Letters of Love:

“Truly the best thing I could have done for myself, my husband, and my baby was hire Desirae. Pregnancy and having a baby are the biggest things you could ever encounter in life, and having her there to support the three of us was the best choice. She was there for us every step of the way, and made even the stressful moments of delivery seem like they were not so monumental. I can’t picture my pregnancy journey or delivery without her there.”

“I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate the kind of care that you provided her. I’ve worked with a lot of doulas before and to be honest I’ve never before felt that the doulas were helpful. Typically they just do the position changes that the nurses would do anyways and are dogmatically anti-intervention, which I think sometimes does the patients harm. Usually the doulas also push the patients to avoid epidurals to the point that the patients are deeply exhausted and suffering. And the patients also often end up getting (I think) coerced into doing placental encapsulation, refusing baby meds, refusing postpartum pitocin, and other routine medical interventions. I really appreciated that you were so different in these regards - you supported her getting an epidural, you were on board with AROM and pit augmentation, you didn’t tell her to decline baby meds, and you supported her choice to formula feed. Your coaching during her pushing made a huge impact and your presence during her labor made her feel safe. So thank you :)

If patients ask me for doula recommendations, are you alright if I share your name?
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“I had known that I wanted a doula since we started TTC! My husband, however, wasn’t necessarily on the same page. I did my searching anyways for someone that might be the perfect fit for us. I decided that I would meet a couple doulas myself before introducing anyone to my partner. Desirae was probably the third doula that I had communicated with and even after just 5 minutes of talking with her I knew [and felt] she was “the one”. Now, everyone wants and believes different things and each expecting parent has their own checklist regarding every step along the way - there isn’t a one size fits all/perfect for everyone for any item on this journey. However, I feel like Desirae checked so many boxes for me/us - down to earth, knows how to stand her ground, strong believer, genuinely cares, wants what you want, sooo educated, super supportive, extremely understanding, willing to share “all the things”, very experienced, a mama herself, great availability, offers flexibility, great about checking in, in collab with the hospital we chose, has partnered with my midwife practice a ton, etc.!! I do feel like most of these checked boxes are what a lot of expecting parents are also searching for. Continuing on our pregnancy journey, we met with Desirae several times - they were all virtual because that’s what ended up working best for us (and we so appreciated that flexibility). After each visit I felt so much more intune and educated about the journey we were on. And even though I was perfectly happy/content/pleased/etc. with our decision to hire a doula and with the fact that we went with Desirae, my husband was still trying to figure out how a doula was actually fitting into our pregnancy experience. It wasn’t until the labor and delivery that he completely understood her worth! As soon as I communicated with Desirae that things were happening, she headed right over. I have told countless people that I didn’t even need to say anything during this 22 hour life event of ours! I could just give her a look and she knew exactly what to say/do. It was almost insane but so amazing. I wasn’t necessarily aware of it because I was in my own world at the time but she apparently also knew exactly what to say and do for my husband. He said afterwards that she “talked him off the ledge” numerous times! He also shared with me that her suggestions throughout the whole labor and delivery process were extremely helpful for him. And when I questioned my husband after our little bundle of joy made his arrival, he said that Desirae was with EVERY SINGLE PENNY. And I mean come on, you already can tell that I totally agree!
I would be remiss to not mention that Desirae was BEYOND helpful in the postpartum period as well. I’m not afraid to share that I experienced some extreme postpartum mood/mental health issues and the kindness, compassion and care that Desirae put forth for me is something that I will so extremely appreciate for forever. She continuously checked in with me and offered assistance whenever she could. She put me in touch with some really great people that additionally helped me on the path I was currently endeavoring. I will also share that I am doing so much better now - and I’m still very early on in my motherhood chapter. I really do contribute Desirae’s help to the speed and swiftness of my mental health recovery. And I thank her so very much for that (I guarantee my husband does too)!
We are now just shy of 3 months postpartum and I still interact with Desirae on a regular basis! She even has a moms group that gets together for walks fairly often. I have yet to be able to join one of these get togethers but am so excited for when I can. It’s fabulous that she is still continuing to offer such great support even after our baby was born.
I am so sure that I could continue to find amazing things about Desirae and her role as our doula to share with you! But instead I will just encourage you to do yourself a favor and at least meet with her. I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed in even just having a conversation with her!”

