Reyna Bugbee

2/23/2024

Working with Ellie was wonderful! She's kind, informative, and extremely caring. We had great conversations around labor and anxiety and preparations, it made me feel confident about my birth! Then when I learned my baby was breech and we would have to schedule a c-section, she was extremely supportive and stayed right by my side the whole time (literally)! Her presence was invaluable both to me and my husband, and she helped what I worried would be the worst experience of my life turn into a really lovely birth! I could not say enough about how much I loved working with her!

Jeremy

1/7/2024

We had an excellent experience with Ellie for our first birth. We had originally hired another doula, who had a last minute emergency and was unable to join us for the delivery. The original Doula works with Ellie to back each other up, so Ellie was able to step in seamlessly and was already familiar with our needs and preferences. We were in the hospital for over 30 hours before delivery, and Ellie was very responsive throughout the process, coordinating with us at all hours about when to come in and what we might need. My wife experienced medical complications during the birth, and Ellie was instrumental in helping us navigate that, from stepping in wherever needed in the delivery room to providing comfort and emotional support to both of us during and after the complications. After the delivery, Ellie provided a number of resources tailored to our particular needs, and checked in regularly to make sure we had the support we needed to succeed. 

We strongly endorse Ellie's doula services and would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Maria Del Villar

12/12/2023

Working with Ellie was great! She is very knowledgeable, has a lot of experience, is passionate about her work as a doula, and is also very flexible and able to adapt to the particular needs of a family and a new mom. Counting with her in our birth experience was a blessing. She did a great team with the nurses at the hospital, she explained everything to me and helped me make informed decisions before, during, and after the birth of my son. She has a relaxed and at the same time very empowering approach to the whole birth experience. Than you Ellie!

Lee Lee Holman

11/13/2023

Ellie's supportiveness, advocacy, and expertise was vital to having a positive birthing experience. It didn't feel like we were just another client, but instead a friend that Ellie genuinely cared for. Because of that, we felt so confident and worry free towards our birthing experience. We highly recommend working with Ellie!

Jossie

10/31/2023

Ellie was amazing! She took over our other doula, who had an unexpected circumstance come up, shortly before our due date. Prior to going into labor, Ellie was checking in with me regularly and providing tips on how to help jumpstart labor after I went past my due date. In the hospital, Ellie helped me make decisions regarding pain management and was very supportive. She helped me advocate for myself when I wanted to try different positions with an epidural despite hesitation from hospital staff as well as when I was trying to avoid medical procedures and have labor progress naturally, which it did. She checked in with me regularly after birth and provided support when I was having trouble breastfeeding. Although I am a medical professional and have delivered babies myself, I really appreciated having Ellie's expertise and calming presence when it was time to deliver my own child. 

Stephanie Lowry

10/4/2023

Ellie was such a wonderful doula and we could not have asked for a better match. She was attentive to our situation and asked relevant questions as well as provided resources that helped us feel much more prepared for the transition to parenthood and our childbirth. She has a calm and friendly demeanor that greatly helped while in the woes of labor pain and her encouragement and ideas of positions for pushing was the reason I was able to have a relatively quick labor time in terms of pushing. I could not suggest using her more and thank you Ellie for your support in creating our family!

Jo Murphy

7/25/2023

I loved my experience with Ellie. Having her accompany me on my pregnancy journey was a delight! Ellie was available for my many questions, concerns, and worries. She was able to be at my birth and was a big help in coordinating my birth team and making sure everyone had the resources and information they needed.