What my clients say…..

I was very concerned about being able to take care of my first child. I didn’t have any experience 

taking care of a baby, also my whole family lives in Europe, so I didn’t have any help from them.

My priority was to learn breastfeeding. I have heard so many bad stories about breast infections and other problems so I wanted professional help to avoid these kinds of problems. Beth’s help was more then I ever expected. Thanks to her knowledge and care the first few weeks of totally new life with the baby in the house went great and smoothly. Straight away she noticed what I am doing wrong with breastfeeding and corrected it, this way I never had pain, and any kind of problems with breastfeeding. I continued to breastfeeding for over a year. My son was a very happy and healthy boy; he never cried and never got sick during his first year of life.

Beth also helped me to organize my house and baby stuff.  She instructed me and my husband about basic baby care: diaper change, bath, cutting the nails, etc. It was a great help, because it was all new to us and we had no idea what to do.

Beth was also a great emotional help for me. She was an excellent companion, great resource of knowledge, and a good friend. I could call her any time if I had a problem and she would always help me with it.

Finding Beth was the best thing for our whole family. She made sure I am eating and drinking right and I have enough rest. She took care of laundry, and all those little things that are so difficult to think 

about in the fist days after child birth. Thanks to her we could really enjoy our baby, have time for the family and not worry about anything.

If I have another child, I will use her help again. I couldn’t think 

of anybody better then her. I would recommend her to all my friends and all the people who seek the best quality care. She is truly amazing!

--Lucy Ketley

Before deciding to hire a doula I was overwhelmed by the thought of caring for a newborn alone. I was scared and wanted reassurance that everything would be ok.  I felt comfortable in Beth’s presence and knew she would help me feel comfortable as a new mother.

Beth was there for me when I needed her, even if I just needed her to keep me company.

--Danielle Robertson

Beth was a wonderful help to my family with the arrival of our third child.  We knew the basics of taking care of a newborn.  I just needed to get some rest!  Beth would arrive at our house late in the afternoon, carry my newborn son close in a baby sling and play with my daughters then ages 5 and 3, outside while I napped.  She would help with dinner and help us get everyone ready for bed.   I could then spend time nursing my baby and bonding with him late into the night.  My daughters looked forward to her arrival and she made the most difficult time of day with young children pass quickly.  Beth is a joy.  Every mother of a newborn should be lucky enough to have the support of a such a wonderful Doula!

 --Elizabeth Trapp

I was terrified to have to cope alone with both the baby and my 2-year-old. I knew that I would need my sleep, and only would have an opportunity to nap while the 2-year-old was napping.

Beth’s flexibility was vital. My husband's father died the day I gave birth, so I had next to no time to find help. The lactation consultant at the hospital recommended Beth, and after talking to her I had no hesitations in hiring her.

There was no one thing, but a multitude of small things that meant that hiring Beth was a good decision: the two hours of napping without me hearing a pip from the baby and without being the least bit worried because she was with her, the sandwiches she made for my midnight snacking (well all night snacking), the laundry that magically disappeared from the washer and turned up dry and folded, the answers to my questions and the calm presence in my otherwise all absorbing sleepless baby universe.

To be able to enjoy the baby, because I knew that Beth was there to help with both the mine and the baby's needs.  Because she brought a sense of ease that reminded me how babies are fun and not the scariest thing on earth.

And because it is ok, even good, to know that you need help and then ask for it. 

--Pia Eskildsen