I could not have asked for a more knowledgeable, experienced, or reliable doula. I knew from doing research that having a doula as part of your support system was the best way to go and my husband and I are so grateful that we chose Amara. We met her when I was only 13 weeks pregnant but she immediately put us at ease and impressed us with her calming nature. She had the perfect mixture of professionalism and warmth and was a great resource to have during pregnancy, labor, and after the birth of our child as well. Amara is well-read, experienced, and open-minded. She does not push her views onto the couple but instead presents options and information and follows her clients' lead. She did a great job of providing my husband with ways to encourage me during delivery and share in the experience without making him feel like she was "taking over." Amara has a strong relationships with the midwives at De Paul allowing her to be an effective advocate for the couple, and to act as a go-between. Amara truly goes above and beyond the call of duty and we will definitely ask her to join us the next time we are pregnant! If you are thinking about getting a doula, choose Amara. We couldn't have done it without her and now we have a beautiful boy and a great birth story.