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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
CAITLIN
I would definitely recommend Patti as a doula. She was always communicative leading up to my labor and was incredibly helpful during the labor experience. She was able to help me stay comfortable through massage during active labor and worked well with the team of nurses and doctor. Another highlight was the postpartum massage. It really did feel like I was being put back together. I could feel a difference in my body immediately afterward. She knows her stuff and is a pleasure to work with!
KARLA
Patti was the most amazing doula! We had a quick and easy birth experience, thank to her! I went into labor 7 hours after my labor prep massage. She helped me so much with anxiety and pain management and I only had to push about 10 times before my baby was born! The infant massages and postpartum massages were also incredible. Would work with her again and again! My baby Mila loves Patti!
SKYLER
My husband and I decided to use Patti after receiving two separate recommendations for her services. We wanted someone with experience and calming energy to help us through the process of delivery. Our son was frank breech during the entire pregnancy. I tried every homeopathic remedy you can think of to try and flip our son into the proper position. Talking with Patti and our physician, they recommended an external cephalic version ("ECV") to try and turn him into the proper position. The procedure itself only has a 58% chance of success, and I heard it can be pretty painful. The day before the procedure, I received a frank breech massage from one of Patti's team members. The next day, the physician was able to turn our son into the right position within 4 minutes and without any pain! She said it was the easiest ECV she has ever done, and I 100% credit Patti and her team for prepping my body for the success of this procedure. I was able to avoid a C-section, and Patti was incredible during the birthing process. We are expecting again, and we have already signed up to use Patti for our second birth!
CHRISTINE
Patti was exceptional! I always knew I wanted a doula for my first birthing experience, and she exceeded my expectations. Patti has a very nice aura to her. Her presence is very calming, professional, educated. She clearly knows what she's doing. She Can expedite the labor with many differe​nt positions and techniques. I felt safe and comforted by her throughout my labor. When my OB doc​tor entered the room, she usually took a seat in the corner of the room, and didn't interfere with any medical decisions... I noticed this and I thought it was very professional and respectful. I think most doctors might worry about a doula who might push "get in their way", but Patti does not. She was was wonderful. My doctor loved her. And most of the nurses knew her as well from other births. She came to our home a few days after the birth of our son, and performed a massage on me that was so helpful for postpartum pain and swelling. She taught myself and my husband infant massage as well.
I would recommend Patti, and would hire her again! Thank you so much Patti for all you do! Appreciate you!
CATY
Phenomenal is one word to describe Patti. My birth experience with her was nothing short of amazing. Patti's wealth of knowledge combined with her passion for helping deliver healthy babies makes her the best doula you could search for. She was able to reposition my baby to make for a faster labor, empowered me with words of affirmation and movements, and was there for me physically and emotionally my entire pregnancy/labor and delivery. I highly recommend her and her services if you want an amazing experience giving birth to your baby.
JENNIFER
I used Patti for the birth of both of my sons at the Woman's Hospital. I was able to have both naturally despite being induced for my first. She helped shorten the labor and move me into positions to bring baby here faster. I believe the massage given before birth helped shorten labor and get my body prepared. I had horrible back pain postpartum and the massage she gave me after made such a huge difference. I won't ever go through labor and delivery without Patti!
CLAIRE
Excellent experience working with Patti during my first pregnancy. She was a huge help before, during, and after labor. Very supportive. Very knowledgeable. Very kind and caring. Massages were absolutely relaxing and helped prepare me for labor and then recover well afterward. Highly recommend Patti to everyone! She is professional and respectful of your preferences. She is very responsive. She is the best!
JACKIE
Patti was fantastic to work with - she held a great birthing class that explained the stages of labor and what each phase would be like. She also reviewed the best time to move to the hospital explaining the benefits of laboring at home before going. Unfortunately, Patti wasn't able to attend my labor in person due to visitor restrictions due to the Covid-19 virus. She was there through it all though, utilizing text and Zoom to help progress my labor along. Although I ended up having a C-section, Patti implemented as many things as possible to help my baby get into position. After returning home from the hospital, Patti came to my home to perform a postpartum massage on me and an infant massage on my son. My postpartum massage was the best - it was the first time I felt relief from the fluid retention from the hospital and she put my hips and pelvis back into alignment. Highly recommend Patti, you won't regret it!
KARINA
Patti has assisted the births of my 3 children and I have also attended massages with her, during my pregnancies and after giving birth. She has been an angel, I honestly wouldn't dare to go through childbirth without Patti. My 3 experiences were very different and Patti knew exactly how to give me the support I needed during each one of them. I absolutely recommend her as a doula, she really helps you to have the birthing experience that you want. I feel truly blessed to have had her as my doula!
SARAH
Patti was an instrumental asset in my pregnancy and labor. I fully believe her labor prep massage got my baby in position and ready to enter the world. She was also able to do what my doctor could not - get my baby to turn during labor (he was sunny-side up). I originally wanted to labor drug-free, but as my son was turned the wrong way, the contractions got the best of me and I really wanted some pain relief in my transition phase. Patti was always supportive of my decisions and never made me feel badly about getting an epidural. My baby was over 9 lbs. at birth, so Patti's postpartum massage was both necessary and a welcome relief after being home from the hospital for a few days. I loved my birth experience and Patti played a big part in that - I recommend her for anyone, regardless of what kind of birth you want to have!
