Hiring Stephanie as our doula may be better described as having hired a very experienced birth attendant, a surrogate best friend, mother, counsellor, confidante and educator, all in one. We will hire Stephanie if we have any future pregnancies, without hesitation.
Steph helped Josh and I to navigate our way through the many birth choices available to us without an agenda of her own. She gave us access to her extensive library of books and DVDs to help us on our journey and she also gave lots of practical advice, including ideas for the hospital bag and a practice session for active birth positions!
Steph was always quick to respond to our calls and emails. She showed a genuine interest in our birth and went out of her way to meet our hospital midwives and care providers. Steph also took some amazing photographs which have forever captured the final moments of our son Lionel’s beautiful birth.
It was really important to me that my pregnancy and labour experience was an empowering one for me, as well as for my husband Josh. We put a lot of time into preparing for this huge life event mentally, physically and emotionally.
Lionel’s birth experience was more than we could ever have expected and Steph continued to support us with a few very welcome visits through the early weeks. We can’t thank Steph enough for being an integral part of our team. Stephanie’s professionalism, coupled with her warm and nurturing personality, made her the perfect doula for us.
I have already recommended Steph as a doula for a number of my closest friends and will continue to recommend her to anyone who asks!
Jo, Josh & Lionel Presser – 2013