Lauren M.

I gave birth to my daughter Ryan on May 16, 2013. I had the pleasure of working with Sarah throughout my entire pregnancy. She was one of the first people I called when I found out I was pregnant because I knew I wanted her by my side. It’s such a comforting feeling having someone help you through an incredible journey that has not only been there before, but that has such a passion for helping people and knowledge for the process. I love that Sarah is so easy to talk to about ANYTHING! She has a great approach to the differences all of us women experience throughout our pregnancies. No two pregnancies or deliveries are alike and she makes you feel so confident about your unique experience. She explains what to possibly expect so you have less to worry about and do not get caught up on anticipating certain things. She allowed me to just enjoy the process and appreciate every moment. When I started my labor, she was there for me the entire way. Coaching me through my contractions and being my support. I look back and don’t know what I would have done without her. Thank you Sarah! xo

 

Elizabeth G.

Sarah was an amazing doula, she was calming, nurturing, and extremely patient and supportive. Having her support in addition to my husband's was so important.  My husband played such an important role helping me throughout the long labor process; but to also play a role as a coach while focusing on my needs and explaining what was happening in the room would have been too much for him alone. Having a doula made for an even better experience and Sarah was a big part in the success of a healthy and happy delivery. It got close to a c-section and I feel having Sarah as an active and supportive coach helped me focus on my goal of having a natural childbirth and I am thankful for that additional and unbiased support.

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Scott C.

Before meeting Sarah, I knew very little about childbirth, beyond the basics that is. As a guy, I only knew that you head to higher ground when the water breaks. On second thought, that may only apply to levees and would explain why my reaction was not that helpful. I certainly was not familiar with Sarah’s profession as a doula. I’m really glad that my wife was and contacted Sarah to help us through our childbirth. Sarah was there before the birth to prep us, during the birth in the hospital as a patient advocate, and checked in on us after the birth. She really cares. Sarah had an amazing calming effect on my wife in the hospital, which prevented any Brazilian Jiu Jitsu-style chokeholds my wife may have felt like applying on me. Sarah is a fantastic guide through the entire process.       

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Jeannette C.

I do not have enough words to describe how much I loved working with Sarah. After many years of infertility, my husband and I were finally pregnant with our first baby- a girl. Having gone through much disappointment in the past, I wanted someone who would empathize and really understand my very high risk pregnancy. Sarah was not only instrumental in keeping me calm during my gestation period, but also so amazing during my labor! Her calming demeanor, kindness, and overall love for what she does really made it a home run for us. My delivery was not an easy journey for me, and I cannot even imagine what it would have been like without Sarah there—even with my husband in the room. She literally stayed with us through the very end, and then some. It was as if my baby and I were the only person who mattered to her that day, and we will never forget that. My husband and I will always have a special place in our hearts for our beautiful doula, Sarah.

 

Tamra J.

Sarah turned out to be the perfect support for my husband & I in the delivery and childbirth of our first baby. I wanted a natural childbirth, which my husband was supportive of, and I thought that having a doula with me would help make that happen. My husband was a bit unsure of having someone else in the room during labor & delivery, but after we met with Sarah he thought that she was easy-going & knowledgable - a good fit for us. I had contractions off/on for a week before finally going in to labor, and Sarah was great through all of that, through texts and a few calls, and then finally joining us at UCLA Santa Monica. She helped me to focus, move around when I needed to, and stay still when I wanted to. Though my active labor & delivery ended up being relatively short (4.5 hours), having Sarah's support ensured that I had the natural childbirth I wanted. And, she followed up to visit us a week or so after we went home, with a summary timeline of the events and a memory stick with great images!

 

Bonnie L.

Sarah is wonderful.  Right away I felt comfortable and I knew I would be in good hands with her.  My husband was a bit of a skeptic about hiring a doula, but after the birth of our son he was a believer.  I had a very specific birth plan and like how life works, my son’s birth was totally different than I had planned.  I am so grateful Sarah was there to help walk me and my husband through those long hours, in her kind and gentle way.  She was such a comfort and gave us both piece of mind.

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