“Everything from the prep sessions to the birth class to the support during my birth was amazing! Both my partner and I learned so much and felt very prepared and empowered. During my birth I felt supported and Sunshine was proactive in different ways making me more comfortable and the overall birth experience was an empowering one and not a traumatic one! I will never give birth without you ladies again :)”

“As my daughter approaches her 1st birthday I have been reflecting on the last year of our lives and the weeks leading up to her birth. I feel what has set my postpartum experience apart from a lot of other women I know, is that I hired a Doula. As women, we are probably all very familiar with traumatic birth stories and births that have gone wrong.

I knew that I wanted to achieve an unmedicated birth at home and so with, that I made the decision to hire a Doula as well as attending the birthing classes that her birth center offered. I went from being afraid of all the unknowns of birth to feeling more excited and empowered. 

From pregnancy through postpartum I felt that I was met with unwavering physical and emotional support and knowledge of the birth process. Morgan gave me the strength and confidence to make it through the most challenging parts of labor. She helped me stay moving during my labor and offered non stop physical support which really mitigated the discomfort of contractions. 

My husband was also grateful for her presence as he was able to just be there for me in the way I needed him. He felt supported too. I know that Morgan's support is what got me through a long and tough labor. I achieved the birth I dreamed of, and because of that I get to look back on my birth as the most beautiful and exciting day of my life, which to me is priceless. I have previously struggled with depression and anxiety and I did not experience PPD which was one of my fears about birth. I know that her role was pivotal! 

I couldn't imagine having done it without her.”

“I truly feel both of my births were easy as best as birth can be because I worked with Doulas. And my pregnancies were enjoyable because it was celebrated by all of you! I loved being able to text the group photos and updates on my babies.”

“Julia took the time to listen to my questions and address my concerns and make me feel confident and supported in my birth plan.”

“The amount of space/time given during appointments to ask questions or discuss my pregnancy exceeded my expectations. I never felt that my questions were a bother and the way they were answered always made me feel truly cared for.”

“Absolutely thrilled with how well the labor went. Julia was hands-on in only the most helpful ways, it never felt intrusive or unwelcome despite childbirth being such a vulnerable experience. And after the birth, I felt so cared for between the kind words and having items brought to me in bed and literally having my hand held in the bathroom. It was the perfect finale to what was already very hands on and caring prenatal care.”

“I loved the quiet, calming presence of the midwife and the assistants present at the birth. I knew they were there if I needed them, but they let me follow my instincts and were very un-intrusive, which worked wonderfully for me!”

“Birth could not have been more amazing. Julia provided incredible support even before we stepped into Trillium. Her calm presence was a gift to me. I felt nurtured and supported every single step of the way. Julia felt safe to me, and I gravitated towards her wisdom and suggestions without hesitation. I never once feared the birth process because of how intentionally Julia affirmed, supported, and steadied me.”

“The support you all gave during my pregnancy was great. The check-ins and encouragement when I was nervous meant so much to me. Each of you brought a little something special. During my labor/birth, Morgan brought more to my experience as a first time mom than I could have ever imagined. Whatever I thought I’d get from having a doula, Morgan gave us 100X more. I felt so safe and supported. Morgan really helped my husband too. She made him feel like he knew what to do to help me. She jumped right in. It was so natural. She helped me remember that I was making the right decisions for me and my baby. She captured so many moments (pictures) for us as well that are so beautiful. We are so happy we had her there.”

“Morgan was the BEST. I told her she had "magic hands" because it was the only thing that helped ease the back labor pain I experienced at birth. She made me feel so comfortable physically and emotionally, and she was honestly the best part about the birth experience -- other than meeting my baby, of course. If I am blessed to have another child, I would definitely want to invite Morgan to be a part of my birth experience again!”

“I loved the entire experience working with NLDS! All of the ladies were so amazing and made me feel like I was part of the family. I am already looking forward to having my next baby and working with NLDS again!”

“Sunshine made my hospital room feel like a safe space, despite how uncomfortable I am with hospitals. She was there the minute I called and needed help with contractions. She encouraged me and talked me through everything and I am so incredibly thankful I had her with me through my birthing experience.”

“NLDS is the grounding emotional support you never knew you needed during pregnancy and birth. Their confidence during the birth process helped me feel safe even when things weren’t going to plan. They did great at reminding me of things I had on my birth plan, at making me feel comfortable, and advocating for me. They were also so patient with me that when I was texting them multiple times a week at the end thinking I was in labor. 🙃 Thank you guys for all you do! From helping me with comfort during labor to being emotional support throughout the journey, to helping advocate for me during labor. I will always recommend NLDS!”

“Our expectations were exceeded throughout our prenatal and birth experience with our doula. The knowledge that this team has was incredibly helpful both prior to and during labor. When labor was painful and we were feeling overwhelmed & tired the knowledge, calmness, and consistency from Ellie allowed us to refocus and more calmly and efficiently work through contractions. I truly believe now that you do not have to suffer through labor despite it being hard! My husband and I both agree we will be hiring your team for any future births. If someone is on the fence about hiring this team I highly recommend moving forward with it, they will be a blessing no matter your birth story.”