Testimonial for Allison Riddle
I met Allison just eight days before baby arrived at 39+3. I reached out because as a first-time mom, I was feeling anxious about the healthcare system and felt the need for a third-party advocate in the room. Allison provided this and so much more!
Her 11th-hour package was perfect for our situation. Quite literally 24 hours after our first and only prenatal appointment, I was in early labor. When I texted her at 4am concerned by a symptom, she assured me this was normal and to get some rest. Her experience and knowledge put both me and my husband at ease during those moments of uncertainty. The next night, she advised us when it was appropriate to go to the hospital to avoid extended stay in triage. Once in labor & delivery, she recognized when we needed anything from more socks to nitrous oxide to a position change and worked with the nurse team to get it done. This allowed my husband and me to stay present in the labor and undistracted by managing practical needs. In the fog of labor, she was a calm, professional, experienced helping hand. I do not believe I could have made it through unmedicated without her suggestions for new strategies & coping mechanisms right when I needed them. When all was said and done, I felt we had gained a true friend and partner in the process.
A Doula’s support is something you truly don’t know you need until you have it; a lot of times you hear that the husband or partner should be playing this role of intermediary and advocate. But when the time came, I wanted my husband by my side, fully present & helping me work through every contraction - not calling a nurse, stepping into the waiting room to update family, or (the worst) googling something scary in the middle or labor! For us, that extra support person made all the difference. We will definitely be coming back to Allison next time around (and not in the 11th hour!).
-Madison Brown
July 27, 2026
Allison Riddle
Collective Motherhood
Birth Fee: $875 to $1850
Postpartum Rate: $50
