon as she arrived at the hospital during labor. She quickly identified those who matched our vibe and made efforts to communicate with them while I was able to pay direct attention to my partner. She commiserated with us when some others were less-than-friendly, which made us feel seen and validated. I was incredibly grateful for her techniques to manage my wife's physical comfort as she worked through the different phases of labor. Most of all, she was flexible to our needs no matter what we faced. When post-delivery didn't go as planned, she was a rock for me (non-birthing partner) when I was scared and emotionally vulnerable. She also continued to check in on us in the days that followed and offered advice that was appropriate and never overwhelming. The bottom-line is that we would not feel as positively about our birth experience without Jaime's help. She is kind, understanding, and has an infectious positivity that would benefit anyone seeking a doula to join them on their journey.

Deanna Cisternas

2/18/2025

Having Jaime as a part of our birth team was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. After having a traumatic hospital experience, my husband and I were very anxious about labor and delivery. We knew it would be important to have someone present to support us through the remainder of the pregnancy, and advocate on our behalf during labor and delivery. 

From our initial meeting, Jaime's calming presence and knowledge immediately put us at ease. She walked us through what to expect during labor and delivery, and helped us develop our birth plan. She respected and supported each of our birth plan decisions, and clearly articulated them into one concise document for us to share with our medical team. Being able to share that document with the hospital team helped kickstart a positive delivery. 

Throughout labor and delivery, I felt confident knowing Jaime was by my side the entire time. She coached my husband and I through difficult moments, made sure we understood what decisions needed to be made, and what all of our options were in the moment. Jaime strongly advocated on our behalf and communicated respectfully with the medical team. As a result, we were able to stick to our birth plan and have a safe delivery. 

Jaime's professionalism and love for what she does was noticed by everyone in the room- especially the nursing staff. It's no wonder one of the nurses hired Jaime to be her doula after meeting her at our birth! Following our delivery, Jaime continued to be a strong support system for us during our transition home. She was always available for any other questions or concerns we had! 

It was truly an absolute honor to have Jaime present with us on one of the most important days of our lives. We will always remember having Jaime with us as we welcomed our son! 

Katie H.

2/17/2025

Jaime is a total GAME CHANGER! 10/10 birth experience.

My husband and I were unsure if a doula was for us. 1 week before our due date, we decided to look into doula services and came across Jaime.

On our initial introduction call, we immediately hit it off. Her sense of calm, wealth of knowledge, empathic perspective and level head were all things that I knew I wanted in a doula. I could tell that Jaime was the one and would be a great addition to our labor/delivery team. Little did i know how much of an impact she would have on 'game day'...

Jaime was my rock through my 30-hour labor and delivery. She never left my side and kept me sane through every up and down that came our way. She was an advocate for me, my husband and our baby and always made sure that I was 100% taken care of during every step of the process. Not to mention that was my hand to hold (VERY TIGHTLY!) during 2 strenuous hours of pushing!

I wasn't the only person that noticed how incredible she was-- the staff at Stony Brook also noticed how impactful she was during labor/delivery. She was kind to everyone and extremely helpful to the nurses on duty as well.

I can't say enough good things about her and her demeanor. When the time comes to Baby #2, I look forward to re-connecting with her for another amazing birth experience.

Courtney Porter

1/15/2025

I highly recommend Jaime for overnight support. As new parents, my husband and I were understandably anxious about bringing our newborn home, but having Jaime with us at night brought us so much peace of mind and rest. She is warm, reliable, trustworthy, and has such a natural way with babies.

She has a wealth of postpartum knowledge and genuinely cares about the mother's well-being as much as the baby's. Her experience brings a sense of calm and confidence in her care. 

Katie Brady

12/25/2024

I decided to hire a doula after a traumatic first birth experience as I was looking for a teammate, an advocate for my second child’s birth. Jaime came highly recommended by one of my midwives and she was an exceptional doula from start to finish. Her responsiveness was unmatched — she was always available to answer questions, provide reassurance, and offer thoughtful guidance. Her kindness and patience made every interaction feel calm and supportive, no matter how big or small the concern. Jaime took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, ensuring we felt informed and empowered. She worked closely with us to create a personalized birth plan that reflected our preferences and values. On the big day, Jaime’s presence was exactly what we needed — calm yet assertive when necessary. She spoke up on our behalf when it mattered most, provided encouragement, and guided us through helpful stretches that supported baby’s descent. Her energy was a perfect balance of peaceful support and quiet strength. Her support assisted to undo the lasting trauma of my first birth and allowed my last birthing experience to be ideal. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better partner during such a transformative experience.

