This is going to be a long review, but the short version is that Patience is everything I could have ever wanted in a doula. One of the biggest blessings in our birth experience was having her there. She went above and beyond in every way for us. -She provided support, encouragement, and education during my pregnancy -She listened to my husband’s questions and desires, including his desire to catch baby. She spent over 30 minutes in one of our prenatal appointments rehearsing how to catch baby from different birthing positions so that he would feel comfortable and confident -During my labor at home, she was a calm and intuitive presence, knowing exactly when to be hands-off and when to help me. She made sure I stayed hydrated and nourished by cooking food and feeding me and offering liquids between contractions. She encouraged and uplifted me during a 55 hour labor that was long and grueling. -When we could not get rid of my cervical lip at home, she transferred to the hospital with us. She knew what hospital could give us the closest thing to the birth experience that we wanted. She even packed my hospital bag for me and made sure we had everything from phone chargers to food to baby clothes. -Even though she was exhausted and sleep deprived too, she came straight to the hospital and was waiting for us in the delivery room when we got through triage -She was comfortable and confident advocating for my/our wants and needs with the hospital staff. And she could do that so well because she’d taken the time to really get to know us and help us plan the birth we desired and was intimately familiar with what we wanted. -She quickly developed a relationship with my mom who met us at the hospital, and when the staff made my mom leave the room, Patience kept her updated over the next few hours (with our permission of course) so that she wouldn’t worry and so that my husband could focus solely on me. -Throughout my labor at home and my labor/delivery at the hospital, Patience quietly took professional-quality photos of some beautiful and sacred moments that we will treasure always. -She stayed after baby was born for quite a while and made sure we were settled in and taken care of before she left. -I had an unexpectedly difficult postpartum health-wise and Patience was there throughout (long past when her contract ended), providing support, asking after my wellbeing, doing research, offering suggestions, sending reminders, and always sending encouragement. -At my postpartum visit with her, she brought us sweet and thoughtful gifts, including an umbilical cord keepsake and colored prints of my placenta -She encapsulated my placenta for me and did a fantastic job, even down to the detail of using vegetarian capsules due to my health issues. She also makes delicious NORA tea that I drank in my 3rd trimester and postpartum - highly recommend. (I tried another popular brand and it tasted like grass.) There are a million more examples and details I could give you of the way that Patience took care of us so perfectly. I would recommend her to anyone and we will be hiring her again if we are blessed to be able to grow our family further. I am happy to discuss my experience in more detail and/or answer any questions for families considering hiring her!

It was such a joy to have Patience as a part of my birth experience! All throughout my long labor she was encouraging, which was so needed, and she struck a great balance between leaving me be to rest/do what I was doing and suggesting changes as I moved through birth. Even when my baby needed some assistance to breathe after being born she was calm and collected while she called EMS as a backup. I also felt very confident knowing that she and my midwife (Jill Vick) already had a great working dynamic prior to my birth. If you’re looking for a God-fearing, loving, encouraging, willing to get into the nitty gritty (she guided me through delivering my placenta when I struggled to do so myself) doula, Patience is a wonderful option.

Patience was the birth assistant for my first home birth. Her ability to relay information to me during the most difficult times was unmatched. She brought a calm, confidence that was especially helpful when my son’s shoulders got stuck and through the madness she stayed calmed and clearly told me what needed to be done. I am so grateful she was there assisting my midwife that day. Would recommend her to anyone and will hopefully use her in the future!!

Patience was our postpartum doula, but she was so much more than that. She became a friend and a trusted caregiver of our second born. Couldn’t have done the weeks I had her without her! Going from 1 to 2 was hard, but she brought joy every visit. Thank you, friend

Patience was a wonderful professional, friend, and mama to have at my birth. She helped me through the toughest part of labor and I received wonderful postpartum care from her. 🤍

Patience is a wonderful Doula! My birth was when she really came through! She applied counter pressure on my back for hours and hours during my abnormally long pushing stage. She always stayed strong and positive. She also offers NORA tea she makes herself for her clients! It is delicious!!! She was especially helpful in answering all of my questions postpartum and there were a LOT. I'd definitely recommend hiring her!

I was thankful to have Patience as my Doula!! She is so sweet and understanding and helped me every way she could.