Testimonial for Olivia Zander
My husband and I are first-time parents and we found Olivia via her website and did our initial consult via zoom. We had interviewed other doulas but felt that we were missing that vital connection. From the very start, Olivia demonstrated an exemplary ability to make both my husband and I feel heard and reassured with all our questions and values. We confirmed and booked with her immediately after that initial call – that’s how certain we were of her!
Olivia is very detailed, patient, and knowledgeable in her doula practice. You can see this in the way she structured our meeting sessions; providing demos, recommending books, and of course, answering a multitude of random questions throughout. We addressed all the facets of birth and postpartum, including our values and desires for what we envisioned for her role during our birth journey. Olivia made sure that we were comfortable and engaged throughout our meetings and really solidified our relationship before the big day.
Despite our detailed planning, Olivia’s skills and character really stood out during our exciting, precipitous birth! Our labour progressed much faster than anyone envisioned, and we had a dramatic home delivery. Olivia saved us, turning what could have been a very traumatic experience into a calm and well supported transition. She was a vital communique between us and emergency services and stayed with us well after the transfer to the hospital to make sure we were settled. Olivia advocated for my comfort and pain management, making certain that she put me first in every way possible. We also said yes to her taking photos during our birth, and now we have photos that we will treasure for years to come.
We honestly could not recommend Olivia more; she will be your greatest asset going forward as new parents for your pregnancy and birth journey!
-Bei Peng
January 01, 2024
Olivia Zander
Olive Tree Doula Care
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $45
