Annaliese was an answer to prayer for my husband and I. As first time parents, my husband and I had taken a birth prep course, and I walked out of that course with a lot of fear and uncertainty. We were originally going to go without a doula, but upon getting to know Annaliese, our minds quickly changed. From the moment we chose her as our doula, she spoke life and light over me and our baby. Her peaceful presence in every meeting and phone call made me feel very safe and encouraged.
Annaleise prepared me well for the natural birth I desired to have, and was able to pivot when I received news that I would have to have a C-Section. She revised my birth plan, and connected with my midwives and the hospital to ensure that she could be with me before and after the surgery. I was incredibly nervous on that day, and she spoke such beautiful words of encouragement and prayed with us. Annaleise was also an advocated for us to the doctors and midwives to ensure that we had the most comfortable experience that was as close to our birth plan as possible, which gave my husband the space to not worry about anything except for being there for me.
I am endlessly grateful for Annaleise and the gift of deep and caring support that she gave our family.
-Alexa Oxley
November 11, 2026
Woven in Love Birth Co.
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1300