Having a doula was such an amazing (and necessary) part of our delivery! We honestly didn’t know how we would have gotten through labor and delivery without Sandy.
Her support — from back massages to mental preparation and guidance — created a safe space for us. We are so grateful and definitely want her at all future births.
We love Sandy!
I did not think I needed a doula — but it turned out to be the greatest thing ever! Sandy was amazing and made me and my husband feel comfortable immediately. She was enormously helpful as we made decisions that felt right for us. I honestly couldn’t imagine my birth without her there, and I…
Having a birth doula was something that always intrigued me. Upon being admitted, Sandy stayed for 18 hours and was by my side attending to every need — stretches, massages, and movement until labor progressed. Then she continued providing support to me and my husband. She kept me in a “warrior” headspace and gave me…
Sandy stayed with us through everything — helping with big and little things from getting towels and pillowcases to supporting breast milk expression when my baby was rushed to the NICU. Her ability to work with the UCSD team meant that she created so much value, and she worked like a dream team with my…
Sandy was a literal lifesaver through our birthing experience! When she entered the room, the entire process became calm and focused. I trusted her immediately and felt so grateful to be in her capable hands. She was also incredibly helpful to my husband — giving him a break and allowing him to take in the…
My birth experience was so much harder than I could have ever prepared for. I expected a gradual onset of contractions and to be able to cope with the pain. That did not happen. As I entered 15 hours of back labor, I was at my absolute breaking point when Sandy showed up to my…
I am so grateful that I met Sandy and hired her as my doula for the birth of my baby girl. She made me feel so safe during the whole birth process and was truly such a blessing! Sandy has a calming presence and energy — she got me into the right headspace every step…