It is an honor and a privilege to work with a doula who has amazing qualities and character that exude dedication, strength, focus, determination and, most of all, passion for what she does. Michelle Gabriel-Caldwell is the physical embodiment of the term "birth advocate".
I've had the pleasure of working with Michelle on several occasions, both in the hospital, as well as, birth center setting. I have seen, on many occasions, Michelle encourage a mother-to-be through the birthing process with a calm and quiet confidence of knowing 2 things: 1) that her client is going to have a baby; 2) and that she can empower her client through this process.
As a certified instructor of "Evidence-Based Birth" and a staunch advocate for birth justice, Michelle is 'no-nonsense', yet loving toward her clients and deeply attuned to her craft. She cannot help but command respect from the birth community, including an Ob/Gyn, such as myself.
I will never be able to share enough wonderful words about Michelle Gabriel-Caldwell. Just know that whoever chooses Michelle to be her doula chooses a labor/birth supporter whose passion, knowledge and skill is a price 'far above rubies'.
N. Pemberton, MD FACOG
-Nicola Pemberton, MD FACOG
September 26, 2020
Baby, Please Birth Services Agency
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2700
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $75