Testimonials

It was an absolute gift to have Alana at my birth. Her grounding presence allowed me to stay focused during the most challanging parts of labor. Alana offered different positions and breathing teachniques throughout labor . . . I highly recommend having Alana at your birth because she is thoughtful, thorough, grounding, and passionate.

- S. M.

Alana is a great doula! She's personable, extremely experienced and knowledgeable about labor & delivery, which is very helpful when being thrown curveballs at the hospital. I was induced unexpectedly and had yet to take any courses in pain management as I'd planned. Fortunately, I was able to naturally endure the pain of induced labor much longer (up to 8 cm dilated) thanks to her many ideas for pain management. I also appreciate that she made herself available to me with such short notice.

I had not yet signed a contract with her when I found out I'd be getting induced within 24 hours. She was so understanding and kind to show up to the hospital to support me when I needed it, and stayed through the wee hours of the morning after my little one was born. Above all, I appreciated her faith - as a Christian, it was important to me to find someone who shared my faith. I had a long and tough labor, so having someone with me who was prayerful and resourceful was a gift from God. I think she's a great doula, and I'm so grateful to have had her with me during labor & delivery!

- A. B.

Alana served as a birth assistant for both of my children who were born at home. Alana is incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable. During my pregnancies, she would follow up on our conversations with links to more information to help me understand topics in more depth. During my labor, Alana was supportive, gentle, and empowering. She asked me what kind of birth I envisioned, listened to my needs, and cultivated the exact birthing environment and experience I wanted.

Post-partum, Alana continued to follow-up with me and check-in to ensure I and baby were doing okay. She even brought over food for my family during her visit. Given Alana's experience, wisdom, and gentle demeanor, she was an incredible asset during my birthing experiences, and I am so thankful to have her as my doula!

- E. H.

Alana has helped me feel at peace throughout my whole labor. She created a serene yet peaceful setting with her soft string lights and candles in the labor room. I appreciated her confidence in me during times when I wanted to give up during transition. She helped me keep going to deliver my child naturally with no complications. Thank you Alana for your wisdom and guidance.

- J. N.

I am a first time mum and I was 38 when I had my baby girl. I called [Alana] as my water broke at home and just talking to her kept me calm . . . Having Alana next to me gave me a sense of comfort and strength. I would recommend Alana's service to anyone who wants a doula and if I have another baby I would definitely ask her to be my doula again.

- V. F.

Alana was wonderful!!

I had a whirlwind week. I started the week thinking I would have a natural birth at a birthing center, only to find out that because of health reasons that was not possible. It was disappointing in and of itself to be in a hospital, but Alana made me feel better about it. . . . Alana quickly went over my birth plan and got to know what I wanted and hoped for this birth. We only had a matter of days but I felt like she and I got to know what I wanted and she was emotionally supportive in my birth.

I highly recommend her as a Doula. You are in good hands with Alana!

- A. B.

We searched for a doula ahead of the birth of our first child because we have no family in the area and knew we'd need some help the first few weeks. We interviewed Alana along with a few others, and felt she was a great match. I can't say how helpful it was having Alana be a part of our lives during those tender first weeks at home. She has a very calming and steady presence, and helped put this nervous new mom's worries at ease. I learned so much from her; she has a wealth of knowledge both as a birth and post-partum doula as well as a seasoned mother of eleven children.

It was great peace of mind knowing she was coming every day, especially after my husband returned to work. My son didn't nap much as a newborn, so Alana ensured I also had something to eat, laundry was done, and the house tidied up, etc. My son was born early, so she helped us get the nursery organized, moved items out of the way that were still left out from the shower, etc. And what a comfort just to have someone like her to talk to and get ideas from, as well as reassurance. She's a wonderful doula and friend. I highly recommend her to any family.

- D. P.

I was really grateful to have Alana at my birth. I appreciated how she very quickly and fluidly adapted to the type of environment that I needed. She kept things so calm and quiet. I also appreciated that she was so attentive, helping with washing clothes (they made SUCH a difference) and communicating with staff, among many other things I'm sure we didn't even notice or see. She was like a mix between a butterfly and a bumble bee, moving around the room with speed and discernment, not missing anything that needed to be done! I felt relaxed knowing she was there to take care of details and getting things so that my husband could provide me with all of his attention.

As a doula myself, I know how hard the work is and how much goes into being there, holding that space, and intuiting what needs to be done. Even though we didn't have time prior to the birth to talk about my plans and preferences because my baby came a little early, she was able to adapt quickly to my needs. I felt so comforted when things were intense at the end and postpartum to have her with me in those first few hours, keeping the atmosphere calm and being there for us in that way only a doula can be. The phone call postpartum was very helpful. The encouragement, positivity and love were all very needed at that time. I can't imagine not having Alana's presence at our birth. She was absolutely essential!

- C. A.

Alana is a superb doula and birth assistant! She radiates calm, positive energy rooted in her many years of experience as a mother of 11 children (WOW!), a grandmother, and a seasoned doula. From our first meeting, I felt a warm connection to Alana, as she openly answered my many questions and empathized with my experiences. Childbirth is such a sensitive experience, which can be susceptible to our fear of the unknown, leading to difficulty in the natural process of surrendering to our body's instinctual knowledge. But throughout my labor, Alana inspired a feeling of calm and a sense of confidence in my body's ability to birth my baby.

My labor was challenging, as my baby was initially poorly positioned in the birth canal. Along with my midwives, Alana provided hands on support, soothing conversation, helpful suggestions, and pain management throughout a 25 hour labor, helping me to achieve the natural, unmedicated delivery I envisioned. If you are looking for a loving, peaceful, supportive, and knowledgeable doula - Alana is the doula for you!

- A. D.

Alana was an absolute pleasure to have in our home. She was attentive, informative, and caring. We have used her doula services day and night. Each time she came I felt supported, taken care of, and had peace of mind. I am so thankful for Alana's exepertise and newborn care. She was able to help us with quick house chores, tended to the baby while momma got much needed rest, and was an amazing help with breastfeeding support. Alana has showed us that every couple should have a post partum doula to make the transition into parenthood with confidence and ease.

- S. N.

I absolutely loved working with Alana! From our first conversation via phone I felt it was the right choice! She was very helpful during labor, yet let me do my process with minimal interruptions. Her knowledge of exercises and positions to try really helped get things moving, and her support during contractions was super useful. Highly recommended as a doula/birth assistant!

- S. C.

Alana was a lovely addition to our birth team!

As this was my first birth, and as both my husband and I have clinical anxiety, I was anxious about how we would handle the potential emotional stress of labor. Alana's support was exactly what we needed, from checking in with encouragement while we waited for labor to start and while we worked with our midwives on encourgaing labor to begin (baby was born at exactly 42 weeks!), to being a wonderful support during the labor itself. All during labor she was a calm presence that set a wonderful tone. Her help with taking temperatures and using the dopler to check on baby never felt intrusive, and she worked seemlessly with our midwives, which was wonderful.

I also greatly appreciated all of her follow up and emotional care and support after the birth, especially as not only was labor difficlut, but we eventually transfered to the hospital, had a c-section, and then I developed a post surgery infection which laid me out with a fever for over a week right after birth. Alana followed up with me not only the day after we got home from the hospital but all through the illness as well.

- E. D.

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