When we think of Amara, the first words that come to mind are empathetic and empowering. We met with Amara when we were only 6 weeks pregnant with our first child and we knew immediately that she was the woman for us! She is such a calm, cool, and collected individual with a wonderfully soothing voice (very important for labor!). We not only chose her as our doula but we also took her childbirth education class, Birthworks, where we learned so much about ourselves, each other, and our upcoming birth. We knew by getting to know her over those 8 weeks that she would be perfect for us in labor and we were looking forward to the moment when we would be able to call her and activate her services! She was so patient with me in the weeks leading up to our daughter's birth, as she patiently answered every question, concern, and excited text regarding another bout of Braxton Hicks contractions, or some other event that was exciting to a couple of eager first-time moms :). As fate would have it, Amara was serving another client when I ended up being induced (due to going postdates at 41 & 5), so she was unable to join us in the beginning of our labor. She was already prepared for this possibility and had been updating her back-up doula on our progress. Her back-up served us wonderfully in her stead, and then, as if in a movie, Amara was able to attend our birth in very last hour of labor and was there at the perfect time to welcome our little girl into the world with us. Thank you Amara for all that you taught us, for becoming a part of our family, and for being such a wonderful friend.
Kathleen, Jessica, and Harleigh Rucka
-Kathleen Rucka
February 05, 2014
Amara's Childbirth Education and Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1350
Postpartum Rate: $25