Testimonial for Hilary Baxendale
Hilary is the absolute best. She supported me during the birth of our first child, and her support was essential. She is warm, has a great sense of humor, and is very knowledgable. She met with us over the phone and in person before the baby was born, giving us lots of insight into what to expect when we went to the hospital, and how to mentally and physically prepare for the various different ways that the birth might go, and asking us questions to make sure she could support our preferences. Luckily for me she knew the hospital that I was delivering at (Phelps) very well, including knowing many of the staff. She has a great reputation with the Midwives at Harrison who practice at Phelps and were my providers -- they all were very supportive when I told them that Hilary was my doula.
During the birth process, Hilary was such a powerful guiding and calming presence. Even when things didn't go as expected, I felt reassured knowing that Hilary was there -- I trusted her insight into what was happening, and how to process it. She stayed with us until the baby was born. I'm so thankful that Hilary was there in the first few hours of my daughter's life. If we ever have a second child, I would absolutely want Hilary to be our doula again.
-Laura Reed
October 04, 2026
Hilary Baxendale
Westchester Birth LLC
Birth Fee: $3700 to $4500
