Annie has been a blessing since the moment she entered our lives with the birth of our second child. We worked with different postpartum doulas after our first pregnancy, but Annie truly stands out. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, responsible, and – most importantly for us – deeply caring. I knew from the first night she arrived that I could actually relax, because Annie would show the same diligence and care with our newborn daughter that I would as her mother. Indeed, our daughter loved and trusted Annie so much that we begged her to stay with us as long as possible. And importantly, we never felt judged by Annie for our postpartum choices – only supported. Similarly, Annie cared for me with extraordinary tenderness and expertise for over a month as I recovered (with complications) as an exhausted postpartum mom. Whether it was with a warm meal or supportive words, Annie was like a second mother to me, as well as to our daughter. And she is one of the most responsible people we’ve ever met: she’s always punctual, thorough, and professional. We consider ourselves blessed beyond measure to have found Annie, and we would absolutely work with her again. We cannot recommend Annie highly enough.

-Samantha and Neil

Annie was beyond wonderful as my doula!! As a first time mom I was constantly questioning myself and panicking about every little thing, and Annie was always quick to respond to any question I had with great information. Her calm and kind demeanor always made me feel more relaxed. I think the 2 biggest things I could have never known I would have needed ( but made a world of difference ) was her help crafting a carefully thought out birth plan, and being in the labor room with me to help with my contractions. If it weren’t for Annie I definitely wouldn’t have been prepared for all of the questions, tests, and injections they press you for at the hospital. Annie and I had a zoom call to create my birth plan where she patiently answered every single question I had (and I had a lot!). My labor was 28 hours and Annie helped me so much during that time with stretches, massage, candles, and essential oils. Seriously I could not recommend her enough!! Annie is a true angel and she was an absolute essential part of my pregnancy and birth.

-Hannah and Adrian

Annie came to our rescue during a much needed time when our baby Aiden was only a few weeks old. She started off helping us in the night, which was so unbelievably amazing! To be able to get the extra rest during those night hours was a game changer. I rested well knowing Annie was actually better at getting Aiden to stop crying than I was. Always so gentle and loving, she seemed to know just how to rock or sway to get him quickly back into his slumber.

Once we no longer needed night shift help, Annie continued to support us through daytimes and evenings. She was always so great at helping me (who had no prior experience with babies) feel at ease and confident in my job as a new mother.

In addition to being an extremely pleasant person, Annie comes with a plethora of knowledge all things pregnancy, postpartum mother to baby. If there was ever a question I had that she didn’t know the answer to, I would receive a evidence-based well researched answer via lengthy text or long verbal explanation next time we met. Her thoroughness and attention to detail is impeccable.

I had trouble keeping up my food consumption to a level that would facilitate maximum lactation for my baby. Annie would frequently surprise me with snacks to help. She even made me delicious homemade lactation cookies, and delivered them warm fresh from the oven!

Annie is such a wonderful doula, we are so grateful to have had her help during such a precious time in our lives. We really couldn’t have asked for any better, someone as kind, smart, and passionate about her work.

Thank you forever Annie!

-Alissa, Nat and Aiden

It is something so special and obvious when one finds their calling. After working with Annie, it is clear she has done just that. I had a unique pregnancy situation where my partner was not able to physically present until the day of birth. Annie was a huge support for me-more than I could have ever expected or asked for. She went out of her way countless times whenever I had a question/concern and always found great resources (like labor acupuncture, cloth diapers and placenta encapsulation, etc).She was always conscious of my budget and preferences. Her yoga, massage and sessions were top notch (and I myself am certified to teach yoga). She was always easy to get a hold of, kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She provided hand made gifts, books and goodie bags that you can tell she put research and her heart into. She truly cares about her clients. I appreciated all the tiny details she put into things-like bringing a salt lamp and tea lights to the hospital. Music was an important part of my birth and she found the perfect playlist that even my partner loved. She was a calm presence and support to myself and family during my very long and complicated labor. She made sure I had whatever I needed before, during and after. I highly recommend Annie as a doula to anyone in search of one. Thank you Annie what you did for me, I will forever be grateful for you.

-Tiffany and Art

We absolutely love Annie and are infinitely grateful for her loving support during the early days with our baby. Initially I was nervous to welcome someone into our home during such a tender and vulnerable time, but Annie’s calm presence instantly pacified my worries. She is intuitive with little ones and has a very calm and peaceful presence. She offered advice when I needed it while also yielding to and respecting my approach. Annie is very reliable, kind and nurturing.

-Kayla and Andrew

Annie's wisdom, compassion and calming energy were invaluable as we prepared for the birth of our daughter. As first-time parents, Annie helped ease our anxiety and provided unwavering support when unexpected changes arose towards the end of my pregnancy. She led me through an amazing yoga session and helped me stay connected to my body and my baby when I was feeling overwhelmed. We are eternally grateful for her care and warmth during such a transformational time in our lives. Thank you Annie!

-Lauren & Tanner

We hired Annie to be our labor doula for the birth of our first child, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. Throughout everything, Annie was compassionate, flexible, warm, supportive, and so knowledgeable, even in the face of what turned out to be complicated circumstances! Around 32 weeks of pregnancy, our doctors started talking about inducing—even though this was outside of the normal “on call” window for a doula, Annie made it clear she would be there when we needed her, which was so comforting for us. Even before the baby arrived, Annie worked with us on various things, including some amazing prenatal yoga and finalizing our birth plan. She even brought goodie baskets of things to help with relaxation and to prepare me for labor. Our baby ended up arriving only a couple of weeks before his due date, and Annie came to the hospital right away when we called her. She is really knowledgeable about different positions and massage to ease labor pains, as well as making sure the environment was as relaxing as possible. She was there when we needed her, but also knew how to step back and be out of the way if that was what we needed. She was great support both to me, the birthing person, and to my husband. After our baby was born, she also helped us out with some postnatal support, including a wonderful massage, and coming to our house a couple of evenings a week to help us with baby care. At the time, we were dealing with some pretty intense witching hours, and Annie brought us suggestions for additional ways to calm our baby, which helped enormously. Overall, we are super happy that we had Annie as part of our support crew for the birth of our baby, and for part of the postpartum period, and highly recommend her to anyone considering hiring a doula!

-Eleanor and Patrick

Annie is your One Stop Doula Shop! What more could a family ask for than a yoga/massage therapist/Montessorian Doula?? We were so impressed with the advice provided when we would ask her questions. She was also well researched, supportive of our decisions, and utilized her resources/contacts to provide recommendations or referrals. She nailed it every time. Annie paid special attention to our 3 year old daughter and went over the top to help her prepare emotionally on the journey to becoming a big sister. This is where her interest and love for children was a major benefit as our doula!! Annie orchestrated a family yoga class that incorporated strategies our daughter could use during labor that could provide relief for mom and emotional outlets for her if she was feeling worried about mama. It was adorable and our daughter definitely remembered what Annie taught her when she welcomed her new baby sister. Annie always made it a point to include Big Sister as our own relationship blossomed! With Annie, it wasn’t just about preparing mom for labor and delivery. It was about supporting our entire family as we embarked upon a transformational journey to become a family of 4. She was ALWAYS available and every additional service she offered just brought us all closer and made the journey more enjoyable. As we said, Annie offers it all from A to Z and you will be very grateful for her presence and continued support if you choose Annie as your doula!

-Laird and Jackie