Matthew Zompanis

1/1/2024

My wife and I just had our first child. Because this was our first experience, we went ahead and armed ourselves with an amazing support team. we hired Jamie Burt (doula). It was clear to us after meeting her for the first time that her knowledge sincerity and dedication to not only us but her profession was exactly what we were looking for. She was there for us, every step of the way, and was instrumental in assisting not only my wife, but myself at time of delivery. The experience, my wife and I had delivering our first child, was arguably a very traumatic one. Having Jamie next to us to support us, gave us the strength, power and courage to push through and welcome our new son into the world. In hindsight looking back, it is imperative to have people around you that truly care and have your best interest at heart. Jamie exceeded all expectations. What started out as a business relationship I can honestly say has blossomed into a new friendship hiring. Jamie is one of the first things you should do when having your next child!!!

Maja Misheva

12/6/2023

We had the best experience with Jaime. She’s super caring and very very nice person. I was so scared as a FTM with a newborn but her presence and guidance made things a lot easier. We love you Jamie and you will always be part of our most cherished newborn days memories

Cindy

10/27/2023

Working with Jaime was the best decision I made for my birth! From the first conversation she made me feel comfortable and supported. She answered my questions before I asked them and answered questions I didn't realize I had. When talking through my birth plan, she was great about helping me understand the different options and giving me the space to figure out what would work best for me. I went past my due date and she was incredibly supportive and calming while I stressed out and gave me recommendations to help induce labor naturally. Then when I did finally go into labor she was amazing! She was so supportive emotionally, mentally, and physically. She made sure that my preferences were being followed by nurses and doctors (especially when things were happening fast and I didn't even remember the details of my birth plan). She was a sounding board when I had to make tough decisions. And, she was so encouraging in my most exhausting moments. She helped me laugh, keep hydrated, and focused. I am so grateful for Jaime as my doula and I absolutely recommend her.

Katie O’Connor

8/9/2023

Jaime was such a gift to my husband and I. With a pretty extensive and traumatic gynecological history, the idea of giving birth was incredibly triggering. Jaime put all my anxieties and fears away. She was understanding and validating and was such an advocate. I felt at peace during my pregnancy and labor journey because I knew she was on my support team. She is knowledgeable and approachable and most importantly provided a calming environment for us. I would highly recommend Jaime to anyone in need of a strong advocate and voice for you as well as an active and empathetic listener throughout the wonderful journey of pregnancy and delivery. Jaime has continued to stay in touch with us postpartum and has always been available. She is truly the best and we feel lucky to have found her! 

Nancy

6/21/2023

My husband and I hired Jaime to support the arrival of our first child.

Although I was previously on the fence on whether or not having a doula support my labor and delivery would be helpful, I am so glad that Jaime was with us every step of the way during one of the most intense moments of our lives.

Her empathy, compassion, expertise, and non-judgmental support were instrumental to helping us navigate this overwhelming world of becoming new parents.

Highly recommended.

Danielle

3/27/2023

I can’t say enough about our experience working with Jaime as our doula. She was integral in helping my husband and I achieve the natural unmedicated birth we were seeking. I felt so comfortable with Jaime after just our first phone conversation and I could tell that she was passionate about birth and supporting women in whatever way they needed. Jamie helped my husband and I prepare for our ideal birth while also helping us to keep an open mind and prepare for the unexpected. She gave us a variety of tools that we ended up utilizing during my labor, everything from breathing techniques to position changes and affirmation cards.  She was always reachable any time of day and would touch base with me after each one of my prenatal appointments, some of which left me feeling overwhelmed and a bit discouraged. Jaime was there for me when I needed her most and always offered me sound advice while encouraging me to trust my own instincts. I ended up having a precipitous labor and despite having somewhat short notice, Jaime rushed to the hospital to be present for my birth! She expertly guided me through the pushing phase and third stage of labor. She knew exactly what to say to help me relax and advocated for me every step of the way. Everything was happening so quickly, the hospital staff were working swiftly but Jamie did such an amazing job at slowing things down to make sure that I was comfortable and in control at all times. She never spoke on my behalf but made sure my voice was heard amidst the somewhat chaotic scene. It was such a relief to my husband to have Jamie there because her presence was so calming. She also connected me with so many invaluable postpartum resources including lactation consultants and acupuncturists. I am so thankful to Jaime for everything that she did to help me navigate this truly life-changing experience. 

