Testimonial for Relief Doula Agency
I worked with Alyssa Sylvester at Relief Doula Agency and had an amazing experience. I'm so grateful she was there leading up to the birth of my daughter and even more so, during labor!! At first, my husband didn't really understand why I wanted to work with a doula, but after the birth of our daughter, he was advocating for a hiring a doula to a few of our friends that are expecting. So not only was having Alyssa there SO helpful for me in managing my pain, getting the baby in the right position, and making decisions I felt comfortable with during my [unplanned] induction, it was also immensly helpful for my husband. Since it was our first, and he didn't know what to expect, he felt like she gave him guidance on how he could help and not feel "useless" as he put it. He also liked having someone else to chat with/lean on when I was not mentally present. Alyssa also went the extra mile and would run to grab us/him food/coffee, and that way I didn't have to be alone at all if he were to have to run and grab something.
During labor, Alyssa spent HOURS rubbing a heating pad on my lower back which helped with my back labor so much. She knew exactly where I was feeling the pain, whereas my husband wouldn't have given he has never given birth. While pushing, her calming voice was the only one that brought me back to my breathing and helped me stay in control. She also helped take away anxiety during the process and make it fun.
I would 1000% recommend hiring a doula from Relief Doula Agency because the doulas specalize in different things and they all learn from one another. Alyssa is certified in spinning babies, which kept me more comfortable during pregnancy and helped get my baby nice and low leading up to birth. Overall, I had an amazing experience with Alyssa!
-Madyson
December 15, 2022
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1900
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $45
