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I’m very happy to have worked with Alisha as my doula for my third and most recent birth. There were lots of uncertainties regarding delivery with this pregnancy due to some unforeseen circumstances, but she was able to provide helpful support in the days leading up to delivery, including prenatal yoga, as well as throughout my entire labor. She helped both my husband and I feel at ease with each stage of labor and was able to help me make the best choices for me and my situation. She gave helpful suggestions for movement and position changes, offered positive encouragement, and provided helpful counter pressure where needed while directing my husband. Without her there, my birth would have gone very differently. Additionally she was able to capture tender moments on camera that will be invaluable to me. Her gentle nature kept a calm presence in the room but she was still a great advocate for me and my wishes. I’m honored to have worked with her and highly recommend her services.

Alisha Stephens was my doula for my last birth. She was wonderful! I was very nervous to give birth without an epidural. She gave me moral support before and during the birth. She did a great job applying counter pressure. Also, the last part of the birth was very difficult for me because I stopped progressing and my baby’s heart rate was dropping. Alisha helped me to cope with the pain and worry and frequently reassured me that my baby would be fine. It was so nice having her there to cheer me on and help ease the pain and stress. She is a wonderful doula, and I would highly recommend her!

Alisha was an amazing doula! She helped me birth my second and third child. Both were big babies (10lbs 8oz, and 10lbs 15 oz). I birthed them naturally and having Alisha there made a world of difference. I didn’t have a doula with my first and I so wish I had. I love that she met with us ahead of time. She really got to know my husband and me, and what I wanted from the birthing experience. After one birth the doctors were asking all the questions about vitamin k and shots and all that. I had completely forgotten what I had decided (I mean I had just birthed a giant baby after all) and Alisha was able to remind me what my plan was. I get bossy and cranky when I’m in labor. It didn’t faze her at all. When I’d snap that people needed to stop touching me she would be the first to get her hands off. When I’d demand pressure she was right there again. She was great about suggesting positions, and also shutting up during the times I didn’t want to even hear people breathing. Basically she listened to me, and respected me really really well. And the peppermint oil she had really really helped with nausea. There are parts of my births that I absolutely do not what others to know about. I have no doubt that Alisha will keep everything confidential and not discuss my personal information. Even after my babies were born she went above and beyond. The hospital gave me the blanket they had wrapped my first son in. For some reason the nurse wouldn’t let me keep the one from my second son. Alisha got it sorted for me.