B*E*S*T Doula Service
What Clients Say

"Tracy's presence during my labor was like a warm and gentle beam of sunlight in midst of a powerful and turbulent hailstorm." ~M.M.

"What helped most was having someone else there to take care of [my wife]. It would have been a lot of work for just one person and it was a lot easier with a doula to help." ~S.P.

"Tracy was a pillar of strength and knowledge and wisdom in my temple of birth. Her support was utterly invaluable. I would never consider giving birth without her by my side." ~E.P.

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"Tracy was very calm and reassuring. She was an advocate for the kind of birth I wanted, which can be a little in opposition to standard hospital techniques." ~J.H.

"Tracy was so unjudgemental -- I really liked that." ~D.D.

"I don't even want to think about how it would have been without her. She was like a rock of security to cling to." ~T.D.

"[What helped me the most was] knowing that I could depend on [tracy's] experience and support at the time of labor and delivery. Tracy was absolutely invaluable. I cannot imagine having gone through such a successful birth without her. She always listened to everything we said and always addressed every concern we had so that we always felt completely at ease and prepared" ~A.G.(husband)

"Having tracy there especially during the cesarean made a big difference. She was able to stay with me while my husband attended to the baby. Having a cesarean is a cold, impersonal procedure and having tracy there to talk to me and calm me down made all the difference." ~I.R. (OB/GYN).

"Tracy was kind and warm and supportive. She wrote a beautiful account of my daughter's birth. She never left me, physically or emotionally, even when my husband was asleep and the doctor just popped in every 4 hours or so." ~D.K.

"Encouraging and comforting. Not intrusive yet there when I needed her. Gave support, emotionally, to both me and my husband." ~C.R.

"Tracy's expert knowledge and tremendous emotional support was the greatest help. Great rapport with hospital personnel and wonderful instincts." ~B.R.

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"I felt that I had the support of a caring and knowledgeable friend. She was someone who was on my side and I felt reassured by her. It was as if I had the company and support of an expert, good friend and mother all in one." ~B.C.

"I had the birth experience I dreamed of. [Tracy's] presence and knowledge were ... no words to describe. I could not have done it without her. She kept me focused and relaxed." ~S.I.

"[Tracy's] a rock and a very good cheerleader. Everybody needs the doula. Doulas help dads calm down and do their best. She was truly there for both of us." ~C.M.

"[What helped me the most was] your knowledge and experience which allowed me to understand what was happening. Your constant attention and support of [my wife] which allowed me to relax." ~D.B. (husband)

"Tracy was very supportive, calm and provided a sense of well being and safety." ~A.A.