Simone

5/5/2025

Ernest is the baby whisperer! I was amazed at how our month-old premie didn't make a SOUND the first night she spent with "Uncle Ernie." He has such a calming presence and natural empathy for the baby. She seemed so content! We even asked him back for a "baby bootcamp" session to show us his secrets! We will definitely be booking with him again! 

TJ Wey

4/2/2025

I was 7 months pregnant when we got matched with Ernest. From the moment my partner and I met him, we felt at ease. Ernest asked what my expectations of his primary roles were, and I answered that he would primarily be there to support my partner, who is very engaged in the pregnancy/parenting process. I wanted my partner to be my primary support person, with Ernest there to support him.

My partner expressed a need to have backup for keeping track of all of the providers coming and going to help him manage his social anxiety, and I know that having Ernest in the room made both of us feel like we weren't missing things when the room felt like chaos. We also asked that Ernest take pictures for us after the birth.

Ernest answered all of our questions, provided resources, and reviewed our birth plan with us to help us feel prepared before arriving at the hospital. When we were in the hospital, he made sure we both ate by getting us food and drinks. When my leg cramped up during delivery, Ernest took over massaging my leg with his confident hands so my partner could focus on managing the atmosphere in the room.

Although my birth plan said I wanted to avoid a C-section unless medically necessary, when I asked for one 32 hours into labor and my partner turned to Ernest for his advice, he was supportive of the change in direction. During the operation, he took some amazing photos of my partner with the baby that we will cherish forever. 

With Ernest by our side, we never felt alone in the birthing process. He was there for us and continues to check-in with us post-partum. I highly recommend working with Ernest for your birth!

Carlin

3/12/2025

Ernest was a fantastic help in our first two months post-partum. We hired him mostly to help watch our baby during the day so that I (mom) could catch up on some sleep after being up most of the night with him. Ernest was so sweet with my newborn son, giving him lots of cuddles and attention, and he had a very calming effect on both of us. I rarely heard my son cry when he was with Ernest, and he was always attended to when he did make any sort of sound. I was always able to sleep easily when Ernest was there. Ernest always made sure to wash his hands, and helped with simple household tasks like laundry and dishes - so important with all the bottles and pump parts that need to be washed constantly! He helped me to give our son his first bath, and was a great example for me so I would know how to do it on my own in the future. Overall, we are very pleased with our experience with Ernest and highly recommend him for any family.

Kristen P

11/8/2024

Ernest helped me as a post-partum night doula for five nights. He did a fantastic job caring for my baby and allowing me some much needed sleep.

My baby felt immediately comfortable with him.

Katherine Atwood

9/17/2024

Ernest was our night doula for a little over two weeks in August and September of 2024, and we have nothing but positive things to say!

I was recovering from a complicated birth (with additional complications after leaving the hospital). My baby had no complications, but was eating quite frequently, and between that and pumping, I was not sleeping, which was not aiding in my recovery. Ernest showed up promptly every night and made sure my baby stayed fed, allowing me peace of mind and the opportunity to sleep between pumping sessions, which was greatly needed. He would also give me a quick rundown before departing in the morning of baby's feeds and diaper changes, and if there was anything else that needed monitoring, such as baby's umbilical stump.

Ernest's calm, kind, and amenable nature put me very much at ease even on initial contact before hiring, and I am certain that that aided in getting my baby into a good overnight rhythm of mostly staying sleepy while eating enough to keep him growing and happy.

If we ever had need of a night doula again, we would absolutely ask Ernest again in a heartbeat, and we highly recommend him to anyone looking!