Kelsea Mcdonough

1/4/2024

I can’t begin to put into words how valuable it was to have Alyssa help bring my son into the world. She will forever be a part of our birth story and that is so special to us. Alyssa made us feel completely prepared with her birth education class. It was so reassuring to know all of the possible scenarios and have a plan in advance on what decisions we might make. Alyssa helped support me at home as my labor intensified quickly and then continued her support at the hospital through a 37 hour labor - she is super human! As most births are, my sons entrance into the world was not straight forward but what I will remember most is how supported and cared for we were. It was so helpful to talk about his birth with Alyssa after and be able to decompress with someone who was present. I cannot recommend Alyssa enough for support during any part of your pregnancy - she is truly a gift.

Lia D

1/2/2023

I can’t explain how unbelievably amazing it was having Alyssa as my doula for my second pregnancy. From the first time we spoke I felt so well listened to and you could tell how committed she was to my birth plan and preferences. Throughout my entire pregnancy she was there to support, offer advice, resources and so much more than I ever expected. She made me feel so confident going into my labor and birth and I felt so well prepared and supported. Having Alyssa at my birth made the entire experience absolutely amazing. The comfort, support and experience she provided to me as well as my husband was beyond anything I ever expected. It was the absolute best experience and I got the birth I wanted and couldn’t have done it without her by my side. If you are looking for a doula Alyssa is the absolute best and I highly recommend her services. I’ll definitely be looking forward to having her as our doula again for any future pregnancies/births.

Samantha Schilit

11/22/2022

I cannot recommend Alyssa enough! After a traumatic first birth without a doula, I knew I needed more support for delivering my second baby. Alyssa starting supporting me months before my delivery, providing advice for pregnancy, checking in on me routinely, and meeting with me and my partner to learn our preferences and needs for labor. I had a complicated medical history with a detailed birth plan and Alyssa was able to manage all of the moving parts so I had confidence my care would be appropriate at the hospital when I was too focused on contractions to effectively advocate for myself. Alyssa helped coach me through early labor at home, coordinated a plan for when to leave to the hospital, and calmed me down through painful contractions, IV line placement, and epidural administration. She helped my husband feel involved but also supported and kept me informed about the progress of my labor even after the epidural was placed. Her physical therapy background was incredibly helpful for massaging me during contractions and positioning me after the epidural to distribute the medicine and better guide baby down the birth canal. Alyssa stayed after the birth to assist with breastfeeding and has continued to follow up postpartum. I truly cannot imagine a better doula and am so grateful to have had a positive labor experience!

Mary Hennessy

7/13/2022

It is hard to put into words just how amazing it was to have Alyssa as our birth doula for the birth of my first child. Alyssa was incredibly supportive throughout my pregnancy and helped my husband and I to feel educated and prepared for delivery. Having Alyssa available throughout my long induction process and present during my challenging delivery helped bring a sense of calm to what could have been a stressful experience. She worked as a team with the nurses to provide our family with the best care and was able to support my husband and I in making challenging decisions as my labor progressed and became more complicated. Her training as a physical therapist was so helpful in explaining how to best prepare for birth and understanding how to help my body through the challenges of childbirth. I would recommend Alyssa as a support person to anyone and truly feel that she went above and beyond to give us the best care. She also supported me through the postpartum period and was extremely responsive with any questions and concerns that came about. Alyssa helped to create a positive experience in pregnancy, during birth, and postpartum. We are so thankful for her help in preparing us to begin our lives as parents with support and confidence.