CAROLINE
The experience with Patti postpartum massage a week after I gave birth was AMAZING. My pelvic bone and hips were a mess she said. After she made the massage, it was awesome how my pelvic bone changed position. I highly recommend this massage. Every woman who gave birth should have this massage. My chiro asked if I gave birth. Again a huge thanks.
GRACE
Patti was absolutely incredible! From the moment we met with Patti, we had peace and confidence going into birth. The pre-birth massage done by Patti in our home worked wonders and helped get baby into position. It also helped me as a first time mom become more comfortable with Patti and understand what to expect going into birth. During delivery, she was the perfect amount of help while still allowing my husband to serve as the main support person without taking away intimate moments. I knew going into birth, that I wanted unmedicated, and i'm not sure that would've been possible without Patti. She was such a huge part of the overall positive experience of bringing our sweet boy into the world. She took photos that we cherish so much!
Patti also came to our home 2 days after we got home from the hospital and did a post birth massage that helped so much with my recovery. She also showed us how to massage our little one who had torticollus and made us feel at ease as first time parents. Patti will deliver all our future babies and feels like a part of our family!
ALEXIS
I cannot imagine having a baby without Patti's support and assistance. Why?
-She was just a text message away when I really needed her expertise and support.
-The pre and post natal massage visits were grounding, powerful, and healing. Patti was always on time, well prepared, and brought ample energy to provide an excellent level of service. She helped me with post partum recovery/healing tips and also helped me with breastfeeding during her post natal visit.
-Patti was with me every step of the way on the day of delivery - she arrived shortly after I checked in to the ER and stayed with me until my baby was safely delivered.
-During delivery, Patti was very active and hands on - working diligently and using her medical expertise to help us navigate the delivery safely.
-Most importantly, Patti recognized that the baby needed assistance and that my blood pressure was dangerously low shortly after receiving an epidural. My partner flagged down medical staff and a team of people rushed into my delivery room to save me and the baby. I would have never known something was wrong without Patti and there wasn't a nurse present to notice either. It is very possible that Patti saved my baby's life on his birthday.
Other doulas might spend more time with you before and after the birth of your child. Or they might make you feel more "special" and pampered. If that is what you are seeking, Patti might not be the right fit. Because she is so incredible and experienced, Patti's niche is to help mothers have a safe and healthy delivery experience while sharing knowledge along the way to assist a mother to prepare for and recover from the birth experience. Patti is worth her weight in gold!!!
KRYSTAL
Patti has successfully coached, prepared and helped me deliver both of my beautiful daughters. Patti has a great, open line of communication 24/7. She advocates for you in the hospital and stands by your birth plan wishes. I wouldn't change a thing and encourage all of my friends to contact her, even if they decide to get an epidural.
ALEXANDRA
Patti is an incredible doula! She is calm, reassuring, knowledgeable, and supportive. She was responsive to my questions as a first time mom, and she made me feel comfortable and prepared leading up to and throughout labor. Because of Patti's ability to coach me through the most challenging parts of labor, and help move my daughter down, we had an incredible natural birthing experience. My husband and I are confident that Patti made all the difference and we are so grateful that she was central to our birthing team.
CATHY
Patti was there when I delivered my two babies. Generally, I recommend every mother to have a doula whether or not she plans to go unmedicated or have a C-section. Having someone there who is knowledgeable and ready to be your advocate is so important. And that someone you want is Patti.
That being said, my two deliveries would've been so different without Patti. My two babies came too fast both times and I was unable to get the epidural in time. Patti was phenomenal in helping with pain management and keeping me at ease mentally and physically. She is also well known in the medical community as a respected doula.
Patti's post partum massage is also so important in helping me recover more quickly. I recommend Patti to every pregnant woman I know!
MARIA
I love having Patti as my doula. She was with me during my first pregnancy with my son and now my second pregnancy with my daughter. I don't know how things would have gone if I didn't have her support, training, comfort and care during my labor. She guided my husband in the room aqnd he felt such at ease at her being there. My first pregnancy was only 10 hours from start of contractions to delivery and my second pregnancy was only 4 hours. For my daughter, she arrived less than 20 minutes after we arrived in the labor and delivery room. She massaged me and was a great comfort as I was laboring even though this is my second time around. She has made both my pregnancies and birthing a comfortable, relaxed and enjoyable experiences. That is truly a blessing!!!!
MOLLY
I recently gave birth with Patti as my doula and I have to say it was the best experience I could have hoped for. She was recommended to me by a friend who used her for her 2 children and Patti came highly recommended. I never imagined giving birth without an epidural but I decided I wanted to give it a try. I honestly dont think I would have done it without Patti. Throughout the weeks leading up to delivery Patti was quick to respond to my questions via email or text. I also got the labor prep massage a few weeks before delivery that was very nice. I ended up needing to be induced and I was sent to the hospital from my OB visit at 40 weeks. I texted Patti the doctors plan and Patti was quick to respond and she arrived to the hospital the next morning when they started my induction as planned. Patti is extremely knowledgable about labor and is amazing in helping you with whatever you need during labor. She helped get the baby in proper position and to move down. She was great in helping change into different positions to make contractions more bearable and continue to help facilitate moving the baby in proper position. She also provided massage and counter pressure during the whole labor that helped immensely. Other than physical assistance she provided emotional support an encouragement throughout the whole process that helped immensely. After coming home from the hopsital she came to the house a few days later and did a postpartum massage that really helped my low back and hip pain after delivery. If you are considering hiring a Doula, Hire Patti she is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about her.