Love Letters

I initially questioned the need for a doula during my pregnancy, but as a first-time mom, I quickly found myself overwhelmed trying to navigate my upcoming birth. 

Making the decision to hire Renée changed my entire plan and gave me a better outcome than I could have imagined. Renée opened up a world of knowledge; she was flexible, empowering, and caring. She supported me through changing providers late in my pregnancy, flipping a breeched baby, preparing for delivery, breastfeeding challenges, and all of the overwhelm that comes along with this process. Most of all, she supported my husband in ways that allowed him to be present and feel empowered during labor and delivery. 

In the hospital, she advocated for me and my husband and did everything she could to help us maintain our birth plan and wishes. She was there when I went into labor, even unexpectedly and at one in the morning, and after the birth of our baby girl. 

Without Renée as our doula, I don’t think I would have had the natural birth, easy recovery, and success with breastfeeding that I have had as a first-time mom. I would, and plan to, have a doula for any future pregnancies I may have. Her support has been invaluable!

– Siliato-Perez Family

Kristi was an excellent trainer and resource to prepare my husband and I for labor and delivery! She guided us through asking questions of my provider and all methods of coping mechanisms to achieve the unmedicated vaginal birth I envisioned. I’m so pleased with her help and support and would highly recommend her to anyone going on the same journey.

I get a little emotional writing this because your love and support throughout my pregnancy and labor was truly unforgettable. I am so blessed to have had such a beautiful birth and I know deep down inside that it wouldn’t have been possible without you. Hugo and I gained an abundance of knowledge while working with you and we are eternally grateful for everything you taught us. Your support before, during, and after our son’s birth was the best investment we could have made. 

Thank you for your love, light, and guidance. 

We love you. xoxo.

– Paige, Hugo, and Dean

The Best Experience Ever! I had to drop a quick note about how amazing my experience with Kristi and she was during my pregnancy and birth. It was seriously the best! Kristi is an absolute superstar! She’s like that positive, motivating friend you wish you had. We clicked right away, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Kristi had my back the whole way through. She answered all my questions and kept me calm. Her support was priceless. Kristi helped me get ready physically and mentally. It felt like having a personal coach. When the big day came, Kristi was there, guiding me through it all. She made labor feel empowering, not scary. Kristi is more than a doula; she’s like family. She genuinely cares about you and your experience. In short, if you want a doula service that feels like having a supportive friend and family member, Kristi is the way to go. My journey was incredible because of her. Thanks a million Kristi for making this a time I’ll always cherish!

Renée was a calm, caring, & informative presence throughout our pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience with our first daughter.  From the moment we met her, she put our first-time-parent minds at ease, and we felt instantly more confident about the journey ahead of us.  She was there every step of the way and thoroughly explained answers to any and all questions my husband and I had.  Having her as a resource was (and still is!) priceless.

– The Mack Family