Kind words from our families…
“My partner and I had the joy of having Lola as our doula for our first birth! I delivered vaginally unmedicated and so much of that was made possible by Lola’s expertise and kind support. Leading up to the birth she thoughtfully walked us through birth and post partum planning, provided resources so we could make informed decisions ahead of time, and even came for a home visit! My husband and I often remarked that we felt we could not fail, because of how thoroughly Lola supported and empowered us. During labor, she was critical in my coping, as she provided consistent counter pressure and met whatever need came up. Her presence gave my husband peace of mind, so he could support me and stay present throughout the process. Even after the birth, Lola provided breastfeeding support and regular check-ins! We really could not fail with her in our corner.
Lola is incredible at what she does, and brings such warmth and confidence to her work - I have truly felt like she is part of our family, and I can’t imagine giving birth without her”. By M. J. and Baby E.
“Let me start by saying if you’re expecting a child and considering a doula, don’t even hesitate and go ahead and reach out to Lola for postpartum support! We got so lucky to welcome her into our life and home at such a beautiful yet difficult moment for our new family. Lola was our night doula and it was so comforting knowing our 2 week old was in such loving, capable hands. Being able to sleep soundly those nights helped me more than I can even articulate.
What I most appreciated about Lola was her unique blend of professionalism and warmth. She is organized, punctual and has a kick-ass business style, yet she’s flexible, so fun and easy to work with and has an enormous heart! Sometimes I wouldn't even go to bed right away because I really just wanted to hang and chat with her. From the extra special gifts she left for our family to all the comforting texts to the wonderful Brazilian music group she recommended for J’s play time, I was just overjoyed with how supported we felt. I had an unexpected early delivery and Lola came to my rescue before her first shift to drop off a Spectra pump I could use while waiting for my insurance one to arrive. On so many levels, she is the epitome of the doula philosophy - care for the whole family, the birthing parent, the newborn and everybody’s wellbeing. My partner and I would look forward to every single night Lola was scheduled and we would have kept her on for many more months (nights and days!) if we could.” by N.M.
“My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Lola for the birth of our first child. My sister had worked with Lola a year prior for the unmedicated birth of her son--she credits Lola with helping her get through labor without an epidural which was enough of an endorsement for me. Lola was amazing and steadfast throughout the prenatal, labor, and postpartum periods and I highly recommend her for your birthing support needs! She listens without judgement, offers feedback and tips when appropriate and helpful, and advocates for you and your family both in and out of the delivery room.
Tangible contributions:
-Prenatal home visit: Lola came and observed our baby logistics setup (nursery, sleeping, changing, feeding etc.); she offered some helpful advice about how to better arrange clothes in the nursery and having a feeding backup plan in case breastfeeding didn't work out
-Natural induction movements and acupressure points: Lola shared a handful of movements to do both solo and with my husband to make space for the baby and naturally induce labor which included acupressure points that I swear helped my baby come two days before her due date
-TENS Unit: she let us try out the TENS Unit weeks before we had our baby so we could get comfortable with it; this was INSTRUMENTAL during contractions
-Postpartum home visit: she gave some great breastfeeding and bottle feeding tips and provided closure on the whole experience
Intangible contributions:
-Helping my husband and I feel empowered in the delivery room
-Endless moral support through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum
THANK YOU LOLA!” By K. M. and Baby R.
“One of the best decisions we made early in my pregnancy was to work with a postpartum doula. New parenthood is filled with enough challenges and transitions on its own. The reality of this pandemic and its limitations added a whole new layer of caution and potential isolation. I’m so thankful Lola chose to be on our team. I’d had an early induction followed by a 19 hr labor that ended in an emergency c-section. My husband and I were so exhausted and drained, to say the least. Lola moved things around in her schedule and met us at home within hours of our being discharged from the hospital. And she showed up for us constantly from that moment - in the way of showing us the ropes of all things bathing, breast pump, baby hygiene, changing diapers, carefully organizing baby’s changing station, dresser, and clothes. Patiently sharing helpful tips/recommendations on everything from swaddling to tummy time; from bottle nipples to baby-safe products, toys, etc. This and so much more. My breastfeeding journey, in particular, was taxing and she was consistently helpful, encouraging, nonjudgmental while my husband, baby, and I found our way.
I think my favorite thing about Lola is simply how safe she made my little one feel. Due to covid, my sweet and affectionate baby has not been held or loved by anyone, really. I’m so grateful for the safe love and warmth she’s been shown by Lola these past three months. To work with Lola is to support an entrepreneur and small business owner. Professionalism and genuine care. Advocacy and support. To work with her is also to invest in you, your little one, your support system (partner, family, etc), and the very sensitive and crucial postpartum period of the fourth trimester.
This season will always hold a special place in my heart and Lola is such a big part of that”. By B. I. and Baby M.
“Our family is so lucky to have had Lola by our side during pregnancy, birth and beyond!… My husband and I felt so supported by Lola during every step of the way – it’s so hard to imagine what will happen in the birthing suite as a first time mom, but she was extremely helpful in preparing us for all situations. Education is one of the biggest gifts she gave us, which helped us feel prepared and confident going into this new and tremendous situation.
Lola is a rockstar. When I started contractions at 2am she was there for me, even while I let my husband sleep! We worked together (along with my calls to the hospital) to find out the best time for me to go in. I was very overwhelmed with the pain and even though my plan was the labor naturally Lola was there, understanding and wholeheartedly supportive when things needed to change. I didn’t feel judged but instead felt celebrated for listening to my body and honoring my needs. I am so thankful we had someone like Lola who is ready to pivot and follow the birthing person’s need at a moment’s notice.
Every step of the way Lola was calm, encouraging, and I keep using this word but it’s the most important: *supportive*. Anything that I needed, as a nervous person in labor for the first time, Lola provided. She was (and still is!) my cheerleader and source of wisdom when I’m unsure. I was so thankful to have her arm’s length away during my birth and am still so incredibly thankful to have her just a text away during postpartum. If you are reading this review I hope you reach out to Lola so you can experience her excitement and joy around birth and babies. It is infectious and such a beautiful thing! Thank you, from all three of us, Lola!” by L. J. and Baby A.
