When I first got pregnant, I knew I wanted to find a doula, but the idea of choosing the right one felt overwhelming with how many providers are out there. Thankfully, a close friend who was pregnant at the same time referred me to Amanda—and after our initial phone call, I immediately knew she was the perfect fit for our birth experience and for the kind of support I wanted throughout my pregnancy. From the very beginning, Amanda was so attentive and reassuring. She was always available to answer my questions and thoughtfully checked in on me, especially as we got closer to our prenatal sessions. Both our virtual meeting and our in-person prenatal visit were thorough, informative, and calming. She even introduced us to her backup doula, Shelly, who was lovely as well, though thankfully Amanda was able to attend my birth herself since our timing worked out perfectly. Throughout my pregnancy, Amanda made sure both my husband and I felt completely supported. She offered tools, education, and encouragement that helped us feel confident and prepared. In the final two weeks leading up to my due date, when I went overdue, she stayed in touch every single day—not just with me, but also with my husband and my grandma, who were part of my support team. She never made me feel like any question was too small or too personal, and her warmth and calm presence were such a comfort. When labor finally began (after my third cervical sweep!), my water broke and everything started moving quickly. My grandma drove me to the hospital, and as soon as she called Amanda, she was on her way. Even when parts of my birth plan started to change and things didn’t go exactly as I had imagined, Amanda made me feel empowered and supported in every decision. She helped me through contractions, guided me into different labor positions, and created the most peaceful birth environment that I requested and envisioned —string lights, calming music, and all. She held my hand, reassured me, and worked seamlessly alongside my husband and grandma until our baby arrived that night. She never once left my side. Her energy, her compassion, and her ability to bring such calm and grounding to the room made all the difference in my birth experience. I truly believe my body responded better because of her presence—her guidance helped my husband and grandma know exactly how to support me, while she held space for me emotionally and spiritually. A week after our birth, Amanda came to our home for a postpartum visit. She spent time talking with both me and my husband, checking in on our physical and emotional well-being, and offering helpful advice as we navigated the first days with our newborn. She made sure we knew she was still there for us anytime we needed support in the future. We are endlessly grateful for Amanda and can’t recommend her enough. She was everything we could have hoped for and more—a calming presence, a source of knowledge and strength, and a true gift to have by our side. I will absolutely hire her again for any future births. Thank you, Amanda, for making our experience so peaceful, positive, and empowering.