EQUIPPING EXPECTING COUPLES
"How can I begin to describe the comprehensive emotional and physical support Courtney and Stacey provided me during my pregnancy, birth, and postpartum? All I can say is that hiring them was truly one of the best decisions I made. These ladies don't just love birth, they love people, and I'm beginning to realize that the two go very hand in hand. In the weeks leading up to meeting our son, they were THERE: offering encouragement in the inevitable doubts and fears, cleaning my kitchen like little doula fairies, providing body work for the physical strain of late pregnancy, and always showing up with a gift or coffee in hand. When the day FINALLY came, they were THERE. Courtney and Stacey had a beautiful ability to enter a vulnerable birth space without taking up space, which I think can be said of very few people. They knew exactly what to do, when to step in, when to blend into the background, always infusing the space with love and strength. Somehow my birth felt more intimate with their presence, and it in no way took away from the care my husband provided, but actually only added to it. Having the extra support from my birth team allowed him to have the emotional availability I needed to labor unmedicated with peace and presence. In the days after our son's birth, they were THERE. Courtney and Stacey remained emotionally and physically available, checking in and allowing me to digest the experience in a healing way. Presence matters. Who we choose to be present for our birth process matters. In the marathon that is pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, they were THERE, and it changed the game for me. I'll truly be forever grateful for their presence on my birth team."
— Mariah,
Mama of 3
“Other than the birth of our beautiful daughter, Courtney was a highlight of our birth. She brought a peaceful, but steady force into the room with us. When navigating the politics of hospital policy and staff she brought confidence with us and to the rest of our team as well. She not only educates you, but your partner, and she does an amazing job to not replace your partner’s roll in birth, but to guide him. If birth is a dance she is your instructor. Her use of essential oils is also a game changer. I think at one point I had several nurses in my room because the oils she had chosen to diffuse were so calming that even they had noticed. After the birth she’s there to help and most importantly to listen. Birth is a deeply impactful experience, and having someone who’s not your husband to discuss it with was probably one of the most healing things for me. When we have another baby Courtney will be my first call, I personally don’t want to experience what birth would be like without her.”
— Amy,
First time mama
“What they are doing is unlike anything I’ve seen and it’s literal magic. Every mama deserves care like what they are providing.”
“I was struggling with a lot of sciatic pain that wasn’t going away with the things I knew to do. Stacey did some body work/massage a week ago and the sciatic pain hasn’t come back! I am beyond grateful.”
— Lindsey,
Mama of 4
"Courtney was the biggest blessing to have for the birth of our baby boy. Courtney has been blessed with a natural gift of intuition. She knew what I needed when I needed it, and she spent the time to make sure my husband was secure in his role, and made sure he was the primary support. She took time to understand the purpose behind the birth plan I chose, and would help assist in building a birth plan with a comprehensive understanding of the different paths each decision made could take us. She is very knowledgeable but didn't just offer her opinions, she really made sure we did your own research which I think is a great quality. One size fits all births just aren't a thing, and she's extremely good at adapting to changes. Her presence is calming, almost to the point of invisible at times, she knew just when to fade into the background and when to step in. We will absolutely be using Courtney as our doula for our next baby!"
— Mariah L.,
First singleton after twins!
“Stacey is incredible. Everything from her calming presence to her incredible intuition to her wealth of knowledge makes for the perfect experience. Not only did I leave relaxed, but definitely more in tune with my body, soul, and spirit. 10/10 recommend.”
— Sky,
Mama of 2