Testimonial for Annette Yen
Annette has been my doula for two of my three babies and she's absolutely phenomenal. She has such a peaceful, calming presence. She packs a ton of useful tools (birthing sling, spiky pressure-point balls and combs, peanut balls, etc.) and will tailor her approach to your cues and any preferences you've communicated ahead of time. For me, that meant being pretty hands-off (I don't like talking during labor, or being touched), but I still felt so supported. She would set things near me for me to try if I wanted them, or make gentle but firm suggestions if it seemed like I was starting to spiral. Several of those tools came in CLUTCH for me.
She has so much knowledge about labor and birth, and so much insight into the unseen parts of the process. She can track a baby's progress just by watching your nonverbal cues, and had just as much helpful advice as my midwife on how to troubleshoot certain stages of labor. When I was struggling to relax into contractions instead of fighting them, it was Annette's quiet voice that cut through the intensity of transition with the exact right words I needed in the moment.
-Anna
September 17, 2026
Annette Yen
Oma Doula Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
