Cristina Filipov

10/19/2026

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful doula, Irina, for being by our side during one of the most important moments of our lives — the birth of our first baby! ??

This was my first childbirth experience, and naturally, there were so many unknowns. In moments like these, it means so much to have someone by your side who understands what’s happening, offers reassurance, and helps you feel that everything is going well.

Irina was exactly that person for us. Her presence brought a sense of calm and confidence. What made it even more special was knowing that she is an experienced mother herself. Having someone beside me who had personally been through this experience made me trust her even more.

I also want to highlight her professionalism. Throughout labor, Irina used different techniques by to help ease my pain, paid close attention to how I was feeling, and was always there when I needed support.

Another huge help was her assistance with translation, since my English isn’t perfect. She helped me communicate with doctors and nurses, explained what was happening, and made me feel much more comfortable and confident.

My husband is also incredibly grateful to Irina. She supported both of us, guided him on how he could help me, and surrounded us with so much kindness and care.

We never once regretted our decision to have a doula at our birth. Her support was truly invaluable, and we’re so happy that Irina was the one by our side.

I sincerely wish every woman, especially first-time moms, could experience this same level of care, comfort, and sense of safety during childbirth.

Irina, thank you so much for your warmth, professionalism, and kind heart! We will always look back on this special day with gratitude.

I wholeheartedly recommend Irina to every expecting mom! ??

Svetlana P

3/30/2026

Irina was truly a gift in our birth journey. I had been thinking about hiring a doula but wasn’t quite certain if I wanted to do it. Then, through a friends’ recommendation, I found Irina—and it honestly felt like Providence.

From our very first meeting, I knew I was in good hands. Irina was incredibly thoughtful and intentional in helping us prepare for birth. We had couple  meetings beforehand in which we got to know each other and talked in depth about my labor plans as well as tested various pain management methods. Through these months,  she provided valuable resources that helped me feel informed, confident, and empowered. Whenever I had questions, she always took her time to research on them and then guided me with care.

My goal was to have an unmedicated birth, and Irina fully supported both me and my husband in preparing for that experience. When labor began, her presence became absolutely invaluable. She guided me through breathing, offered different pain-management tools such as combs, a TENS unit, oils, and affirmations, and showed my husband how he could best support me throughout labor.

What stood out the most was Irina’s calm and grounding presence. Even during the most intense moments of labor, she remained steady, reassuring, and completely present. Her support helped me stay focused, strong, and confident in my ability to give birth.

Having Irina by our side made such a difference in our birth experience. If you are looking for a doula who will truly empower you, advocate for you, and support you with compassion and knowledge during one of the most important moments of your life, I cannot recommend Irina enough.