“I had the most positive and empowering birth experience, and it most definitely was a team effort. Desirae and her apprentice Tierra went above and beyond–arriving at my house on the July 4 holiday, and coaching me through what turned out to be over 24 hours of labor!

I honestly had fun the entire time. In a meditation Desirae led me through towards the beginning of my labor journey, Desirae supported my intention to be fully present in my birth process and helped me get into the best possible mental headspace for my delivery.

With this positive mindset, plus the strong trust we’d established over the course of our time working together, I felt fully supported and held–without any worry about my safety or wellbeing, or what anyone thought of me! I mostly labored in the nude, had a dance party in the shower, and in the more quiet, serious moments, went deep within myself without fear.

I stayed the course, navigated the pain consistently, and had an entire team–Desirae, Tierra, and of course my partner, James, backing me up physically and emotionally. Everyone was in my corner, and I could feel it energetically.

Of course there were some crossroads in the process, and Desirae and Tierra helped me confidently get to the other side and turn at any forks in the road. I got to focus on riding the waves of my contractions, and I trusted them to handle the rest.

The end result was the birth of my dreams. I remained fully present the entire time, truly enjoyed myself, did not receive pain medication, did not tear, and was able to immediately bond with my daughter on my chest after delivering her. I would not change a thing about my beautiful experience. I wish every woman giving birth had a doula, and I would highly recommend both Desirae and her apprentice Tierra!
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“I cannot, and do not want, to imagine what my experience or my husband’s experience, would have been like without having Desirae a part of it all. From support during pregnancy, to the birth of our daughter, to the postpartum chapter Desirae has been an incredible support for myself, my husband, and my daughter!

As a doula, Desirae seamlessly steps into the role of advocate, mentor, friend, coach, and guide. Though I had friends who had doulas as part of their birth journey, I wasn’t exactly sure what doula support would be like. From her tangible resources like one pagers, meetings, and training to the intangible- Desirae gets it. My experience with miscarriage had more of an impact than I realized on my journey to becoming a Mother, and within the experience of a “successful pregnancy”. Desirae often identified thoughts and feelings I was having but was unable to express or fully explain. She opened the door for me to dive deeper into my experience (as much as I wanted to) and helped me uncover and address fears and concerns I had. Based on our birth prep I felt informed and prepared for what might come my way.

During my birth, Desirae was there supporting me and my husband in feeling empowered to make decisions, to trust in ourselves and our medical team, and to bring a sense of calm to the many situations we found ourselves in. After a very long and challenging birth, she supported me with my first breastfeeding experience helping my daughter gain her first latch, she supported my husband in his immediate post birth bonding, and she was right there with me during some unexpected health items that came after my delivery.

As I said before, I cannot, and do not want, to imagine what my experience or my husband’s experience, would have been like without having Desirae a part of it all. You will not regret bringing Desirae into your team no matter what part of the journey to parenthood you are on. ”

“One of the best decisions we made to prepare for the birth of our son was to work with Desirae. She understands what it’s like to expect after infertility and loss which helped create a powerful and trusting bond between us. Her presence is sensitive, nurturing, gentle, bright and loving - making us feel both free and supported to be however we wanted during pregnancy and delivery. And when we needed guidance, she had the best referrals, suggestions and recommendations that were always backed up with evidence based data. She helped us work through the countless decisions that come up to help plan for our birth. Since we brought our son home, she has continued to provide support and guide us through the challenging transition which has truly been the most valuable and comforting part of the entire process. ”

“Where do I begin? How does one go about thanking someone who gave them such an incredible gift? Perhaps that’s why its taken me 7 weeks to get to this point..

