Testimonial for MacKenzie Acker - Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
(Dad's perspective)
MacKenzie was an incredible help to us during our first baby's birth and beyond. We truly appreciated her advice and support throughout preparation, delivery, and postpartum.
She visited twice before the birth to help us set up the nursery, learn how to use a breast pump, talk through which baby items we'd use most, and identify anything else that might make life easier. She also spent significant time reviewing our birth plan, asking thoughtful questions that helped us feel more prepared. She even created a beautiful one-page birth plan for the hospital, which the nurses appreciated.
During labor, we stayed in close communication as things progressed until it made sense for MacKenzie to join us at the hospital. Once she arrived, I felt more comfortable having someone there focused on advocating for us. The hospital staff were great, but MacKenzie knew the right questions to ask and took time to explain everything clearly, which was especially helpful since we were exhausted. Our delivery became an unplanned C-section with complications, and MacKenzie strongly advocated to be allowed into the operating room - an absolute standout moment for us. In the OR, she immediately comforted my wife, helped me understand what was happening, and managed conversations so I could focus on supporting her during a difficult operation.
After the C-section, despite the late hour, MacKenzie stayed to help us settle in with our new baby, support feeding, and ensure our needs were met as nurses and doctors rotated through.
We also hired MacKenzie for postpartum overnight care. After our first night, we both got excellent rest, and her sleep advice immediately improved our nights going forward. Overall, we highly recommend MacKenzie. We wanted someone who could adapt as situations arose, advocate for our needs, and guide us through our childbirth experience, and she exceeded our expectations.
-Patrick Dunn
January 06, 2026
MacKenzie Acker - Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula
Willow Tree Doula Care- Birth, Postpartum & Beyond
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2575
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $60
