From my Facebook page:
'I feel like I couldn't have had a better experience with anyone else. Deanna was the just the right Doula for my husband and me. She has the perfect combination of well researched knowledge and undogmatic presence to give my husband and I so much reassurance and support every step of the way. And she has so much optimism and warmth, and gives great tips on everything from Yoga to hypnobirthing, breastfeeding... the list goes on. She knows the various caregiver and healthcare providers and works with so many different partners, who also have wonderful things to say about her. I feel really fortunate that our paths crossed. Thank you so much Deanna. You have a gift, and you ARE a gift to all of us mothers who have come to spend time with you.' -- Elisa
'Deanna was our doula during the birth of our son William. The tremendous support she gave us, both before and during the delivery, helped shape our experience into one we will treasure forever. I whole-heartedly appreciate how she empowered and guided us both through those amazing hours of labour! It was such an overwhelming time, being first time parents and away from the comforts of our home country. Having Deanna with us through the challenges of labour was an honour, and we feel her presence hugely enhanced our first ever experience of labour and birth.' -- Catherine
'Deanna was an Angel!! The day I met her it was like she was sent to me for my baby's birth. Without her I don't think I would have lasted even 3hrs. But I will never forget that night in the labour room she was my mental & physical strength, she was a great support to both my husband & me. She was so well organized & had amazing ideas that made me feel so comfortable. I had a very difficult doctor but with Deanna's support and she being part of my delivery just made us feels so encouraged. Deanna will always be remembered and I shall one day tell my beautiful daughter Keiana that she was born not only in the arms of her daddy but also a warm loving doula was there to welcome her into this world!' -- Shereen
'To be honest, I don't know what we would have done without Deanna. She helped to keep things together in our very long labour. I think it stretched us - my husband and I - both physically, mentally and emotionally, but Deanna was like our personal cheerleader: always optimistic and upbeat, and totally supportive and encouraging. She stayed with us at the medical center two nights in a row until our son arrived on New Year's Eve and then came back the next day to check on us. It wasn't only moral support that she provided; her tips on birthing positions, discomfort relief and her big bag of tricks made us feel that we were in good hands all the time. We could not have possibly coped without her, and we are very blessed and grateful for her. Being with us for such a long and important stretch makes us feel like she is now part of our little family! Thanks Deanna for everything!' -- Annette
'I feel like I couldn't have had a better experience with anyone else. Deanna was the just the right Doula for my husband and me. She has the perfect combination of well researched knowledge and undogmatic presence to give my husband and I so much reassurance and support every step of the way. And she has so much optimism and warmth, and gives great tips on everything from Yoga to hypnobirthing, breastfeeding... the list goes on. She knows the various caregiver and healthcare providers and works with so many different partners, who also have wonderful things to say about her. I feel really fortunate that our paths crossed. Thank you so much Deanna. You have a gift, and you ARE a gift to all of us mothers who have come to spend time with you.' -- Elisa
'Deanna was our doula during the birth of our son William. The tremendous support she gave us, both before and during the delivery, helped shape our experience into one we will treasure forever. I whole-heartedly appreciate how she empowered and guided us both through those amazing hours of labour! It was such an overwhelming time, being first time parents and away from the comforts of our home country. Having Deanna with us through the challenges of labour was an honour, and we feel her presence hugely enhanced our first ever experience of labour and birth.' -- Catherine
'Deanna was an Angel!! The day I met her it was like she was sent to me for my baby's birth. Without her I don't think I would have lasted even 3hrs. But I will never forget that night in the labour room she was my mental & physical strength, she was a great support to both my husband & me. She was so well organized & had amazing ideas that made me feel so comfortable. I had a very difficult doctor but with Deanna's support and she being part of my delivery just made us feels so encouraged. Deanna will always be remembered and I shall one day tell my beautiful daughter Keiana that she was born not only in the arms of her daddy but also a warm loving doula was there to welcome her into this world!' -- Shereen
'To be honest, I don't know what we would have done without Deanna. She helped to keep things together in our very long labour. I think it stretched us - my husband and I - both physically, mentally and emotionally, but Deanna was like our personal cheerleader: always optimistic and upbeat, and totally supportive and encouraging. She stayed with us at the medical center two nights in a row until our son arrived on New Year's Eve and then came back the next day to check on us. It wasn't only moral support that she provided; her tips on birthing positions, discomfort relief and her big bag of tricks made us feel that we were in good hands all the time. We could not have possibly coped without her, and we are very blessed and grateful for her. Being with us for such a long and important stretch makes us feel like she is now part of our little family! Thanks Deanna for everything!' -- Annette
