Testimonial for Raquel Manini
Working with Raquel was, quite simply, the best decision we made for our birth journey.
My wife had spent her entire pregnancy dreaming of a vaginal birth. When our OBGYN recommended a planned C-section due to our baby’s size, it was a difficult emotional pivot for us both. However, Raquel stepped in and transformed what could have been a clinical experience into something sacred.
Our journey began at 5:00 AM on a Sunday. From that moment until the surgery at 1:00 PM, my wife was exhausted, anxious, and starving—yet Raquel turned that waiting room into a sanctuary. With calming lights, soothing scents, and gentle massages, she shielded us from the stress of the hospital. She spoke with such empathy, narrating the magic of what was about to happen and keeping us grounded in the joy of meeting our son.
Perhaps most touching was what she did when the 'big moment' arrived. As I went into the operating room with my wife, Raquel stayed behind to care for my mother-in-law. She sat with her through the long, anxious silence of surgery, providing a level of support we didn't even know we needed. Raquel is more than a doula; she is a confidant, a knowledgeable guide, and a guardian of the birth experience. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
-Thomas Sauer and Clara Santanna
February 26, 2026
Raquel Manini
All Things Babies LLC
Birth Fee: $2100 to $3250
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $85
