Testimonial for Ernest Butler
When my wife and I were preparing for the birth of our second child, she told me she wanted to hire a doula. We had tried to go the midwife route with our first, but the circumstances of that pregnancy didn’t allow for it, so I could understand the appeal of having someone support us through the birthing process.
As we began interviewing doulas, we came across Ernest’s profile and both agreed we wanted to talk to him. After our interview, we knew we had found the right doula.
In the weeks leading up to the birth, we video chatted with Ernest periodically, and he also visited our home a couple of times to teach us support positions, stretches, and to get a general sense of our birth plan and preferences.
When the big day came, Ernest was there exactly when we needed him. He was a complete professional in both his tact and approach—asking the hospital staff important questions that would never have occurred to us, providing near-constant pressure point massage for my wife, and also knowing when to step back and give us space to share quiet moments together.
Having someone by our side whose sole focus was advocating for us on one of the biggest days of our lives was truly invaluable. It can be hard to assert yourself in a hospital setting when you're surrounded by medical professionals, but Ernest never hesitated to speak up on our behalf.
After we returned home from the hospital, he visited us again—and he continues to keep in touch with us to this day. We cannot recommend him and his services highly enough. If we have a third child, we will be giving Ernest a call.
-Ethan
September 03, 2025
Ernest Butler
Paternal Touch
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
