Testimonial for Charlay Sims
Having Charlay as my doula was such a gift! Charlay has a warm personality, she is supportive and a listening ear, and she also is so easy to talk with and has a great sense of humor. During our prenatal visit, Charlay listened to the story of my first birth and heard about the aspects I liked and disliked about that experience. She listened intently and was reassuring in the areas of sensitivity I had. Together with my husband, we practiced breathing and coping exercises and talked about strategies for the upcoming birth.
I really appreciated the physical support Charlay gave during my labor; when contractions were more bearable, she used oils and massage which I really liked. As labor intensified, she was always available for whatever support I needed, whether counter pressure, a hand to squeeze over and over, or supporting me laboring in different positions. Charlay also offered encouraging words and phrases that helped me through contractions and the rests in between. She was proactive in getting me to try to eat when I could and bringing me water to drink over the course of the labor, which helped my energy level to keep going. Laboring without pain medication was very different from my previous birth experience, but I felt that with my doulas and husband I had a safe bubble of full support, even within the hospital setting. After returning home from the hospital, Charlay came for a postpartum visit where we talked and she gave me a wonderful massage. My husband and I feel so grateful to have met Charlay and been supported by her for the birth of my daughter.
-Nina Z
May 02, 2026
Charlay Sims
Birthing Vibrance
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
