Rachael helped me achieve the birth experience I had been preparing for. From the first meeting, I knew she'd be the right person to help me and my husband bring our son into the world. She understood my vision and goals for unmedicated, low/no intervention birth. She gave me great resources while also making me feel like what I was trying to do was possible. We had great correspondence during my pregnancy and I always felt she was accessible if I needed. As we got closer, we talked more often and with our first in person meeting, I again felt completely comfortable with her, as did my husband. When the big day arrived, she was prompt and ready to go. My active labor & transition came quite quickly and having Rachael's presence there was such a big help. She kept reminding me to relax my body, she offered different positions and worked with my husband and nurses to help me feel safe and supported. She provided a constant, calm. Also, my husband and I are so happy we did an after birth in home visit. As first time parents, it's so overwhelming to bring baby home. It was just amazing to have someone who is experienced to come in and answer all the questions we had at home. She helped us understand how to use some products we had and just helped us overall feel more confident. No question was off limits. If you're wishing for an unmedicated birth, I firmly believe a doula is a must, and Rachael is someone anyone would be lucky to have next to them during labor and delivery and beyond. I am so thankful for her.
-Sam Vance
July 31, 2026
Dailey Doula Services / NOVA Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1500 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $55
