Freda Adubofour

11/20/2023

Damarria is angle on earth. I got to know her when I was pregnant with my second child, through Open Arms .all hope was lost for me becauae I didn't have no family member here in the United stated but needed an advocate and a mouth piece someone to count on during my before and after delivery.  

She came in and on our first conversation on the phone my heart was at peace because I knew I got what I wanted. She knew what she was saying and I  felt the support instantly.

She went extra miles to make sure my birth plan was achieved by working with me and my midwives.

Not to talk about, she picks me up for walks and accompanying me to my appointments .

She made me feel loved and supported. I will recommend her to anyone  looking for a Doula , please reach out to her and you will thank me later

Adriana Vasquez-Teater

4/26/2022

Dammaria was recommended to me by a Doula friend in NY, where I'm from. I knew I wanted a BIPOC Doula to educate, advocate and support me through my pregnancy and labor. I had no idea where to start and once I came across her page, we set up an interview and my husband and I knew almost instantly that Damarria would be a part of our journey  

Intially, I was set on having someone who knew and would advocate for my rights during labor. A major concern of mine was the staggering number of deaths amongst BIPOC mothers during delivery and I wanted all the support I could get for my birthing vision to be respected and adhered. 

Dammaria knows her stuff! During our interview she was well versed in all the possibilities faced in a variety of settings and situations. Yet, she respected and remained opened-minded about me and my partners preferences. She articulated in detail all my options, along with pros and cons, and demonstrated no judgment to my plan.  

During delivery she remained attentive, gentle, and encouraging. She also made sure to keep me on task as I adamantly requested. 

In the end, my goals were met and I gained a friend. I learned so much during this process and felt heard throughout. I most certainly would recommend this service to expecting families. 

Serena McCray

2/28/2022

I'm so very grateful I was able to have Damarria as my Doula! Moving from Atlanta back home to Washington late in my pregnancy brought a lot of concerns for me. One of them being to find a black woman assist me in my first birth experience. I've known for some time the way I wanted to give birth once the time presented itself. After learning about the ways in which woman have given birth for thousands of years and the alarming statistics for woman of color giving birth in hospital settings, my mind was certainly set on a natural holistic birth. I was able to get set up with Puget Sound Midwives and birth center and from there was referred to Open Arms Doula Services which led me to Divine Doula Services. Although Damarria was chosen for me, I know she was the perfect match for me. From the initial phone call it was clear we were on the same vibe. I love how knowledgeable, affirming, and reasuring Ms. Davis is. I was able to confide in her with my concerns on co-parenting , her understanding and advice helped me out a lot. I'm giving this doula all her flowers, the way she was there for me on the day my daughter was born and the moments she captured, to the gift basket and follow ups we had , Damarria is a gem. She was there for me mentally, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I most definitely recommend this service!

Noelle Y

1/11/2022

During Covid I knew that I would want the additional support of a doula to advocate for us while we would be at the hospital. I have never felt more prepared mentally for labor than I have this time around since Damaria gave us tools and skills that we could practice before the big day. She provided the physical and emotional support that I wish I had during the previous pregnancies and especially during postpartum!  

Elasha G.

1/6/2022

I wanted to use a doula because this was my first pregnancy and I had no idea what to expect during this time. I was extremely nervous and afraid to give birth. It was important to me that my doula would be genuine and have my family's best interest. Not only were my concerns important to Damarria, but she also took the time to listen to my husband. She helped us create a birth plan and taught me ways to cope during labor that took all my anxiety away allowing me to labor peacfully. She was a big advocate for me as well when the hospital staff began to deviate from my birth plan. Even  postpartum she continues to support me and offers me enouragement. I highly recommend Damarria. She's extremely professional and most of all genuine I can not stress enough how helpful she has been and we are truly grateful for her service

Sharon G

1/2/2022

Having Damarria with us as part of our support system before, during, and after labor alleviated stress and anxiety. Knowing that no matter how things went she would be there made it much easier for me to get the help I needed and wanted by going to the hospital. She took many precious photos. I would highly recommend her.