Testimonial for Christine Graves from Bridget Hoffman

Testimonial for Christine Graves

Christine was absolutely amazing as our doula. From the very beginning, she made me feel calm and prepared for what was ahead. She took the time to explain every step of the birthing process in a way that was easy to understand. Her PowerPoint was so informative, and it gave us the opportunity to ask questions in the comfort of our own home. She also provided us with a guided birthing plan so I could make informed decisions about how I wanted to deliver my baby. She checked in on me regularly and gave me a lot of good resources. As first-time parents, she gave us so much peace of mind leading up to delivery.

On the day of birth, Christine was such a grounding presence. She was available to us in the middle of the night and helped us decide when to leave for the hospital. She was so helpful to my husband, especially when I was focused on labor. She made sure he felt confident, informed, and supported in making decisions for both of us.

Additionally, she asked if I wanted to take pictures. I am so glad that I had the pictures at the end of the day because everything was such a blur in the moment. I don't think I could have allowed her to take those pictures if there wasn't such a high level of trust with her. When it was time to push, she was right there with me, holding my legs and giving words of encouragement. She also helped coach me through pushing. My baby arrived in three pushes!

Afterward, she continued to check in and made sure we were adjusting well as a family. It was clear that she genuinely cared about us, not just as clients but as people. She came to our house about a week later and brought really delicious chicken noodle soup, making sure that we were doing okay. I can’t recommend Christine enough. She’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly gifted at what she does. Having her as part of our birth story was one of the best decisions we made.

-Bridget Hoffman

October 30, 2025