My pregnancy and birth with Owen turned out to be the most incredibly healing, empowering and supported experience I could imagine. From our initial interview to the postpartum visit (and surely for many years to come) I found you to be an amazing source of knowledge and skill, but also comfort, strength, and calm. I know that Rob wondered if you and I were “too much alike” to work well together. But as I expected, finding someone who could think like I would was such a wonderful gift to have during labor. The safety and protection that I knew you were providing for us and our birth experience allowed me to surrender and be fully immersed in the work I needed to do. My birth felt so calm, peaceful and beautiful and I know that is so directly related to the work we did together prenatally, the choices you helped me to make in preparation, and the way that you held space for us to labor and welcome our sweet baby into the world.

Thank you for allowing me to be in my most vulnerable moment and still feel incredibly secure.

Thank you for seeing Rob, honoring his place in our birth journey, and providing the support that he needed to be the most amazing birth partner I could ask for.

Thank you for being so deeply intuitive, honest, unwavering, and present with us.

Thank you for believing in me, my body and my baby, even when I didn’t.

Thank you for helping to heal my heart, my mind and my body from my previous birth trauma, and for replacing it with joy, confidence, and peace.

Thank you for being such a meaningful part of our journey. I will carry this experience with me for the rest of my life. ”

“When the nurses & midwife say, ‘your doula was AWESOME!’ after Desirae leaves the labor room you know (if you didn’t already) you’ve found a good one.

Desirae was an instrumental part of my birth team, and I firmly believe her presence changed the path of my labor for the better. Not only did she help with the more obvious things like positioning, breathing, decision making, etc. but she was also focused and in tune with more subtle things like my mindset. She saw when my energy needed to be lifted and was telling funny stories and changing the music to help shift the mood – I didn’t fully realize what she was doing until thinking back through my labor experience after the fact. She provided the things I knew I needed, and things I hadn’t even thought of.

Her support leading up to and after labor made my husband and I feel supported and connected to her in a way we didn’t expect coming in. Even a few months postpartum Desirae has connected me with a group of moms for weekly coffee dates and walks – it’s helped me overcome some of my initially hesitancy to leave the house with a new babe… and being able to talk to and relate with other moms is always a highlight of my week.

Working with Desirae has exceeded my expectations of working with a Doula. I hope all the pregnant women there can find the level of support I have found.
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“I often get asked if having a doula was “worth it”, to which I always respond with a very emphatic YES! I had wanted a doula with my first birth, but didn’t know how to go about finding one and just sort of never got around to it-something I regretted so much. When I found Desirae on here while we were trying for our second I knew instantly that she would be the perfect doula for us. Her experience with infertility herself made her such a unique fit as she truly understood what it was like to be pregnant after infertility and loss, and as a PA, I really appreciated her evidenced based approach.

She honestly exceeded every expectation both Lee and I had when it came to her support and guidance not just during labor and birth, but for my entire pregnancy. Our weekly meetings got me through a very hard pandemic pregnancy with her ability to express compassion and empathy for how I was feeling and also give excellent rational advice when appropriate. She helped both Lee and I prepare emotionally, mentally, and physically (hello spinning babies) giving us the confidence to go into this birth knowing we had prepared as much as we could. She was incredibly knowledgeable and provided amazing resources for us to learn through as well.

When it came to Margot’s actual birth, I truly believe things would have gone much differently if Desirae had not been there. I can remember when she was finally allowed to come into the room after all of the initial getting settled parts were finished and feeling this instant wave of peace. She was of course so supportive physically during it all by helping me find the best position to be in, offering counter pressure for contractions, setting me up with the birth ball and peanut and the real MVP of my birth, her mini fan 😂 but she was also incredibly supportive when it came to helping me make decisions during labor and birth. I felt completely incapable of any decision making and had no idea what I wanted in those moments and she was able to bring me back to reality to help me process through what I really wanted. Her interactions with the nurses and doctors were respectful and appropriate as she advocated for us- something I didn’t even realize I really needed
as part of our birth. It’s so easy to assume you will be able to fully advocate for yourself in those moments, but once you are there, your brain is not working in the same way it does normally. So having someone with knowledge and confidence who truly knows your desires for your birth be there is literally invaluable.

