We love Silvie! I delivered all 3 of my babies with Silvie's support. I achieved my goal of unmedicated births for all 3 babies who all weighed close to 9.5 lbs.
I am not someone who loves having a lot of people around - especially when I'm feeling vulnerable but I truly feel like Silvie is part of our family. She helped me physically manage during long and difficult labors, but she also helped my husband and I prepare for birth so that we had the best chance of acheiving the births we wanted. I learned so much about how bodies change and adapt during pregnancy, labor and postpartum so that I could work with my body instead of against it.
For my first pregnancy, my husband and I decided to interview Doulas because we expected a long labor and a big baby. We knew that we would feel more comfortable if we had a doula supporting us in the process of labor and not relying on ourselves before going to the birth center (ideally well into active labor). We are so glad we had her there to encourage different positions, a calm mentality, and expertise in the process. She was there with candles, essential oils, and any support I needed for my 32 hour labor.
I have difficult pregnancies with back problems, sciatica, pubic symphysis, and excessive nausea. I don't often see those types of pregnancies represented when I research unmedicated births, but Silvie was happy to support me and make accomodations for my situation.
We are so grateful for how Silvie showed up for us with my first child, that I knew I wanted to hire her again for the following two pregnancies. I would (and have) recommended her to everyone I know. She's just the best.
-Olivia Olender
July 29, 2026
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Birth Fee: Not specified
