When my husband and I found out that we were expecting our first child, we were over the moon. I knew that I wanted a birth experience unlike many of the stories that I heard from friends and family members, and when my midwife handed me an evidence based birth sheet about the benefits of working with a doula, we knew instantly that we had to find one. My husband told me to start searching immediately, so I did. I had interviewed a few different individuals who were all great, but as soon as we ended the first call with Sanyika we knew that she was the one we wanted to work with us through this journey.
Throughout my entire pregnancy, Sanyika was truly a Godsend. She was always there to answer any questions that I had, and was fast to send over information that would help aid in my decision making. She was very thorough in getting to know you as an individual and your why behind your decisions. While most people in my day-to-day life would laugh when I would say I was planning for an unmedicated birth, Sanyika was there with encouragement and affirmations while giving me the space and grace to change my mind if it was what I wanted. She prepared not only myself, but also my husband for the birth of our baby boy. My husband felt empowered and ready to help me bring our baby into this world and with her teachings and support I had the natural birth of my dreams. Not only was she there as our doula, but she also beautifully captured the birth of our baby boy. Those photos alone are priceless, and everytime I look at them I am in awe.
Sanyika is definitely someone that I am glad was on our team, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for support throughout and after their pregnancy.
-Secilia Alvarado
March 07, 2024
Sanyika the Doula, LLC
Birth Fee: $1250 to $2550
Postpartum Rate: $45