I had a successful VBAC on 8/30/23 with Elissa as my birth doula. She did a wonderful job helping me get through labor. She was very helpful and attentive wether it was getting me more ice chips or rubbing my back and helping me get through a tough contraction. She was able to guide me through different labor positions and excercises in an effort to progress my labor, which was very helpful since it was very slow in the beginning. When it came time to push she was right there with me and my husband reminding me on the best push technique for my situation and cheering me on. She also asked the nurses and doctors things that helped me understand the process better and she was there to advocate for me to ensure everything that was being done was what I ok with. I am very happy my husband and I decided to enlist her help through our birth process. ??

I have had the pleasure of birthing with Patti herself 3 times and once with her assitant Doula. 

Patti has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Her calm yet confident demeanor brings a sense of comfort in such a vulnerable moment as a woman. Patti has always been there for me with all of my pregnancies and birth. She answers every text and genuinely cares about the wellbeing of mother and child. 

My last pregancy my labor was going very slow at home. Patti however advised that I may have been further along than I had thought and advised me to get to the hospital to get checked out. I was having very irregular contractions, but she was right! I was in active labor already at 6cm! Patti was able to get my body in all the right positions to speed up my contractions. She is very skilled at getting baby positioned correctly. Her breathing techniques and massage therapist skills make laboring an experience verses a hurdle. Baby girl was born just a few hours after we arrived to the hospital - safe and healthy!

All 4 of my births were able to be delivered naturally, in the hospital, with no complications. For that I am eternally grateful to Patti. She is kind and truly passionate about what she does. We love Patti!

Noliko is a kind, considerate, compassionate presence and valued member of our birth team. She met with my family several times in advance of the birth to establish expectations, but more importantly, relationship and trust with us. Our birth plan changed last minute; Noliko eased tensions by sharing personal experiences and encouragement. During the birth, her intuative care made all the differnce. She was hands on with body work, caring for me as the mother, and ensuring my husband had adequate rest. She prompted us with timely questions for the medical staff/midwife and supported each decision. After the birth, she cared for our new family unit with love and I learned "tricks of the trade" while watching her care for our newborn. I highly recommend Noliko!