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.
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)