After my birth Desirae was still present, checking in daily to see how I was doing. When Margot was having issues with breastfeeding and I felt completely defeated and unheard by my pediatrician, she was able to provide information for excellent providers that ultimately played a huge part in our successful journey.

I am overall so thankful that Desirae was part of our care team and can’t imagine going through a pregnancy and birth without someone like her there for support. We love you Desirae! ”

“It is hard for me to put into words how thankful I am for Desirae without getting too
emotional. I met and hired Desirae during one of the darkest times in my life. After suffering a second trimester loss, I myself felt lost and in desperate need of guidance for what came next. I knew I couldn’t face another pregnancy without support, and then
the universe sent me Desirae. I suffered from provider trauma and birth trauma, and Desirae gave me the tools, knowledge and support to find a new provider. From there, Desirae helped me build my dream team and it was exactly that, a team of people who were
so special, it felt too good to be true! My birth experience was every single thing I needed it to be to heal my heart and give me back my power, and I owe that all to Desirae. If there is one thing you do for yourself in pregnancy, HIRE A DOULA!!.”

“With Desirae in our lives, we feel seen and understood. We started to plan for a baby in the summer of 2019. Between finding a donor (our friend), choosing to use a clinic, and navigating the logistics of the donation and the subsequent quarantine process, it took us a full year before we were ready to start our first IUI. Full of optimism, we assumed that we’d get pregnant within the first couple of months, because we were told people commonly get pregnant within four IUI cycles.
One of the things we are most grateful for is our decision to start working with Desirae before we did our first IUI. We couldn’t have known, but it’s been a year and we have yet to get pregnant. Desirae has met with us every week via Zoom, walking us through this grief. She is our biggest advocate and ally.
When we first met Desirae, we immediately felt her strength, groundedness, support, honesty, willingness to give, and passion. Above all else, her energy is so authentic and alive.
Throughout this entire process – that is still ongoing – Desirae has encouraged us to lean into our feelings (including the painful ones) and communicate with each other. She has held space for us when we needed her. And she has challenged us to process the grief when we would rather put it aside.
Now our sights are now set on doing IVF, something we never envisioned as part of our story. The disappointment and loss have been painful to say the least. But as we reflect on this past year, we realize that we have grown so much as a couple and as individuals. We are more resilient. And in this growth, Desirae plays an integral role.
Without Desirae, we would be stuck in the pain of our pregnancy struggles. Without Desirae, it would be harder for us to let go of the injustices that same sex couples experience with our discriminatory health care system. But with Desirae, we are able to process the pain and become more resilient. She has connected us to other same sex families, helping us build community. She has become an essential person in our lives. We can’t wait for her to walk us through pregnancy and labor, and we can’t wait for the years to come when she continues to be a close friend and ally.
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“My husband and I are so happy that we chose Desirae to be our doula! Being pregnant with twins and giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic was definitely not what we expected, but Desirae was able to keep our worries at bay and help us figure it all out just through video conferences. Missing out on the hospital classes was tough, too, but luckily we also took a breastfeeding class with Desirae which gave us so much information to prepare on how to try and breastfeed two newborns! We are so thankful for all her love and support and will definitely be calling her up again for our next pregnancy!”

“Thinking about my wife giving birth sometimes made me feel scared. I had these fears because I was picturing the Hollywood version of birth which almost always involves lots of chaos, screaming, and pain. I wanted to be very involved to support my wife and welcome my daughter but I wasn’t sure how I could do that.”

“Desirae was great to work with. She is very knowledge and caring. You can tell that being a doula is more than a job for her and she puts a lot of herself into supporting her clients. She is organized, has a lot of resources available and is very responsive to questions both before and after the birth. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is expecting or trying to conceive.”

