[Angelica’s] collaborative nature and ability to break down “medical speak” is incredibly valuable.

We engaged Angelica late in the game (I was already 36 weeks) and she jumped right into helping us get our ducks in a row regarding birth preferences, our apprehensions, and tips for making our birth experience the best it could be. She is always quick to answer questions or talk through emotions and was an amazing support during delivery. Her collaborative nature and ability to break down “medical speak” is incredibly valuable. I was a nervous client, and she helped me have a great birth experience!

–S&J (11/13/23)

I knew [Angelica] was the right doula for us when I saw how she combined technical expertise with confidence and emotional sensitivity.

Mom: 

I had a hard time finding a doula! I was disappointed in how low energy the doulas I met were, I was the only one asking questions or trying to engage in conversation. Finally, I met Angelica! I knew Angelica was the doula for me right away because of her positive, proactive vibe. She was involved in the interview, asking me as many questions as I asked her, so I felt confident that she would be an involved support person before, during, and after my birth… and I was right!

I had several diagnosis during my pregnancy that were confusing and worrisome to deal with, and I also considered switching providers: Angelica was extremely helpful during all these issues, and I’m really grateful I had her to talk my options out with. 

I couldn’t have asked for a better support person during my birth. I can be a very anxious person, especially about people being flaky, but I never once had to worry about whether Angelica would show up. By the time my birth took place, Angelica had shown over months what a solid, reliable, strong support person she is. She made herself very available during my multi-day induction, staying in the neighborhood during the day, and then overnight in the waiting room. And, she was exactly the cheerleader I needed during active labor when I was working through the pain (and when I was making the decision to get an epidural) and when it came time to push! She took wonderful photos of the birth and helped me get oriented and have my first latch once my baby arrived. 

She’s checked in frequently since I’ve given birth, and has been such a solid, wonderful support person. I needed someone who was knowledgeable, take charge, great with anxious patients, and caring, and that’s exactly who Angelica is. I’m so grateful I found her! 

Dad:

After meeting Angelica, I knew she was the right doula for us when I saw how she combined technical expertise with confidence and emotional sensitivity. I liked that Angelica was able to answer our questions on topics ranging from prenatal advice to what the hospital experience might look like to things to be aware of after the baby would arrive. 

During the birth, Angelica supported me by clearly explaining everything that was going on and politely directing me to ways I might help without getting in the way. 

After the birth, one of our nurses came up to me and said “Many doulas are a sham but Angelica is the real deal — you’re lucky she was your doula,” and mom and I agree! 

Since birth, Angelica has has followed up with us consistently, offering her insights on all sorts of things to help the baby in her first few weeks. Angelica is kind, cool, and informed. You’ll be glad you worked with her for sure!

–A&A (10/22/23)

I could not recommend Angelica more to anyone looking for the best support possible while bringing life to this world.

Let’s start by the selection of my doula: This was my first baby, and I myself work in health care so I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it come to human body and medical field. I interviewed 4 different doulas, but Angelica was the first one who made me feel (in a good way) that she knew more than me, while validating all the knowledge I already had. That was a very important point for me for when choosing a doula. 

Second; from the moment we started working together until the delivery, she was here for every question I had. She also helped me advocate with my OB to delay a possible induction (I had a perfectly healthy pregnancy). On the day of, she was a text away or a call away when the contractions where further apart, and she was here as soon as they got closer. My husband was really reluctant to have a doula, but she helped him help me through the contractions, and it was an incredibly peaceful teamwork that emerged! I did not want an epidural so we stayed home as long as possible, and Angelica was here to reassure us and monitor things along the way. When it was time to go, she sent my husband to get the car and stayed with me. She was the perfect link between him and I where I could focus on my contractions and keep us moving. Once at the hospital she was the most incredible support and advocate you can dream of!! We had to make some importants decisions, and she was here to tell us the pros and con of the choice we were offered!! She also became the link between us and the medical staff as she knew exactly my birth plans!! When it was time to push, she was here and her and her smile and amazing mood made me full of energy. During the golden hour she showed me how to nurse my son and it was absolutely magical!! 

