Testimonial for Annie Stephenson
It must be noted that I’m someone who seldom/never writes reviews (but is a keen reader of them!) so, even if you read no further, simply know that writing this says a lot about how highly I rate Annie, how valuable I believe her service is, and how much I want other mothers and families to know about and benefit from all that she offers as a human and a postpartum doula.
It’s taken me some time to write this as I have struggled to put down in words how much Annie means to me. What an incredibly tender, vulnerable and bewildering time those early weeks of – in my case, brand-new – motherhood are. What stands out as I reflect back on that time with Annie, are two key things: how wonderful she was with my newborn and how considerate she was with me (and my family). Annie is a wonderful listener and I was struck by the sensitivity and acuity of her questions. Her thoughtful inquiries not only helped give her a better picture of my specific situation and needs, so that she could tailor her caregiving, but also guided me, in an entirely new landscape, to the resources I might be in need of.
When it came to finding answers (which I still rely on Annie for), she generously combined her insight, personal experience and training with her network and additional up-to-date research to ensure everything was balanced and I was able to make an informed decision for myself, my family and baby. When you’re sleep deprived and learning on the job, having someone you trust cut through the noise and information overwhelm is a real gift.
Annie is constantly learning and her innate curiosity is such an asset. She’s full of amazing parenting pearls of wisdom. I learnt so much from her simply by the way she interacted with our baby. As a first-time mother fairly recently arrived in a new country with family far away, Annie filled so many necessary support and caregiving roles. I feel so lucky that she came into our lives.
-Amelia
October 17, 2023
Annie Stephenson
Mt Tam Mamas Postpartum Care
Postpartum Rate: $70 to $90
