Testimonial for Rachel Brown CD(DONA)
We used Rachel for the recent birth of our second daughter (she attended the birth of our first daughter in 2023 as well and I previously wrote a review then). We are so happy and honored she was with us again this time. She is such a calming presence. Our baby was breech, and we had to decide whether to do an ECV to try to flip her in order to have a vaginal delivery. She helped us consider our options and also walked us through what a planned C section might look like. She attended the ECV with us (which was ultimately successful), which was a huge help. We were very steadfast in several choices around our delivery, and Rachel made us feel empowered and supported in our decisions.
During labor and delivery, she was a steady, grounding force. Whether it was helping with breathing techniques and positions, advocating for our birth plan, or simply being a comforting presence, Rachel anticipated how to supports us in ways that made us feel safe and cared for. She answered all of our questions, calls and texts, even late at night after delivery when we had a few scary moments in the hospital.
Between our daughters, we got pregnant and actually hired Rachel again, but that pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. Rachel was a huge support to us during a terrible time, and she made us feel understood and supported after a long road of infertility and loss. She helped us navigate our pregnancy after loss with compassion.
We are so grateful to her for being a part of our birth journeys. We'd hire her again and again if we were planning on additional babies. We would wholeheartedly recommend Rachel to anyone seeking a strong, supportive, and knowledgeable partner in childbirth. She made all the difference for us and we're forever grateful to her!
-Catrina
August 21, 2025
Rachel Brown CD(DONA)
Sweet Earth Doula, MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2000
