Sarah Kowalski

5/16/2024

I have dealt with depression and anxiety since I was a teenager and being pregnant while raising a two year old without being able to take my usual meds brought new and significant challenges. During my pregnancy, Alaina was available for every question and concern and provided solid information, emotional support, and comforting encouragement. There were days where I doubted my ability to be a good mother and days where I was obsessing over every single little symptom and what it meant for the life growing inside of me. When my worries about my pregnancy became overwhelming, my sweet husband’s first question was, “well, what did Alaina say?” Alaina spoke empowering words of wisdom to my mama heart and answered my often silly questions without judgment. During my labor and delivery she was a solid source of calm and strength, constantly reminding me that I could bring my precious daughter into the world on my terms. Alaina is a phenomenal doula and her passion for birth is evident from the moment you meet her! I truly would not have made it through my pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum without her. The best choice you can make for yourself while bringing a new life into the world is hiring Alaina to be by your side every step of the way! 

Brooke Chilton

1/16/2024

Alaina is an absolute God send. When it comes to prepping for labor, in the depths of labor, and post partum. After I found out I was pregnant and informed her/hired her as our doula, she was there for me through it all.

She helped me mentally prepare for what my birth would/could be. Alaina helped educate me on my options as a first time mom - the things that no one tells you that you have a choice on especially as a hospital birth.

She is a fabulous coach. Helped me and my husband during labor stay grounded and helped me keep to the beat of my own drum. 

I am so grateful that she got to help my husband and I welcome our daughter into this world. She is the coach, positive energy, and friend that I am forever thankful to have. 

Austin

3/30/2023

I can’t thank Alaina enough for the experience, love and companionship she brought to our family. The circumstances of our daughters birth were not ideal, and Alaina helped keep my fianceé at peace in a time that was far from peaceful. That means the world to both of us, especially since I couldn’t be there for part of the birth. She can’t stop raving over how much Alaina made this experience positive for her after how traumatic the last pregnancy was, and attributes all the calm she felt to Alaina alone. Alaina was truly worth more than gold. Our family can’t thank her enough for the job she did for us. I’m so glad she was brought into our lives.

Brenna

3/30/2023

I reached out to Alaina early on and was planning a center birth with her from the start, but my pregnancy was high risk and I had to transition care to the hospital early. I was terrified that I would have a million interventions as I did with my first, I expressed that to her, and she not only calmed my nerves but assured me that I was able to stand up for myself and make informed decisions! She helped me believe that I was strong enough to make those choices for myself. Throughout pregnancy, I was interested in getting my mind and body ready for an unmedicated birth, but I honestly had no idea where to start so she would send me resources constantly! I went into labor at 6AM on a Sunday, I texted her and she was very prompt to reply! My labor went fast and she got to the hospital like 10 minutes after us because she lives down the street from our hospital. In labor, she helped me with positions to get my son to drop and in a better position, and I really loved that she helped my husband help. One of my concerns was that he wasn’t gonna be involved so she helped him help by showing what she was doing! She really got him involved and we both loved it. Another little perk that I don’t think is normal with your typical doula was she took it upon herself to take photos since we could not afford a photographer, and I have pictures that I will forever cherish thanks to her. While pushing, my son got stuck. I was ready to give up, literally crying and out of breath and I can truly say that it was because of her that I didn’t just give in. She checked on me a lot after and literally, I felt like she was kissing the ground I walked on it was wonderful! She also checked in for the few weeks after when I was dealing with some real postpartum stuff. She reassured me that it was all normal and was really someone I could confide in about how I was feeling. Which I truly needed! So I felt like her care really went beyond just the day of birth itself!

Savannah

3/30/2023

If I could say a person was an angel, it would be Alaina. Her compassion, dedication, and love for birth are just incredible. Alaina prepared me well before birth. I went into my labor feeling strong, empowered, and ready. She provided me with so much information, from podcasts to YouTube videos, to articles and more. I love how well-informed she is on everything birth. During labor, she was the best supporter. Words can’t even describe how amazing she was. Through every contraction and every ounce of discomfort, she was there with encouraging words, techniques, and distractions. She set up my room with candles and essential oils which was incredible. She used different positions, a birth ball, a rebozo, the whole nine yards! It was so awesome! I truly enjoyed my labor, and I cherished every contraction and all of the intensity thanks to Alaina. I learned so much about my body and what it can do, and get through! The pain management I learned has carried into my recovery as well. I feel so much stronger mentally. My second little girl arrived into the world and Alaina was there for it all. She visited me the next day in the hospital, with handmade gifts and a basket of goodies. She even walked down and visited my daughter in the NICU with us. Alaina has become so much more than a doula to our family. Without her, I wouldn’t have been in the right place at the right time. Thanks to her education about local hospitals, VBAC success stats, and more, my daughter and I are alive and healthy. I feel like I owe her my life. I could rave on and on about Alaina’s doula work, and I will until the end of time. She truly cares about the birth experience, mom and baby, and making sure your birth is more than what you ever imagined it could be! I never thought I’d be a person to say I loved my labor but thanks to her I am. I would HIGHLY recommend Alaina as a doula! You will not regret hiring this beautiful human to attend such an important event!