“If you do one thing for yourself when you learn that you are pregnant, it should be to hire a doula. Working with Desirae completely transformed my understanding of pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. She listened to what my “dream” birth experience would be, and then pointed me in the right direction to make it a reality. I can honestly say that I had a perfect birth experience; one that was empowering and a memory that my husband and I cherish. Without Desirae educating me, connecting me to the right resources and providing incredible support throughout my pregnancy, labor and birth, I can definitively say that my experience would have been completely different. I am incredibly thankful for all that she did for both my husband and me, and will never forget this incredible experience. Thank you Desirae for everything! ”

“If you’re considering working with a doula I can promise you won’t regret choosing Desirae! I had no clue what I wanted from my birth experience besides a healthy baby and Desirae walked my husband and I through countless lessons with compassion and insight. She also gracefully handled the challenges of working with us during a global pandemic, setting up virtual check-ins and walking us through helpful videos and presentations. I’ll never forget the relief I felt when she took her place beside me during labor. And I’ll never forget her unwavering support of my wellbeing before, during, and after the birth of my first child. She’ll always hold a very special place in our hearts.”

“Desirae was a complete rockstar doula who set me yup to have a birth experience that I am proud and beyond happy about. She informed me of options that I didn’t know were within my control, and advocated for me when I needed it the most. Desirae has checked in on me countless times, and throughout my pregnancy she responded to every text I sent within minutes. My entire life I knew I wanted to have children but wasn’t sure I could conquer my deep fear of labor. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would enjoy reflecting upon my birthing experience, but here I am one month later still in awe and loving thinking about eery moment from that day. I am certain this wouldn’t be the case without Desirae.
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“Can’t wait to use you again for baby #2!”

“As a couple having experienced pregnancy loss and secondary infertility my husband and I were in search of a doula who understood the unique emotions and needs of couples navigating pregnancy after infertility. We were blessed to find Desirae of Harmony Births be that gifted and specialized form of care we needed during that anxious time. We had such an incredible experience with Desirae as our doula of our second child that when we became pregnant with our third my husband and I couldn’t wait to secure her services once more. Right away she again became the central form of support, resources and advocacy throughout the entire pregnancy and birth process. Whether it is your first or third child, becoming pregnant after infertility and/or through infertility treatment comes with needs and feelings that require that extra love and care. Desirae is just that. She gives her whole heart and having gone through her own experiences with infertility truly understands the many facets of care required. We could not feel more grateful to have her loving services throughout our journey to growing our family. ”

“Desirae encouraged and guided me through our birth experience. She gave my wife piece of mind and helped her through a long and strenuous labor. She helped my wife through different scenarios throughout the birthing process, using different techniques to help comfort her through contractions. Even though we did not end up going completely natural, she told my wife it was her call and never made her feel bad or regret her choices.”

“Desirae was very knowledgeable, shared TONS of information before and after birth. She was there for me for the entire birth process which wasn’t easy. Even though my birth plan pretty much went out the window, she never once made me second guess my decisions. She was there for me, reassured me, comforted me, and made me feel more in control, as much as I could be.”

“Desirae was a wealth of knowledge and a huge support from the beginning of my pregnancy to the end. Her knowledge of tests and procedures during my appointments was so helpful to put my mind at ease, and I probably wouldn’t be successfully breastfeeding right now if it weren’t for her!”

“Desirae helped Jordan and I with the anxiety of childbirth and my wife’s pregnancy. While I wasn’t sure that a doula was for us, Desirae demonstrated right away the value and importance she would have through the process. Desirae’s thoughtful, well-researched advice and guidance made what is usually an anxious event worry free. ”

“Desirae is a fantastic doula and I would highly recommend her services. She knows what she’s talking about and wants to provide you with the best possible birth experience. I had a lot of anxieties about being pregnant and giving birth and for no real good reason except that I was just scared. Desirae helped to calm me when no one else could. Before Desirae, I didn’t even really know what a doula was but after meeting with her and learning more, I knew this was the right choice for me and my pregnancy and birth experience. I am so happy with my choice to use a doula and that she was that doula. Thanks for everything before, during, and after Emerson; you’ve been a huge help!”