Erin

1/26/2023

From the first video call we had with Jaime, through the unexpected challenges of labor, she continued to bring care, data, kindness, humor, and patience to every interaction and conversation. Jaime’s demeanor put my husband and I at ease right away. She is sincere in her care for the families and people she works with, and made clear to us that her role was to respect and support our decisions, and hopefully help make them easier however she could. For me, a couple of highlights of working with Jaime as our birth doula were: her taking literally hours to make sure we had all the information we needed for her to map out our birth preferences; when she went out post birth and brought Shake Shack to our hospital room (incredible); and how mindful she was of both my partner’s and my mental health once we’d been home with the baby for a few days. Jaime’s approach centers the health and humanity of her clients. We were fortunate to connect with Jaime and to benefit from her support through the birth of our son.

Bridget O'Brien

1/17/2023

My partner, Brendan, and I hired Jaime as our doula before the birth of my first daughter, in 2021. What I most liked about Jaime was her communication style: she was able to be direct while remaining calm, and had a soothing style of speaking. I could also tell she was really knowledgable and well-informed on the entire process of birth. All of that was reassuring to me as a first-time pregnant lady/mom. I was extremely hopeful that I would have a vaginal birth, but due to our baby's size (and stubborness from my OB), I was convinved (forced?) to have a c-section. I am still disappointed about that, one year on, but it's something I choose not to dwell on. Being late 2021, COVID was still lingering, so Jaime was not allowed into the OR with me. She did come to the delivery suite and chatted with Brendan and I for nearly 3 hours while we waited to go into the OR - something I found pleasently distracting and helpful in the moment, but have even more fondness of now;  looking back, I can better appreciate what a nice distraction it was to have her there, and she asked the nurses some great questions that I wouldn't have thought to. So while my vision for how Jaime and I would work together never came to fruition, I hope this message conveys my satisfaction and happiness with Jaime's services. Her reliable, communicative, gentle-yet-firm approach to pregnancy and birth really helped me in my journey. I would highly recommend her! 

Olivia

11/28/2022

I highly recommend Jaime Burt as a doula!  She was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process of my pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum experience.  Jaime was also highly in tune with needs that were specific to me and advocated on my behalf mutliple times throughout the labor experience.  She also asked several useful questions of the medical team that I wouldn't have thought of myself.  It truly felt like I had an expert in my corner.  

As a person, Jaime is personable, kind, and easy going.  I felt as though there was never any judgement from her regarding my preferences or choices, only support.  Her sense of humor was also helpful along the way!  Having her on my team during this beautiful, yet stressful and anxiety-provoking experience was a tremendous asset.  My birth experience would not have been as smooth as it was without her and I am so grateful to have had her there.  If you are considering working with a doula, you can't go wrong with Jaime!! 

Arianne P

10/24/2022

Jaime is a caring, calm, and genuinely kind presence. I was so grateful to have her care for me and my newborn boy for several week of nights. She was there the first night we came home from the hospital and not only helped me get a bit more rest but also helped around the house to set us up for success the next day.  She made us instantly comfortable and was wonderful the entire time she worked with us.  Thank you Jaime!

Danielle

2/19/2022

From the moment I spoke with jaime on the phone for our first initial call I knew she was the doula for me. She was informative and very well spoken and most importantly made me feel comfortable and supported. I had twins back in November and from day one of joining our family she fit right in. She was so helpful with my post pardum care and helped immensely with the children. She was also very flexible as I was readmitted to the hospital just three days after being home. As I was hospitalized for 48 hours she was able to stay overnight and support our families who were trying to take care of two 1 week old babies. Jaime is professional, punctual, intelligent, helpful and supportive and you would be lucky to have her as your doula. 

