Testimonial for Amanda Partain
My husband and I used Amanda as our doula for the birth of our baby girl in August of 2024. As soon as I went into the L&D triage I outreached to Amanda and that’s when she began our encounter.As a nervous first-time mom, I had asked Amanda to help promote a calm experience during the birth and once she arrived at the hospital, she began transforming my tiny labor room into a peaceful, zen-like sanctuary. Before I knew it, she had a diffuser with lavender oil and small twinkle lights strung on the wall in front of me. She played soft spa music and started a hand and foot massage with lotion during my contractions to help me relax. All the providers that came into my room commented on how lovely her set up was, saying “this was the most calming and best smelling room on the entire unit”. I was so proud to have someone who cared so much about my experience as a pregnant woman, she took all my fears and turned them into a positive experience.Although I had an epidural early on and was not able to be ambulatory throughout the labor process, Amanda was still able to use her techniques to calm my mind and body from the discomfort. I remember her suggesting the use of a peanut ball and recommended frequent repositioning my body in bed after my water broke and I started to have more pain. Amanda knew from our initial encounter, about a month before, the birth that I had wanted a vaginal delivery. She advocated with me and for me through the entire process, and although I ended up with a c-section she remained vigilant and present throughout the entire birth experience. She even stayed after the baby was born and gave me and my husband a rest break, which we both needed after being awake for more than 24 hours. iwould highly recommend Amanda as a doula because of the positive impact she made during the entire birthing process.
-Gabrielle Martin
September 27, 2025
Amanda Partain
Your Darling Doula
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $45
