Client Testimonials

Regina and Matthew S.

Anna provided the perfect support and comfort needed to help bring our son, Kyle Anthony into the world. From the early months of my pregnancy to the long 27 hours of labor, she was there every step of the way. When my OBGYN of 14 years was pressuring me for a C-section and induction, Anna gave me the knowledge and support I needed to change doctors in my 7th month. She helped me find a practice that better suited my needs, and I was so pleased with the result. My labor started late at night, and Anna was there as soon as I needed her. She was a calming presence for both my husband and me. Anna helped us to form a wonderful birth plan that reflected our values and preferences. She also used many alternative techniques to help me stay focused in early labor and beyond. Her pain management suggestions helped a very difficult labor to progress. After 2 hours of pushing, after an exhausting labor, Anna was the one who spoke to me at just the right moments, helping me find the strength for one more big push. I would recommend Anna for anyone who is looking for support and guidance throughout their pregnancy and beyond. We have formed a bond that will now last for years to come.

Posted 10/1/2012

Alissa L.

This was our first child, and we went back and forth about whether or not to hire a doula. It ended up being a wonderful decision. From my first painful contraction to delivery was 67 hours....and Anna was available to us the whole time! She had lots of ideas to consider in preparation for labor, and loads of suggestions for pain management. During my marathon labor, she would rest when I was resting, and was informative about our options, but always supportive about what I wanted. Her warmth and experience were invaluable to me and my husband. We can recommend her without hesitation!

Posted 9/21/2012

Tas S.

I was really happy that I chose Anna as my doula. She is a compassionate and a caring person, and goes above and beyond in assisting mothers through this difficult yet exciting time. She met with me prior to my delivery and went through my birth plan. She came up with very informed and knowledgeable suggestions about the process and gave me a lot of confidence that I could have a natural, un-medicated birth. My labor ended up being induced, and not the labor I had in mind. However everything ended up going very smoothly despite being induced, and I honestly believe the support of a person like Anna helps. It was a truly wonderful birth experience. I can't thank Anna enough and I highly recommend her.

Posted 8/27/2012

Prachi A.

Anna is a wonderful person & doula. She has lot of information to guide you through during delivery. Though I had a c - section delivery because of some complications at the last moment, she had helped me in so many ways in the hospitals. She always pickup your call or reply promptly to your emails, if you need any quick guidance even after delivery. I would definitely recommend her to everyone who are looking for a great & friendly doula.

Posted 7/18/2012

Kate H.

Anna was a wonderful doula. She was always prompt and easy to communicate with, in the stages before birth - constantly checking up on me to see how I was doing. She has a warm and friendly personality, and my whole family really liked her. When I went into labor, she came over and helped me labor at home for most of the labor, as I had wanted to do. She had numerous helpful suggestions & techniques to help me cope with labor pain, so that I didn't feel a need to rush into the hospital or have an epidural. But she was also a wonderful emotional support, making me feel strong and capable, and that I had done really well. She was a blessing to my husband as well, so that he was able to take breaks during the labor and not be stressed, because he knew I was in good hands. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful labor experience.

Posted 3/29/2012

Lavanya T.

Anna is a wonderful Doula. First when I met her I was not sure what is a Doula's role during my pregnancy, do I really need someone? when I met her for the first time I wasn’t sure how it is going to be, but she has this pleasant personality to like her right away and instantly I felt confident that I can go thru the 9 months of pregnancy and labor, she has explained the process to us and she was there during my entire pregnancy, she is really a big comfort. She helped us and explained us how to stay away from complications during delivery and pregnancy and thus my pregnancy and delivery went so smoothly that I was ready for another one right after .. all I could say that she is a blessing to me during my pregnancy and in labor. Even after the delivery she was with me and took a role of big sister and I am glad she turned out to be such a wonderful friend to me and to my husband. We are glad that we took the decision of having her as our doula and I think I will recommend her whole heartedly to all the new to be mothers...

Posted 3/16/2012

Michelle V.

Anna was a tremendous support both before and during my childbirth experience. She was very perceptive about my emotional concerns in trying to have a VBAC and gave me reassurance that this experience could be different. Her words of encouragement before helped me to see this experience could be different. Her sensitivity made all the difference in helping me to focus on the positive with this birth. During the labor process, my husband and I were both impressed with her ability to be at the right place and the right moment to do what was needed to help me through. She has a quiet and sensitive way about her that helped us to easily feel comfortable with her. Anna was very respectful of my goals and helped support me to meet them. It's hard to imagine having had such a positive birthing experience without her support.

Posted 3/15/2012

Julia K.

We would highly recommend Anna as a doula for anyone seeking such assistance. My labor started in the middle of the night and Anna came all the way down from NJ to Manhattan Lenox Hill hospital in a very short time. Her constant, graceful professionalism as a doula helped make a difficult birthing experience a much easier process which allowed us to concentrate on the important details. She helped me to make the right decisions at the right times, starting from my first trimester until the baby's doctor came to us with the child birth report. She insisted I have a natural birth when I started to hesitate in the last moment on whether to have an epidural or C-section. Anna comforted me and my husband and prepared us for the final moments of labor. She found the right words to calm me down and I'm glad that I listened to her and I have no regrets in my final decision. If Anna was not there, most likely I would have given up and asked for the easiest way of giving birth. She also asked the right questions to the doctor and nurses including checking on the fetus' position, heart beat and all other important details we were too distracted and tired to realize we should check on. Anna was a great help. We really appreciate her professionalism, unobtrusive presence, her flexibility and her experience with childbirth.

Posted 2/14/2012

Marina S.

Anna was my doula in October 2011. I had a 26 hour long natural un-medicated labor, which I wouldn't have been able to go through without Anna. She arrived promptly, didn't mind walking blocks and blocks around the neighborhood, massaged my back through every contraction, reminded me to change positions and breathe, and made sure I was always hydrated. She got along great with my husband who also took an active role in my labor, and she gave us space when we wanted to be just the two of us for a bit. I appreciated the fact that she knew to ask the right questions when I was too tired and in too much pain to think and ask for things for myself. Also, when I was in transition and begging for pain relief over and over again, it was Anna that kept reminding me of my goals and comforting me. It was largely thanks to her that I ended up not getting epidural. My husband appreciated being able to take breaks and quick naps without having to leave me all alone. I was prepared for a natural un-medicated birth - in theory - but I did not expect it to take as long as it did, and having Anna's support ended up being invaluable.

Posted 2/9/2012