Testimonial for Cassidy Boatright
So hard to convey what an overwhelmingly positive impact Cassidy had on my labor. Originally I thought that after all the classes and research I didn’t need a doula (oh how wrong I was!) but luckily at 38 weeks I started to feel like more support might be beneficial. I interviewed a few doulas but didn’t click with any of them, until two friends separately recommended Cassidy. One call with my husband and I, and we knew we’d found our doula! Cassidy was very kind, sweet, nurturing but at the same time assertive and confident in her skills, exactly what I needed. I was planning to give birth naturally at hospital, so my concern was about managing the hospital protocols and interventions. When my labor started Cassidy came early to Cedars-Sinai, and was there by my side for the entire 22 hours. She created a powerful team with my husband and together they provided the unwavering support that I needed. I didn’t have it easy. My baby girl wasn’t ideally positioned, being sunny side up, making the pushing stage long and painful. That’s where Cassidy really was crucial - she teamed up with my husband, nurses and my doctor and together for 8(!!!) hours we pushed. I gave birth naturally, without an epidural or the need for c-section. Cassidy won the confidence of the hospital staff and my doctor, and this reassured them to have the patience to allow me to stay on my natural birth plan. It became clear to me later that with my waters having broken, the timeline made a c-section the most probable outcome for my birth in hospital. I highly recommend Cassidy to anyone thinking about using a doula. You’ll get a friend who will be supporting you through it all, no matter how long it takes, no matter how hard it gets. My birth story ended up being on my terms simply because I had the best team. I’m forever grateful for Cassidy, who will forever be a huge part of bringing me my healthy happy baby girl.
-Polina Phillips
August 20, 2025
Cassidy Boatright
Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000