“We cannot thank you enough for all you did for us throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum. Knowing you were there throughout the entire process was so crucial to our confidence and comfort. Our daughter’s birth would have been significantly different if you were not present. Your expertise, knowledge and voice were invaluable and we are beyond thankful you were there to stand up for us, let us know what was taking place, and what our rights were. our experience with you was phenomenal and we are SO grateful we found you!”

“Desirae’s expertise and methods greatly enhanced our birthing experience before, during, and postpartum. The knowledge and experiences she shared with us prior to the birth put us in a great relaxing state of mind and fully prepared us for what was to come. During the birth, Desirae was an advocate for us and supported us in any decision we made. My wife and I could concentrate on the birth knowing Desirae was by our side to help us with any support we needed. Postpartum Desirae often checked on the well being of my wife and child giving any advice and help needed along the way.
Her passion for supporting families during birth, one of the most special and important moments in life is truly evident. She was essential in ensuring we had an enjoyable and safe birth.”

“My first birth was traumatic because my baby got stuck and required 3.5 hours of pushing. For this birth, my second, I decided to work with different care providers, a different doula, and deliver in a different place to help me deal with the trauma. So, we hired Desirae to be our doula this time. We found her to be compassionate and passionate about supporting birthing families. I was fortunate that this birth turned out to be precipitous, although it meant the baby came only minutes after we called Desirae to come. I could tell that Desirae was truly sad that she wasn’t present for the birth. This was absolutely no fault of Desirae’s; she’d communicated very well how much time it would take her to get to the hospital, and my husband and I didn’t realize how quickly baby would come (I was 8cm dilated in triage!). Desirae came to see baby and me right after delivery and made me feel supported during postpartum difficulties like tongue tie/ breastfeeding difficulties. Even though I didn’t end up needing much support during birth, knowing that Desirae was on my team during my very anxious pregnancy (birth trauma, fertility challenges, general anxiety, etc.) was so valuable.”

“Desirae embodies everything a doula should be. She is kind, caring, thoughtful, and dedicated. When I first became pregnant and considered a doula, I pictured someone who was present during labor & delivery.

Desirae has been much more than that. She has provided support and knowledge from the beginning of my pregnancy, ensuring I was well-educated on my birth options and prepared to welcome my daughter into the world. I never felt as if she were simply doing a job, but rather that she was fully invested in my pregnancy and childbirth experience.  Because of this, she was with me every step of the way and allowed my birth experience to be as enjoyable and relaxing as it could possibly be.

I am confident her level of dedication is far above and beyond your average doula and I will not hesitate to have her partake in the birth of any of my future children.”

“Desirae was a wonderful doula, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. 

With a planned C-Section, it was great to have a knowledgeable support person in the pre-op room, recovery room, and postpartum.  Desirae was extremely patient and attentive, and she was our advocate in the hospital helping to explain procedures in ways that were easy to understand. 

Whether it was making sure my wife was hydrated and relaxed, or injecting helpful commentary while nurses and doctors attended to my wife, Desirae’s knowledge and demeanor was very much appreciated.  No doubt Desirae will not just be your doula, but will quickly be considered a friend.”

“Desirae was a wonderful support person to both my husband & me. We felt comfortable speaking our needs, & making requests, & knew Desirae was happy & willing to provide.

Before the delivery day, I was able to communicate thoughts & plans free to Desirae, letting her know about different aspects of my personality, expressing what I might find helpful on the big day. She was perfectly receptive. When the d.d. arrived, we called Desirae at 3:00 a.m. to come sleep at our house & be available as soon as I wanted her help. We felt no guilt making the call, knowing Desirae was happy to meet our needs even at such a crazy hour.

My labor was short & intense & I ended up delivering the baby at home, unplanned. Because Desirae had made it clear early on that she was willing to come to our house & not just the hospital for labor support, we were blessed to have someone there to help that we knew when our birth turned into an unplanned home birth.

It was a beautiful experience. Desirae was a large piece of the puzzle that lead to our confidence in success!”

“Desirae is equal parts professional and compassionate.

She goes above and beyond from the moment she is brought on as your doula from pregnancy, to labor/deliver, and postpartum. She single-handedly created the perfect birthing environment. Having listened completely to my goals & dreams to labor and deliver my rainbow baby naturally. She created a safe place, free from fear and anxiety through her tools of affirmations, support, and encouragement.

