Guilianna Varela

3/3/2026

My husband and I are first-time parents and were originally hesitant about working with a doula, but it ended up being the best decision ever. We met with Lea and immediately knew we wanted to work with her after our initial interview. From the very beginning, she worked with us and always tried her best to accommodate our very complicated pregnancy. She would answer any questions we had and, if she didn't know the answer, would always try her best to help us find resources or help to make sure we had all the tools we needed. When our baby was in breach, she came and showed us many ways to get him to flip, which he ultimately did!

Every appointment and NST, she would check in and make sure we asked all the right questions and got the help we needed. When the time came to draft my birth plan, she worked very hard with us to make sure it was something we were comfortable with and knew how important some of the choices we put in there were for us. At the hospital, she was extremely helpful in advocating for us and helping us ask the right questions. When we unexpectedly had an induction, which later turned into an emergency C-section, she was a great support system and helped us remain calm in a situation where we were overwhelmed and scared. Her knowledge, energy, and constant support were invaluable to us during such a vulnerable and important moment, and we could not recommend her enough. We don't have family here, but she made us feel as if we did and never let us feel alone, even postpartum. After the delivery, she continued to check in on us and make sure we were settling in okay, and her postpartum visit helped us identify issues we didn't know we were having with our baby. She will always hold a special place in our heart and we will definitely work with her again if we choose to have another child. If you choose to work with Lea, just know you will be taken care of and supported in every way!

Andrew Regis

1/28/2026

Lea Coats stepped in as our substitute doula after our original doula came down with the flu, and she truly rose to the occasion during our 40-hour labor. Her experience and knowledge were invaluable, especially since our baby was slightly out of position. Lea used countless techniques and positions to successfully guide the baby into the correct place, all while maintaining a calm presence that kept us focused and encouraged. She also went above and beyond, staying with us well after the birth as we delt with some minor complicaitons.

We are so incredibly grateful for her!