I could not recommend Angelica more to anyone looking for the best support possible while bringing life to this world. And my husband, who at first was against a doula, said it was the best money we could have spent, and our birth experience would have been very different if she was not here.

–G (11/10/23)

Angelica provided us with the resources and perspective to help us develop a birth plan and make decisions that aligned with our philosophies and needs.

She was an invaluable resource and partner to us for our first baby throughout my pregnancy, but especially in the delivery room. 

Once she was in the labor and delivery room with us, she was an instant source of calm and comfort. In addition to providing practical and hands on support to me, alongside (not in lieu of!) my husband towards the final leg of my labor, having her regular commentary and perspective about how things were progressing and what we could expect at each step of the way, and knowing that there was someone on our “team” who had seen this all before, allowed both me and my husband to feel much more relaxed at the hospital.

We especially appreciated her guidance when we had to make some decisions that deviated from our original birth plan. She provided a balanced perspective, suggesting approaches at (what felt to us like) big decision points (e.g., deciding whether or not to get an epidural) that aligned with our preferences and considered the evolving circumstances — both the clinical and practical circumstances, but also humanistic (e.g., how physically and mentally exhausted I was). 

Ultimately, it was reassuring to know that there was someone who had our interests in mind in the delivery room with us and who we knew had no problem advocating for us if necessary. She was wonderful at interacting with all of the providers at the hospital, perfectly balancing being an advocate for us as patients and building a positive/constructive rapport with all the nurses and our delivering OB. Angelica was a critical and formative part of our first birth and I couldn’t have imagined doing it without her!

–S&S (10/08/23)

Her knowledge, expertise, and passion shined through from the first meeting.

As first-time parents, we were incredibly grateful to work with Angelica. Her knowledge, expertise, and passion shined through from the first meeting. She never pressured us in any way, instead, we were given valuable information to make the best decisions for our birth plan. During labor, Angelica seamlessly worked with the hospital staff and was there every step of the way no matter how unpredictable things got. She was an indispensable presence before, during, and after the birth of our son. Thank you, Angelica!

–I+S (10/25/23)

We 100% believe in the value that a doula can bring to ensuring a positive birthing experience. It is especially thanks to Angelica that we were able to have this positive birth experience.

As first time parents, we were overwhelmed by the sea of information on the birthing process and medical system, and sought the help of a doula to help navigate this, as well as alleviate some of the anxiety I was feeling around giving birth. Angelica helped us craft our birth plan, taking us through decision points step-by-step and explaining the considerations through both anecdotal and data driven evidence. One of the first suggestions she made was that I change hospitals as I wanted to avoid a c-section as much as possible, and she helped me through the whole process including finding a corresponding ob provider that took my insurance, and in the end, this was one of the best decisions we made! The day of the birth, my husband and I were so relieved that Angelica was with us throughout the entire process. We were faced with making a couple decisions that we wouldn’t have known how to make had we not had Angelica’s guidance and experience. She also made sure to ask about and insist for everything I was anxious about - vaginal tearing, golden hour, breastfeeding, etc. Before this pregnancy, we did not even know what a doula was, but now, we 100% believe in the value that a doula can bring to ensuring a positive birthing experience. It is especially thanks to Angelica that we were able to have this positive birth experience for the arrival of our daughter, and we couldn’t be happier!

–M&M (06/23/23)

[Angelica] was warm, down to earth, and extremely knowledgeable.

We were so lucky to have Angelica as our doula! From the first meeting she was warm, down to earth, and extremely knowledgeable. In preparation for childbirth she guided us through a discovery process to determine our birth plan. Her ability to do this without judgement, while teaching us about the breadth of our options, was remarkable. At each twist and turn of the third trimester, birth, and recovery she helped us advocate for ourselves. In the end we made some unorthodox decisions that were 100% right for us, and had an empowered, healthy birth experience thanks to Angelica.

–H&N (05/15/23)

Working with Angelica was the best decision I could have made throughout my birth experience. She was kind, knowledgeable and supportive every step of the way.