Without her I know I would not have successfully birthed my son, Dean, completely natural. But, more importantly, she gave me the tools to do so with courage, grace, strength, and free of fear and anxiety.

After an anxiety-ridden pregnancy I was worried that mindset would hinder my abilities, but thanks to Desirae I was able to labor and deliver in a mental and emotional state of bliss. She is a beautiful soul and anyone who uses her doula services will be blessed.”

“I will start by saying my experience with Desirae being our doula was surprisingly positive, relaxing and very enjoyable experience that I was not expecting. Prior to this experience my personal opinion was that the only person in the room with my wife should be me.

However after the birth of our first child it was clear that I had no idea how to support my wife the way she needed support. Although I did all the caring and helpful things any husband would, it was not enough needed for the experience of labor.

Already knowing this going into our second labor, I was still very much against a doula. I am a strong willed, outspoken, old school man that did not want someone stepping on my toes and ruining this experience. I was going into the day fully expecting a disaster where Desirae and I would be arguing. However all of my assumptions could not have been further from the truth.

Desirae provided something I could not, had the knowledge to keep my wife calm and focused and allowed me to focus on my wife. Unlike our first child birth all of the pressure was off of me. I didn’t have to try and understand everything that was going on and feel overwhelmed. I got the full experience with no distractions from hospital staff, running out for water, ice, staff, etc.

Desirae was professional, considerate, and compassionate. She immediately put my fears to rest making me comfortable knowing my role was to focus on my wife and the experience, while she handled the rest. Coming from someone that was against a doula I have come full circle and would strongly recommend everyone engage a doula for child birth. It only heightens how enjoyable this experience really is. For men who have the same concerns I did, although I cannot speak for all doulas, I can say you can put your fears to rest if you hire Desirae Whittle. She made the whole child birth experience that much better.”

“When Gina and I found out we were pregnant after 3 years of infertility and that it happened naturally, I knew Gina would want to have this baby as naturally as possible. She had mentioned that she would have liked a doula to assist in making this dream of going naturally a reality.

At first, I was very skeptical and felt a little threatened that someone besides myself would be helping Gina labor and that it wouldn’t have been that intimate setting I had envisioned. Well was I wrong.

Desirae, you are an amazing doula. I would have done my best in assisting Gina labor, but you made it a much more manageable labor/delivery. You had the knowledge, which I didn’t have, to assist Gina get through each and every contraction and each and every push. In addition, I was at ease when all the nurses left the room that Desirae would be there to recognize any complication if they were to arise. Even with all the classes Gina and I took it could never had prepared us for the labor and delivery process.

You also photographically captured pictures we would never have imagined obtaining, this added an amazing touch to your already great practice. Desirae, I could never thank you enough for everything you did for Gina. It was truly an amazing experience.”

“When I found out I was pregnant, I immediately began thinking about how I wanted the birth to be. I admired women who were able to have a natural, drug-free birth and I was intrigued.

After meeting with Desirae, it became clear that this was something I really wanted to do and that I could do it! She inspired me and motivated me to make it happen. I was impressed with her wealth of knowledge, professionalism and compassion right from the start.

She also ensured me that it was okay if something did get in the way of my plan because the most important thing was a healthy baby and mommy in the end. That made me feel better about my upcoming birth especially as a first-time mom not knowing what to expect. Throughout my pregnancy she was just as supportive and especially after I got diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes.

When I started feeling anxious about a scheduled induction, she calmed my fears and helped me focus on what was important. She made me feel comfortable. During my labor, she was nothing short of amazing. Desirae brought about a sense of peace and calm to my labor with her gentle and encouraging words. She helped me through the pain and was so hands-on during my whole labor, that I don’t know who worked harder! She was so professional with my doctors and nurses that even they were impressed and couldn’t stop talking about what a great doula I had.

I will definitely be using Desirae again in the future and recommend her to anyone looking for a supportive and compassionate doula!”