Erica Lawless

10/30/2024

Tara is someone you want to have in your corner when you deliver. She's such a calm, supportive, and knowledgeable person and with her support, my husband and I were able to have the birth we wanted, even though we had to make some compromises along the way. The two prep calls we had with Tara really helped us understand what to prepare for and know what to expect should we have to be induced or have a c-section. She also helped us develop a birth plan and told us what things we should pack. And her counter pressures really worked miracles during the toughest parts of those contractions! She's a very supportive person and not once did I ever feel like she pushed any of her opinions or thoughts onto us, and I loved working with her for that. 

Beverly Bowyer

6/25/2018

Tara was my doula for my first deiivery in June of 2014, and she really was a saving grace. I went into labor on a Thursday evening, but since baby's head apparently wasn't positioned just right, I wasn't dilating. So I spent basically the next 64 hours (until Sunday afternoon) in labor, and it was grueling. Tara came over to my house and stayed with me throughout labor and delivery, helping me move through contractions, find better positions, and aleviate pain naturally. She was so patient and encouraging, and it was such a relief to have someone to actually help me through to delivery. Tara is definitely a stellar doula, and I highly recommend her services.

Adrienne Mayfield

1/30/2017

On the day I went into labor, Tara was up and eagerly ready to fulfill her support role. At the point Tara arrived, I was struggling though my contractions and Tara immediately provided relief as she would continue to do tirelessly through the duration of my labor, through various types of massage. I am telling you, she was absolutely awesome! During the contractions, Tara would find a way to help me cope with the pain through these different massages. I couldn’t believe how varied they were and how much they helped the actual pain my body was experiencing and my mental stance during the contractions. Tara offered to ride with us.  The ride was very uncomfortable and she helped me through the beginning of my back labor contractions. Upon arriving at the birth center, Tara eased into her support role with the birth team, my midwife and two nurses. Tara continued to provide the massage support and I know her arms and upper body had to be so worn out, but she did not ever indicate if they were and kept the focus on me and what my body needed to do to bring baby into the world. I had birthed our 8th child over 2 years before in the same room, in the same way. I couldn’t get settled in the water though. I tried some different positions and feeling frustrated and lost, got back out and paced the room. I had some very painful contractions out of the water and Tara piped up with a good suggestion for help with my body position for the next contraction. I tried it as soon as the next one hit and felt thankful that she had thought of something for me to try. Tara was great through my she-woman screams and her calm and assured voice reminded me to breathe and encouraged me in those last excruciating moments. Baby came out in the water and of course, all angst was immediately wiped from memory. But, I cannot forget how awesome it was to have Tara with us through this labor.

Gia L

2/13/2015

Tara went over and beyond with us.  We were so thankful that she made herself so available to us, answering questions, coming over, and even joining us at the hospital when I had a version.  Throughout my long labor, she was a huge support emotionally and physically to my husband and me.  We can't recommend her highly enough!