Samantha Schuh

2/21/2025

I had an incredible experience having Christie Grover as my doula. I have a history of pelvic floor issues and had significant anxiety surrounding the idea of childbirth, and I'm so grateful I had Christie with me during labor and delivery. Christie made sure I was always informed without ever pressuring me to make any specific choices. She explained what was happening to my body in a way that was easy to understand and made me feel at ease. During my first few hours of contractions, Christie kept me active, encouraging me to labor on the ball and keep myself upright and moving so gravity could work in my favor. She also encouraged my husband to play a role in my labor, helping him ease my contractions by applying counter pressure. These are all things I would have never known to do had Christie not been there. 

Christie always made me feel heard and cared for. While I was pushing, she was motivating and positive, and it was great to feel like there was someone in the room focusing mostly on me. Christie has stayed in touch with our family, has visited our baby, and checked in on me several times once I was home and recovering. 

I cannot recommend Christie enough. I hope to use Christie's services in the future should we have more children. 

Thank you, Christie!