Testimonials

“I really do wish I had a doula for the births of my two children. Having someone with experience may have helped me make different choices in the delivery process as well as prepare a birth plan.  I would have liked to have had someone with this special knowledge through such an important process.  And having a doula does not mean you have to have a “natural birth” but it opens you up to ideas that may make the birth a more empowering and enjoyable experience.  The Get Babied! doulas all seem very caring and genuine.”  Susan C. King MD, Board Certified Family Physician

“Stephanie was not only a comfort to have around while I was in labor, but she was also knowledgeable about what was going on. When my water broke and contractions did not follow, the doctors wanted me to take pitocin to induce labor since there was a risk of an infection. I had heard that pitocin could make the labor more painful. Since I wanted to have a natural childbirth, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to handle the pain enough to avoid the epidural. Stephanie had suggestions for getting the labor going without pitocin. She walked the hospital aisles with me for hours. In between breaks, I used a breast pump. These tactics did bring on labor, but it proved not to be strong enough to significantly cause dilation. In the end had to take the pitocin. After taking the pitocin, the contractions became intense and almost unbearable. Stephanie helped me manage the pain by massaging my lower back. Thanks to her support, I was able to give birth to our daughter without an epidural.

Elise Wernimont

My husband, Tom, was also glad we chose to have a doula. When my water broke late at night, Tom contacted Ame, the doula on call, who told us what to expect when we went to the hospital. Her experience helped us to make the decision to wait until the morning to go to the hospital. The next day at the hospital, Tom was grateful to have Stephanie at my side while he was busy arranging to have friends watch our toddler and pick my mother up from the airport.

Thank you Stephanie and Ame for helping us feel more empowered for the birth of our second child, Elise”. – Angela mom to Isaac (2 years) and Elise (born 5/19/2010)

“I wish that I had met Margaret before the birth of my first child. I certainly learned that childbirth is unpredictable and can be overwhelming when it’s time to make important decisions.  She carefully reviewed our birth plan and was graceful with her recommendations and advice.  Margaret was flexible and adaptable with our needs. Our birth was in a hospital, and Margaret made the experience personal and comforting.  Having Margaret with us during the birth of our second child, helped our overall confidence. Margaret is a nurturing advisor that educates and assists beautifully with the birthing experience.” Kim Scoulios

“Ame did a great job – a great vibe in the delivery room.” -Devin Garza, MD Renaissance Women’s Group

Devin Garza, MD

I used a doula, Ame from Get Babied!, and she was amazing!  My husband was concerned at first about the whole “backseat” thing, but once he met Ame he felt a ton better; and after our birth experience he was soooo happy we had a doula and he raves about her too!  For my husband the big thing was that Ame helped him, help me.   Seriously the two of them were such a team together, hubby held my hands and talked / breathed with me and Ame did some hip pressing / massage during the contractions.  It’s hard to describe but really it was so wonderful having a doula and it was a great experience for my husband as well.  For a personal comparison, I didn’t have a doula with my first and my husband was much less involved that time. – Michelle – mom to Megan (2 years) and Ryan (6 months)


Please know Dave & I were/are so impressed with all of your love and support Ame – we’ve been pro-doula speaking to all of our expecting friends – hoping at least one of them will call and request your services!  You guys are incredible and we’re truly grateful! PS – every doula needs a rock star pose for her album! (Jill & Dave – parents to Dominic 6 months)



“We hired the doulas at GetBabied for the birth of our second baby.  Our first labor and delivery were very long and hard and we promised ourselves that having a doula would be high-priority for our next experience.

When I went into labor this time, our Get Babied! doula was on call and met us at the hospital within an hour of our arrival.  She was like a relaxing breath of fresh air when she arrived and continued to be a huge source of support throughout our natural labor and delivery.  She used aromatherapy, accupressure, massage, breathing and relaxation techniques to help me stay calm and focused.  At some point during active labor, my contractions slowed way down while I was lying on my side.  My doula massaged my calves and feet and I felt like it was a spa retreat right there in the middle of labor.

Her presence also allowed my husband to take breaks, eat as needed, and feel reassured throughout the process.  She had clearly had experience with what was available and helpful in the hospital (like squatting bars, telemetry for monitoring, showers, etc) and suggested those as we needed them.  Overall, our Get Babied! doula was an incredibly valuable, confident, and calm presence.  She kept us feeling good about our ability to have the natural birth we wanted and we could not have done it without her.

I also had the incredibly fabulous experience of a prenatal massage from Stephanie Scott.  What a wonderful treat!  Stephanie knows exactly how to make a pregnant woman feel pampered.

We highly recommend the doulas at Get Babied to everyone who asks about our birth experience.  If we find ourselves pregnant again, we look forward to having one of the Get Babied ladies there for us again!”- Annie — mommy to Luke (2 yrs) and Kate (2 days)”

“I decided very late in my pregnancy to attempt natural childbirth and knew I needed support in trying to obtain my goal. I had not met any of the doulas with Get Babied before going to the hospital. My Get Babied! doula arrived within the hour of being called even though it was the middle of the night.  She  was everything I was hoping to find in a doula.  She had a calming and reassuring presence about her.  She had several suggestions and tools to help me be more comfortable (massage, counter pressure, birthing ball, fan, scented oils, position suggestions, encouragement).  Perhaps the most invaluable part of her service was how she was able to guide my husband and help him find useful ways to be involved.  I’m very glad I contacted Get Babied!  Birthing naturally has been the most empowering thing I’ve ever done.  I’m certain I wouldn’t have reached my goal without my doula’s help!”- Bethany, mom to Violet (3) and Archer (2 weeks)


“Right after meeting Margaret, we knew she was the right person to be our doula. She asked us lots of questions and was genuinely interested in our experiences, thoughts, and feeling. Once we hired her she immediately started to prepare for the birth. She did research and asked more questions. Margaret is active in the doula community and readily uses this great resource for information and ideas. When I expressed an interest in using hypnosis, she was able to borrow some hypnosis recordings for me to listen to. These were key to my relaxed and swift natural birth. I would recommend Margaret to anyone who is looking for a doula who will be there for you during your pregnancy and not just the birth.” Rachel Miles