I truly can't imagine having gone through this without her. Despite my birth ending in a c-section, her care before and during labor were unmatched. I would highly recommend her to any expecting mother. Most OB practices have a rotating cast of doctors. Having a knowledgeable, familiar advocate in the room for you at the most crucial time is invaluable. If you are questioning if it's worth it – it's absolutely worth every penny and made my experience infinitely better than what it would have been without her.

–S&A (02/25/23) 

[Angelica] has an incredible capacity to listen to both partners and helped us cut through to our central values around every decision

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Angelica helped us in the lead up to and through the birth of our first child.  Her emotional and physical care helped us hold a space for difficult decisions, and kept our emotions regulated throughout.  She has an incredible capacity to listen to both partners and helped us cut through to our central values around every decision. She also brought a tremendous amount of knowledge to our preparations. We were so lucky to have her in our corner.

-P

[Angelica’s] work with us before and after delivery made us feel much more comfortable and prepared to be new parents.

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Working with Angelica was one of the most important things we did to prepare for our baby. In addition to her calm, supportive and assertive presence in the delivery room – including advocacy that likely prevented some nasty perineal tearing – her work with us before and after delivery made us feel much more comfortable and prepared to be new parents.

Among other things, Angelica gave us a list for our registry (spot on; we've used everything), shared a nuanced perspective on our hospital's approach to labor and delivery, took a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to her advice, and helped us settle in a few days after bringing our baby home. Talking through the labor and delivery experience a few days after discharge was also extremely helpful.  I encountered a number of people who were still processing their delivery experience years later, and being able to have an in-depth discussion gave me a sense of closure. (Even though I had a positive and uneventful delivery, having a baby is a lot!)

I'm so grateful that Angelica was part of our journey to becoming parents. She made the process of preparing to have a baby much less stressful for me and my husband, and took the pressure off of both of us when I went into labor. I would recommend her to anyone. 

–C&B (10/12/22)

We would absolutely recommend Angelica if you're looking for a Doula who is knowledgeable and exudes a sense of calmness and warmth.

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Working with Angelica as our Doula was such a joy! She is calm and reassuring and was totally supportive of our needs and choices. Our baby ended up being breech so we didn't experience the labor and delivery as we planned, but Angelica was still so helpful in prepping us for what to expect and supporting us afterward. We would absolutely recommend Angelica if you're looking for a Doula who is knowledgeable and exudes a sense of calmness and warmth.

- M&H (4/27/22)

Because of Angelica I felt safe, unbelievably supported, and ultimately stronger and empowered…

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We hold the deepest gratitude, love, trust and respect for Angelica. We simply cannot imagine a version of our homebirth story without her; her guidance and support; her knowledge and expertise; her warmth, kindness, and light-hearted nature were monumental for our safe and healing physiological birth at home. We are first time parents; Angelica educated us, listened to us, honored our needs and desires for our birth plan and she kept us completely at ease with every necessary pivot when our labour paved its own course, as labour tends to do. She helped us to focus and to surrender when labour got tough; she held us up when we were exhausted beyond measure; and above all she kept us laughing. Angelica also supported me physically, quite literally, in the final throws of active labour, countering the weight of my body with her own; guiding me surge by surge until our little one arrived; because of Angelica I felt safe, unbelievably supported, and ultimately stronger and empowered. Anyone would be so lucky to have Angelica as their Doula and partner in their birth story. We certainly thank our lucky stars we found our way to each other.

– R&J (5/28/22)

Angelica was an incredible birth doula and partner in my pregnancy journey.

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My husband and I have a close personal relationship with my OB-GYN and maintaining the sacredness of that relationship was important to us. Angelica understood that from the beginning and was incredibly respectful of and attentive to that relationship. In fact, our OB-GYN has now referred multiple patients to her!

As first time parents, we had so many questions about the pregnancy and delivery process. Angelica was responsive and available to answer any questions. When we encountered some unexpected challenges in the pregnancy, she made sure to check in and provided us with information to help inform our decision-making.

I have no hesitation in recommending Angelica to others, and if another child is ever in my cards, she will be the second person to know after my husband!

– C&A (5/21/22)

The one decision that made the largest positive impact on my labor and delivery experience (…) was the decision to work with Angelica as our doula.

