Melissa Welch

10/4/2024

The characteristic that stands out to me most about Angie is her warmth. She ALWAYS greeted me with a smile and often a hug. Even if she was tired you would never know, because she was always in a good mood. Her energy was so positive and welcoming. She is FUN to be around! I love the quote from Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” I highly recommend Angie as a doula to anyone because of the way she made me feel. She made me feel like I was super woman. She took care of my every need and anticipated my needs that I couldn't even articulate in the moment. Thankfully during my pregnancy and delivery no complications arose. Angie answered every question I had. I tested positive for group B strep and she didn't just give me her opinion, she gave me all the information I needed to make the best informed decision for my baby regarding antibiotics. I gave birth in the tub for the first time and I had no idea how to sit. I had a lot of back labor pain, so Angie suggested a position that helped me a ton and it was the most comfortable position to give birth for me. After baby was born, Catherine needed extra time getting fluid out. Angie's demeanor helped me get through what could have been a scary moment. I just watched as she knew exactly what to do. My baby was absolutely fine. Angie talked me through what she was doing and because she was calm, I could be calm. When I went to take a shower after birth. I didn't even realize that Angie was paying attention to me until I said outloud to myself "I did it!!" She came running over to me. I was confused. She didn't hear what I had said, but knew she heard something and was making sure I was okay and not as risk of collapsing (something I wasn't even thinking about). I got a laugh out of it and assured her I was fine, just congratulating myself. 

Hailey

10/4/2024

I first met Angie 6 years ago when she worked at Eastside BC as a midwife. It was my first pregnancy and we immediately clicked. She is one of those people with extremely positive energy and I’ve never seen that positivity falter for the 6 years I’ve worked with her. Going through pregnancy comes with a lot of really important decisions to make. I didn’t know what questions to even ask but after each appointment with her I felt like I had received all the information I would need to make a decision I was happy with. By my third pregnancy I could fully trust her to help guide me through all these decisions as we had gotten to know each other so well that we were on the same page. I could even ask her “what would you do?” Her answers were always honest and in line with my thinking. She really listened to my concerns/goals and would always take that into account when offering her opinions, which gave me the confidence needed to go through my pregnancy with confidence. A few weeks from my due date, my other midwife informed me that Angie was taking some time off due to the loss of a family member. When my labor started, I expected to not see Angie but despite everything she was going through, she showed up to assist the other midwife with my birth. Seeing her there and having her support was exactly what I needed and I am so grateful to have found someone so caring and truly selfless to be there for me during the most transformative and challenging experience in my life. I cannot imagine someone better to support me during this incredible journey into motherhood. I would highly recommend her as a doula to advocate for you as well as be a bright light to turn to when you need that extra push to bring you through your birth.
She is a true gift and will forever leave an impact on you. Thank you Angie for all that you have done and continue to do

Brianna Franco

9/28/2024

She is kind, she is thoughtful, she is genuine, and provides a great deal of care catered to clients needs and wants. She holds a wealth of knowledge and presents it in a way that allows clients to make the best informed decisions for themselves and does so without any judgment. She allows clients to be their own best advocates and lead with the outcomes that they want, as long as clients remain healthy and happy with the decisions that they make. She gives grace for when clients want to change their minds and is adaptable when pivoting is needed/wanted. She is very personable and welcomes all in any questions, no matter how silly they feel, and answers them with knowledge and provides solutions that have been helpful for me as a client of hers. With any issues I had during my pregnancy and postpartum she has helped provide me with solutions that I had felt most comfortable welcoming. I cannot recommend Angie enough, you have stumbled upon the best person out there to be cared for during pregnancy, birth, and post partum care. 

Bailey Bao

9/27/2024

Angie was a fantastic midwife and she was a midwife for two of my four babies. Sometimes I wonder if I had the fourth baby just so I could have the privilege of working with her again most importantly she is extremely respectful of the mother and the mother's decisions, she never judges Mom or forces her into anything she doesn't want to do. She's a very clear communicator whose demeanor helps to keep emotions steady, even if problems are arising. For example, When I was in labor at home there was a little bit of meconium in the amniotic fluid and the babies heart rate indicated a little bit of stress. She didn't freak out or say it was a huge deal. She just told me I needed to get the baby out now. And I did! In addition when my daughter was at 36 weeks and after she kept flipping around, she would not stay heads down and Angie helped me to get acupuncture to get multiple scans and even referred me for an inversion so that way I could get the homebirth I wanted I really believe Angie wants everyone to get the birth that they're looking for a safe Way. Finally, she is so respectful of personal space. She always asks for permission to touch you before doing any kind of procedure. As a mom who has given birth in hospital and home settings with multiple different midwives, I can confidently say Angie is the best. 

Jiamian Wu

9/27/2024

I can't thank Angie enough for the incredible care and support she provided during the birth of my first baby at the birth center. Initially, I was quite anxious, especially since most of my friends had delivered in hospitals, but Angie was absolutely amazing. She was not only incredibly skilled but also so kind and thoughtful. I tend to get easily anxious, but her encouragement made a world of difference for me. She helped me see childbirth as a beautiful experience.

Beyond the emotional support, her expertise during the delivery was truly astonishing. My baby was nearly 8 pounds, but thanks to her guidance, I didn’t experience any tearing or injury. Both my baby and I are so grateful for her, and if I ever decide to have another baby, I will definitely go back to Angie!

Ellie Johnson

9/26/2024

I'm so thankful I found Angie. Her kind, conpassionate, and intuitive spirit encouraged me through all 8 months of pregnancy that I saw her for. She was quick to reply to emails & texts throughout pregnancy, and always willing to chat on the phone if needed. I always felt safe & prioritized during my time with her, and when it came to babes birthday, she started driving to me the second I called her. She listened to my request to be fairly hands off during the birth, but was still there to give me support & reassurance when needed. I mentioned that I was feeling lightheaded while taking a shower after giving birth, and Angie overheard me from the next room and came running to support me - which was a good thing since I passed out just a second later. Angie gave me the experience that I didn't get to have with my first baby, and I'll always be eternally grateful for that!