Alexandra Rodriguez

5/9/2025

If you are unsure about a doula, I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Fiona. Having her present during my labor was the best decision I made in my birth plan and I am confident that it greatly contributed to my successful delivery. 

My midwife recommended that I consider a doula to help me have a successful vaginal delivery. Because my first baby was a C-Section, and I wanted to get the epidural, I was unsure of the role a doula might play. However, it was important to me to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere to labor and deliver my child into and to have as "quick and easy" a delivery as possible. Upon meeting her, my husband and I knew it would be beneficial to have Fiona with us in the delivery room.

Prior to going to the hospital, Fiona checked in regularly to see how I was feeling, answer any questions, and provide resources to help promote labor and stay comfortable. She created a plan that helped my labor progress, manage any discomfort until I was ready to receive the epidural, helped me change positions that supported me and my baby. Fiona was an assuring and supportive presence without being overbearing or intrusive. She worked with my midwife to communicate cleary with us, cheer me on, and take each stage of the process in stride. 

Apart from her technical qualifications, Fiona is simply a good and kind person who wants to be of service. She is committed to this work because she finds it meaningful and important and she continues to educate herself, learning new and creative ways to support her clients.

Without Fiona, I am not sure my VBAC would have been successful. Her knowledge and various techniques, soothing aura and calming presence, and steady support were essential and I am so happy she is a part of my birthing story.

Jennifer M

3/16/2025

Working with Fiona during the end of our pregnancy and labor and delivery was incredible. There are not enough words to express how grateful my husband and I are to have her as part of our birthing process. She is calm, kind, caring, and genuine which helped us feel beyond prepared for anything that came our way. During my 39 week scan we learned our baby was small and I was low on fluid so we needed to be induced. I called Fiona and immediately she was calming and reassuring with a plan of how we would tackle the induction. She stayed in constant contact as we went through the process that would lead to labor when she would come to the hospital. Unexpectedly I ended up needing a c-section and Fiona became the person who made the whole surgery as positive as it could be. She helped keep me calm during the anesthesia process, was able to go in and out to communicate with my husband until he was allowed in the OR to calm his nerves, and then was there holding me and keeping me calm when my husband and the baby went into recovery and I was still being worked on. I genuinely do not know how I would have gotten through the latter part of the c-section without her. Having someone to hold your hand, stroke your head, and talk through distraction was beyond comforting in a scary situation. Fiona will forever be a special part of our family’s life knowing she was there for myself, my husband, and my baby when we needed her the most. 

Hunter Dubon

3/15/2025

I was referred to Fiona through my midwife at one of my later maternity appointments. We had scheduled to meet in person on the following Wednesday, however my daughter had other plans and came 2 weeks early on Superbowl Sunday. There was a terrible blizzard due to hit that night and I contacted Doula Fiona to see if we could still make it happen even though we never got to meet to complete the paperwork. She ensured me it was not a problem. We stayed in contact throughout the day and I migrated to the hospital as the weather was getting quite bad. I went through some of the early stages of labor supervised by my midwife and once contractions got stronger, I contacted Fiona at the early hours of the morning on Sunday. She arrived at 4 am and supported me through some of the most intense moments of my life providing affirmations, gentle touch, and all the encouragement that I so desperately needed to keep pushing forward. She was aware of my birth preferences and constantly questioned next steps provided by my midwives and reassured with me to make sure I was okay with everything. She was super aware and constantly encouraged me to move into a more comfortable position. After many hours of pitocin and contractions, I had not progressed much in dilation. I was strongly encouraged to get the epidural as I was showing signs of extreme fatigue and my water broke 27 hours prior so I ran the risk of infection. One hour after the epidural I went from 3 cm to 9 cm dilated and pushed my daughter out in 18 minutes. I can honestly say that without the support of Doula Fiona I am not so sure I would have found the strength to stick to my birth plan and definitely would have not been able to get up and change positions as much as I did which definitely helped progress things along. I would not have changed a single thing about my experience and feel blessed to have had Doula Fiona by my side through it all.