Testimonial for Hailey Ota
Working with a birth doula was something I was on the fence about. This was my first pregnancy so I felt nervous about childbirth. I knew I wanted to do an unmedicated birth too and when I told this first to my OBGYN, she said "I recommend hiring a doula". Then when I switched providers, my midwives also said the same thing. So I do what I normally do and did a lot of research, weighing the pros and cons. I came to the conclusion that I will only give birth once maybe twice in my lifetime, and I decided that hiring a birth doula was a worthwhile investment. I started reaching out to doulas in my area (10 to be exact) and started interviewing them. Hailey was quick to respond and schedule a meeting which I really appreciated. After my first meeting with Hailey I knew she was the doula I wanted to work with but I kept interviewing to make sure. After each interaction, I felt Hailey was still the doula I wanted to work with. While she might have had less years as a doula underneath her belt, she had the knowledge and confidence of the seasoned doulas that I met with. Furthermore, her caring nature and professionalism really appealed to me. I was so excited to ask her if she could be my birth doula. Working with her made me feel so much more informed and ready for my unmedicated birth. She helped me through moments where I felt uncertain and offered me an unbiased perspective. She offered me helpful tools that helped me during my birth and I will forever be grateful for her support. She puts a lot of thought and care into her work and I feel anyone would be lucky to have the opportunity to work with her. If I do end up having a second baby, I'd 100% work with Hailey again.
-Angela
December 30, 2025
Hailey Ota
Earthside Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $65