Emily Kellner

2/5/2022

I took Jamie's hospital birth class. Not only was she accommodating, she was so kind and very informative. My husband and I loved the course and gained a lot of new knowledge. The class was very organized and well put together. As first a first time parent I was overwhelmed with what I should and shouldn’t be doing, I came away with important information and questions that we should be asking our provider that I had not thought of. She was able to provide me with other resources as well to help me in other aspects of birth. I highly recommend Jamie and her course and I look forward to working with her in the future.

Lauren Slowik

1/26/2022

My husband and I were expecting our first child in October of 2021. We knew we wanted a doula for both the birthing process at a hospital and for some help at home afterwards. We connected with Jaime right away and fortunately signed on with her support. All of Jaime's help with birthing plan preparation came in handy as we welcomed our son two weeks early. Jaime was gracious and communicative during the early induced labor, offering tips and pointing out decision points. She was more importantly an incredibly supportive coach during active labor. Her support post partum was essential to getting a breather during those intense early weeks. As our doula I witnessesd Jaime never stop moving or searching for big and small ways to support a new momma at home. We consider her a part of little Jack's family now.

Claire Dubon

11/4/2021

Jaime Burt was such an amazing resource during my pregnancy and labor experience! She was knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate to me and my husband from the moment we met with her. 

Jaime was able to provide us with resources and learning opportunities to prepare for labor. She worked with us closely so that we were able to make informed decisions about our birth process. She is a great listener and worked with us closely so that we felt heard by others as well. 

We were so grateful to have Jaime with us every step of the way. She was a huge comfort to us during labor and throughout the postpartum period as well. Jaime was invaluable to me as a new mother healing from childbirth and I am so grateful that we had her on our team! I would highly recommend her to any expecting family! 

Kristen

10/26/2021

We had a very positive experience working with Jaime. We worked with her in an overnight doula capacity for about 2 months. 

Jaime was incredibly responsive to our son;  making sure he was fed, changed and sleeping well - and she somehow managed to do it without ever waking us up!  She always chatted with us about his latest developments and our preferences which gave us peace of mind.

In addition to being great with our son, Jaime was easy to work with. She's very responsive, on time and a great communicator. 

Jaime very clearly loves what she does and I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again. 

Maja Misheva

10/24/2021

We had an amazing experience with Jaime, she was so carrying and loving towards my newborn, I was at ease right away. She helped me feel so much more confident, especially during those first few weeks. She was always on time, and very flexible with our schedule. Super supportive and kind. We are super grateful for her being there for us. 

Adelina Petrea

8/12/2021

Jaime was with us for two days when our baby was a few weeks old. We were exhausted and overwhelmed as we are first time parents. Jaime came in and my baby immediately calmed down with her. She was there for me, my husband and our baby, both physically and emotionally. Jaime is so loving and compassionate, we could tell from the moment she walked in. She listened and offered expert advice, and was very respectful. 

She held our baby so we could have some much needed sleep, she helped us with laundry and even picked up food for us. She also made sure to check in on me after she left, really sweet and caring.

If you need a doula that is professional, caring, respectful,  amazing with babies and a great listener, I highly recommend Jaime!

Andrea Shafran

8/9/2021

Jaime worked with our family for a little over a month directly after I came home with my newborn and my only complaint is that she moved and couldn't stay longer! She was extremely professional and prompt. She was also very helpful and supportive of whatever worked best for me and my family. She was a great communicator and very flexible. I could not have asked for a more caring, kind or professional doula. Anyone who hires Jaime is lucky to have her!

Ruth

8/2/2021

As a single, first-time mom, the support Jaime provided was invaluable.  Her help during my post-partum period allowed me to focus on bonding with my baby and my recovery.  Jaime is warm, thoughtful, respectful and knowledgeable. Jaime was easy to have in my house with us;  she provided insights and advice while simultaneously prioritzing my preferences.  Jaime is very good at what she does and it is obvious she is passionate about her work.  I recommend her without hesitation and am soo grateful for her help in getting my baby and I off to a great start together.    

Kerry

1/4/2021

I hired Jamie as a postpartum night doula. I cannot recommend Jamie enough! She is patient, caring, knowledgeable, self-directed, clearly loves kids of all ages and is passionate about helping moms. I was physically incapacitated after a c-section. I had piece of mind that Jamie could help me be present for my baby, and could be another set of eyes and ears to tend to him during the critical first few weeks after birth. I would have hired her full time if our schedules aligned, and certainly would hire her again. I cannot recommend her enough!