As soon as I met Hayley, I knew she was going to be my doula. She has such a warm, peaceful, down-to-earth energy to her that you feel instantly at ease... which definitely helps the anxiety of pregnancy and labor! During my pregnancy and after my daughter's birth, she became an honorary member of my little family. She was there almost my entire three-day labor, but only because I sent her home to sleep at one point (she probably would have stayed for five days if I didn't make her take a break). My husband, who initially was rather wary of hiring a doula, now tells everyone he knows, "Hayley was a lifesaver. I don't know how we would have gotten through without her." She is also a wonderful yoga teacher and taught us some comfort measures that helped me labor at home for a good amount of time.
If you're considering a doula, my advice is 1) do it and 2) go with Hayley.
-Brooke
January 26, 2020
Compassionate Beginnings Doula and Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1850 to $2425
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65