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I’m a first time mom over 40 who delivered vaginally, and without a doubt, the one decision that made the largest positive impact on my labor and delivery experience (and the months leading up to those days), was the decision to work with Angelica as our doula. Angelica is simply wonderful - knowledgeable, warm, and practical in the best way. I knew I wanted to work with a doula not only to support myself through the birth process, but so that my partner would have support throughout labor as well. Angelica went above and beyond in this respect, and I could rest easy knowing that during labor my partner was in communication with her, first via phone during early labor, and then of course in the room, where Angelica’s presence brought calm and reassurance. Also important to me, she worked seamlessly alongside my OB and hospital team, and at the same time was able to deploy gentle, measured advocacy on our behalf during key moments. In fact, her advocacy in those moments had a very real impact on achieving our birth preferences. The number one priority, of course, is feeling cared for when you are at your most vulnerable, and this informs everything about Angelica’s practice, which is also clearly a calling. We are eternally grateful. Thank you Angelica!

– B&N (3/26/22)

No me imagino ese camino sin vos, realmente no se si hubiesemos podido sortear todos esos obstaculos.

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Gracias, no solo por tu trabajo sino por compartir tu don y sabiduria con nosotros. Gracias por mantenernos en calma cuando todo al rededor parecia un caos.

Y, por sobre todo, gracias por ser testigo de un momento tan especial en nuestras vidas: el nacimiento de nuestro hijo, ese momento en el que nacimos, nosotros tambien, como padres.

No me imagino ese camino sin vos, realmente no se si hubiesemos podido sortear todos esos obstaculos.

Ahora formas parte de nuestra historia, nunca te olvidaremos y estaremos eternamente agradecidos.

–N&G

Words cannot begin to express what you have meant and do mean to our family

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Words cannot begin to express what you have meant and do mean to our family. You ARE now part of our family. :) Without your guidance over the last two days, we would not have this little bundle of joy...or we might have come about it in a very different fashion (with much less desirable interventions). Your advocacy on our behalf and your advice to us at various points were instrumental in both my wife and daughter being healthy and well supported(...)your kids are really lucky to have you as their mama!

–V&J

Please never change

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We can't thank you enough for an amazing experience from the very start of my pregnancy until now. You are a Godsend and are truly gifted at what you do. Please never change.

–S&C

We couldn’t have dreamed a better experience

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Thank you soooo much for helping us bring L into this world. We couldn't have dreamed a better experience. It was perfect, beautiful, magical, and we were never afraid. You were there to protect us and for this we are infinitely grateful. We will always have you in our hearts.

–M&F

Angelica brought so much knowledge, warmth, empathy, and confidence to my birth experience

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I interviewed almost a dozen doulas before deciding to work with Angelica. She immediately stood out from other doulas because of her vast knowledge, ability to communicate that knowledge in an accessible way, and her warm confidence that she could help me have a positive birth experience. She listened intently to my previous birth experiences, understood how I would like my second experience to be different, and immediately had numerous tips and ideas that made me feel confident she could support me in my birth preferences. Angelica was always the first person I called after my prenatal appointments to help me process the information and emotions that came up. As a person with chronic mental health issues, I can say that she was the doula I felt most comfortable sharing my mental health challenges with and she was always able to respond appropriately and with empathy, which is not something I can say about other doulas and health care providers.

When Angelica walked into my hospital room during labor, I immediately experienced a wave of relief. She provided so much comfort through soothing massage, verbal encouragement, communicating with medical staff, and supporting my partner. Most importantly she helped me listen to and trust my body throughout labor and postpartum. When my baby needed to be taken immediately to the NICU she advocated for me to have a few minutes of skin to skin which was such a gift and something that I would never have thought to advocate for myself. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better birth partner, cheerleader, support system, and advocate; Angelica brought so much knowledge, warmth, empathy, and confidence to my birth experience and I'm so grateful to have worked with her.

–L

An all-star combination of knowledge, understanding, warmth and compassion

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Angelica is a fabulous doula! An all-star combination of knowledge, understanding, warmth and compassion. Angelica has off-the-chart emotional intelligence and is attuned to advocating for your aims/goals/needs with what makes the most sense in any given moment.

–Y&P