Ananya

5/24/2026

Dr.Harriet was wonderful. I wasn't fully sure how a doula would help initially but I wanted to try getting help with my second pregnancy and was aiming for a VBAC. When I knew she is a doctor I felt confident to start with her, but once I gave birth I knew this was much much more important than a title like doula or doctor for her and I was lucky to have her presence prior to the birth and during the birth. My early labor to birth process took 53 hours and she patiently helped me through three days of going to hospital , returning, and through every choice in pain management and every centimeter of dilation. Her backup doula was also incredibly helpful. 

They both were available at odd hours of the night, helping me take choices, helping me exercise and breathe, giving me counter pressure 

I just could not have done it without her. My husband was also coached by her on how to give counter pressure. As much as my husband helped me, I would not have been able to go through the process without Harriet by my side. Her knowledge, assurance, encouragement was very important to have. Knowing she knew what was happening made me feel like I was in control and can face the pain. She was part of my team at the hospital caring for me and I'm touched by her care - it is amazing to have someone care for me and be present for me that way. I knew her only starting third trimester but her care transcended all that - she was someone I could fully trust and be comfortable with very quickly. I am so thankful to have met her and have her help at my birth.

Anyone who gets to have her time and presence is lucky and can be well prepared before and supported through birth. Her book was straightforward , simple to understand and have me a wealth of understanding prior to birth. 

Hannah Hutchison

3/16/2026

We cannot recommend Harriet highly enough as a doula. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond — visiting our home multiple times before my due date to teach us contraction techniques and make sure we felt truly prepared. 

When early labor began, Harriet was an incredible calming presence over the phone, talking me through my initial contractions and wisely advising us to stay home much longer than we would have on our own. 

At the hospital, Harriet created a soothing environment (complete with candles!), kept me focused and breathing through contractions before my epidural, and made sure my husband felt involved and useful every step of the way. When I hit a wall during pushing, Harriet kept me grounded and calm — I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through that stretch without her.

Harriet visited us at home afterward to debrief the birth, process the experience together, and answer all the questions that come flooding in once you're home with a newborn. That postpartum visit meant more than I expected.

Harriet is knowledgeable, warm, intuitive, and dedicated to her clients. We are so grateful she was part of welcoming our baby into the world.