Testimonials
Angela was my birth doula for my second baby and she did a wonderful job. My husband and I were very happy with our decision to have her as our doula. I was able to have the birth I wanted and I believe Angela played an important role to accomplish that.
First of all, she is very knowledgeable. She taught us exercises to help the baby be in the optimal position so that the labor may be easier. Thanks to these exercises my labor was very very quick. I had my beautiful baby in my arms within 30 minutes of the arrival at the hospital. Second of all, she has excellent resources. She knows many qualified postpartum doulas. She also knows very competent lactation consultants. Angela connected me to one of the best lactation consultants in this area when I had issues with breastfeeding. Thanks to the LC and Angela, I overcame the challenges and I am still breastfeeding. Angela is very passionate about what she does. She is punctual, dependable and caring. I really appreciate how she was quick to return my texts and phone calls whenever I had questions. For reasons mentioned above I highly recommend Angela. My husband and I were very lucky to have her as our doula. Thank you Angela for helping us accomplish the birth we dreamed of!!!
Mihoko -Pittsburg
First of all, she is very knowledgeable. She taught us exercises to help the baby be in the optimal position so that the labor may be easier. Thanks to these exercises my labor was very very quick. I had my beautiful baby in my arms within 30 minutes of the arrival at the hospital. Second of all, she has excellent resources. She knows many qualified postpartum doulas. She also knows very competent lactation consultants. Angela connected me to one of the best lactation consultants in this area when I had issues with breastfeeding. Thanks to the LC and Angela, I overcame the challenges and I am still breastfeeding. Angela is very passionate about what she does. She is punctual, dependable and caring. I really appreciate how she was quick to return my texts and phone calls whenever I had questions. For reasons mentioned above I highly recommend Angela. My husband and I were very lucky to have her as our doula. Thank you Angela for helping us accomplish the birth we dreamed of!!!
Mihoko -Pittsburg
I wanted a doula because I was dealing with stress from my previous birth experience and not wanting the complications to happen again! When I met Kathryn, her energy really calmed me! She also had a lot of experience with Kaiser Walnut Creek where I was gonna deliver Jilly! She is very easy going and very sweet too! My goal was an all natural birth. Kathryn definitely helped me achieve my goal because as she saw I was losing my mind during the last part of labor, she helped me to get back on track and deliver drug free! Having Kathryn as my doula helped me have a great, easy postpartum and a thriving baby girl! Kathryn has the unique ability to do what the client wants and make it seem like we are friends… she never felt like a hired hand. Kathryn is calm, happy, patient, and has a lot of dedication. She will definitely be my doula again when I eventually have another baby!
Lara - San Ramon, CA
Lara - San Ramon, CA
After interviewing several Doulas my husband and I agreed that Angela was the perfect fit. From the very beginning she made us both feel comfortable. I really liked that she shared her experiences with motherhood and birthing but allowed us to make our own birthing decisions. We attended Angela's birthing classes which were awesome because they were in the comfort of our own home. We felt more comfortable asking questions in a more intimate setting.
I knew from the beginning that I wanted a natural unmedicated birth. The week leading up to the birth of our baby was unusual and confusing for me. Angela was there every step of the way. I remember being hesitant to contact her at 3 am while I was laboring but decided to give it a try. Sure enough she answered.. on multiple occasions. Angela was there with me the whole time I was laboring at the hospital and made a tough situation seem so simple. My mother and husband were also in the room during the delivery but it was Angela that really supported me throughout the process. My husband tells everyone that "our Doula was worth every penny". She took the pressure off of my husband when things became difficult. She taught me how to breastfeed and was there for the first latch. Even after the birth Angela came and visited and checked on me and our new family. She provided us with resources for placenta encapsulation and chiropractic services.
I highly recommend Angela to any mom. Whether you want a natural birth or not Angela is there to support you through the birth YOU want.
Mishi -Concord
I knew from the beginning that I wanted a natural unmedicated birth. The week leading up to the birth of our baby was unusual and confusing for me. Angela was there every step of the way. I remember being hesitant to contact her at 3 am while I was laboring but decided to give it a try. Sure enough she answered.. on multiple occasions. Angela was there with me the whole time I was laboring at the hospital and made a tough situation seem so simple. My mother and husband were also in the room during the delivery but it was Angela that really supported me throughout the process. My husband tells everyone that "our Doula was worth every penny". She took the pressure off of my husband when things became difficult. She taught me how to breastfeed and was there for the first latch. Even after the birth Angela came and visited and checked on me and our new family. She provided us with resources for placenta encapsulation and chiropractic services.
I highly recommend Angela to any mom. Whether you want a natural birth or not Angela is there to support you through the birth YOU want.
Mishi -Concord
After interviewing several doulas, we decided to hire Kathryn. I sometimes get overwhelmed in high stressed situations, yet after meeting Kathryn her warm personality and positive attitude put me at ease. Our number 1 goal was to have a healthy baby, but we were also wanting to have successful VBAC. Kathryn brought a wealth of knowledge, resources (books/DVD) and did several training exercises with me and my husband. After having a c-section with my first daughter, we were determined to have a successful VBAC. I had a successful VBAC! Kathryn was tireless, resourceful, and realistic through the entire process. I went into labor at 3AM on Thursday and ended up delivering at 6:30AM on Friday. Kathryn worked with us the entire time to remind me of our goal, and gave me several techniques to use during labor and delivery. I thank God for her and I’m glad she helped us bring a little “Joy” into our lives.
Erica - Bay Point, CA
Erica - Bay Point, CA
I chose Angela for my June 2016 labor because she's easy to reach, she has a lending library, she gives you guides on the spinning babies program and a whole plethora of reference info about the birth process to help better inform your birth plan. I chose Angela because of how I felt around her after meeting with her. I felt very comfortable, she was practical in her philosophy and spoke warmly and has plenty of birth experience under her belt. I have anxiety, I said as much. I wanted a practical and calm as possible labor should my anxiety get the best of me. I wanted drugs and I wanted a doula and that's exactly what I got.
My labor, my first, was quite an experience but overall positive. Contractions took me over, I could barely think before the next one came. Angela was there to help me around, to squeeze my hips and grip my hand, to calm and soothe me as much as possible and she tried to get my husband to nap god love her lol. While I did eventually get an epidural Angela helped me change positions in the bed on a peanut ball. And when my boy was born she remained to answer questions and reassure me and my husband as the staff did all the routine stuff. She has an option for photo services too that I absolutely recommend as neither yourself or your partner will be in any right state to stop experiencing and start taking pictures instead. I'm so happy I had a doula and I'm so happy I chose her. Highly, highly recommended. Thank you Angela!
Angelina -Alameda
My labor, my first, was quite an experience but overall positive. Contractions took me over, I could barely think before the next one came. Angela was there to help me around, to squeeze my hips and grip my hand, to calm and soothe me as much as possible and she tried to get my husband to nap god love her lol. While I did eventually get an epidural Angela helped me change positions in the bed on a peanut ball. And when my boy was born she remained to answer questions and reassure me and my husband as the staff did all the routine stuff. She has an option for photo services too that I absolutely recommend as neither yourself or your partner will be in any right state to stop experiencing and start taking pictures instead. I'm so happy I had a doula and I'm so happy I chose her. Highly, highly recommended. Thank you Angela!
Angelina -Alameda
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