Testimonial for Hilary Baxendale
I truly don't think there are enough words to describe how incredible Hilary is. I can honestly say I would not have been able to get through my birth experience without her. I had a very long labor, lasting around 60 hours, and my son decided to arrive two weeks early. By the time we called Hilary to let her know I had been admitted to the hospital, she was already attending another birth for a mom who was two weeks overdue. Thankfully, we had already met her backup doula, who was prepared to step in if needed. But Hilary went above and beyond in every possible way. After being up for another birth, she managed to squeeze in a couple of hours of sleep before coming to be with me and then stayed by my side for close to 48 hours, running on virtually no sleep herself.
Hilary was my rock, my advocate, and my biggest source of strength. She was endlessly patient, compassionate, and supportive. At one point, I actually yelled at my husband for touching me because I only wanted Hilary! That alone says everything about how safe and comfortable she made me feel.
Throughout my labor, she advocated for me with the hospital staff, looked out for my comfort and best interests, and never once left me feeling alone. Even during the exhausting hours of pushing, she continued to encourage me, remind me of my strength, and help me believe in myself. There was never any judgment, only genuine care and support.
I truly cannot imagine going through that experience without her. Any woman would be incredibly lucky to have Hilary by her side during birth. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire her again, and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for me and my family.
-Devin Bandelli
October 02, 2026
Hilary Baxendale
Westchester Birth LLC
Birth Fee: $3700 to $4500
