Her warm and nurturing nature put me to ease right away. She was very attentive not just during labor but also leading up to my due date and postpartum. Her medical background added to her being a great support person. She took tender care of my newborn and assured me verbally where she was when the midwife went to work on me.  She was great with our older kids as well and helped them navigate the birthing space when needed. She arrived swiftly when we were ready.

Upon arrival she thoughtfully presented us with a birth candle and me a scented eye pillow. We also had her do our birth photography, and she did an amazing job. She beautifully captured the most significant moments and the environment before and after birth. She somehow managed to tend to my needs while also remaining camera ready at the same time.

I would recommend her to anyone who asks.” 

~Rose B.

Nicole came in and was a calming and comforting presence and having her was like having a second doula. She was beyond kind, went miles above and beyond to get beautiful photos but also to make sure our birth experience was positive and filled with support. We found her to be non-judgemental, incredibly helpful and overall just a wonderful addition to our birth team that helped make the experience extraordinarily special.

Her first hand experience as a birthing person and knowledge of the medical field has made Nicole both deeply empathetic and intuitive about the personal, profound moments of birth. Prior to the big day, Nicole cared to find out what was important to us and exactly what we wanted (and didn’t want!)- and as such captured moments and frames that we will always cherish. We highly recommend her for any work in the birth sphere, and think any family would be lucky to have her eye, artistry and empathy in the room for their birth.”

~Summer NeSmith-Done and Katareena NeSmith-Done

Nicole showed up, handled the situation, and commanded the room in a way I couldn’t in my state, and I am forever grateful. She ensured a smoother birth going forward and LISTENED to what little I could communicate, and there is no grief for the birth that might have been.

Nicole was a key part of my birth team, and I recommend her wholeheartedly. “

~Lauren

Despite being a last-minute replacement, she immediately put us at ease with her professionalism, compassion, and expertise.

Throughout the entire birth process, she was a constant source of support, providing my wife with comfort measures to help her through contractions and emotional support to keep her focused and positive. Her calming presence and guidance helped us navigate the challenges of labor and delivery with confidence.

We can't express enough how grateful we are for her help in bringing our baby into the world. Her dedication to her work and her genuine care for our family made all the difference in our birth experience. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a doula who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and skilled in supporting families during childbirth.”

-Elwyn & Nick Meehan

Nicole was with us throughout my very long labor. She even led us through mindful meditation which worked to get our baby to drop! She was a huge support for my husband as well. Making sure he took breaks when needed. We ended up in a emergency C Section but she talked is through it and didn’t leave us till we were settled and comfortable with baby in our arms. She also came for a few postpartum visits which were very helpful. Making sure we had the proper set up so I could literally do nothing except heal and care for our little new baby. She is amazing and will definitely need her for our next baby!”

-Rebecca

I was already in early labor the first time I met Nicole. She was available when the doula I chose to work with in pregnancy wasn’t and Nicole stepped in effortlessly to help me, a perfect stranger. It was my first child and even though I was scared about what I was about to experience, Nicole calmly and graciously walked me through each phase and did it so well I didn’t need medical interventions. My birth plan came to fruition. I was fed water the whole time, she knew positions for every stage to help me through it, she told me when I was breathing too fast and communicated to the nurses for me without my asking, she supported my husband and guided him through the process, she gently whispered calm directions in my ear when all seemed so chaotic around me and helped me find control of my breath and she did it all so perfectly! I know I wouldn’t have been able to relax myself enough to give birth without her, and I’m so grateful to have such a wonderfully perfect stranger step into our lives at such an important time. I can’t do enough to say thank you for all that you are, Nicole. Thank you!! “

Much Love,

Genevieve

Nicole was recommended to me by my Midwife, and I am so glad she was. I was unsure if having an additional person present for my son's birth in August 2021 was something I wanted - I'd already have my midwife and doula present. Turns out, it was the best decision for me. Not only did Nicole capture beautiful raw pictures of my experience, but she also trod so lightly that looking back I didn't realize she was in the room until I got the pictures back.

There was a moment when my doula was gone for a break - but of course, labor takes no breaks, and Nicole helped me through a wave of contractions. It wasn't her job, but she stepped in when I needed her in my most vulnerable state. I can't recommend Nicole enough. She was warm, supportive, and knew exactly where to be.”

-Diana R.

Nicole was especially helpful when we were in the hospital. She was well organized, with files at the ready and helped us navigate all the paperwork before and after birth.

Nicole helped me have confidence in myself when I was so afraid of the process I was about to undergo. She helped me emotionally.

Nicole's photography is very precious to us, and something we 10,000% recommend everyone includes in their doula package. She has a good eye. And was even able to adjust our photos afterwards for my husbands laser engraving needs. “

~Lilly P.

I was very fearful of a vaginal birth and from the first time I met with Nicole she really listened, understood my concerns, related to my experiences and gave me practical tips, resources and suggestions to help me prepare for labor. She was available over the phone and in person throughout my pregnancy and beyond. I am so grateful for her support, calming presence and constant coaching through my labor and delivery. Her consistent reminders that “you are safe and you’re exactly where you need to be right now” kept me focused and present. She literally talked me through every contraction! I was able to have a smooth and unmedicated VBAC!!! Our experience and outcome would have been very different if Nicole wasn’t part of our birth team. I cannot recommend her highly enough. We are so thankful for our positive and healing birthing experience!

-Sheila E

I’m so incredibly grateful I found Nicole when I was looking for a doula to support me with the birth of my first baby. Though initially against the will of my partner, it was the best decision for us. Nicole was so instrumental from beginning to end. Prior to delivery, she helped me navigate some decisions around maternity leave, natural induction methods, medical induction, and she spent some genuine time answering all of my questions and concerns. As an RN, I didn’t want to be in my medical brain and she helped me trust the power of my body and baby.

Nicole was with me by my side and she knew with confidence exactly where I was in the progression of labor. I felt safe and seen the whole time. She was able to gracefully guide me through various labor positions until we found the ones where I coped the best during contractions- in this amazing birth sling! I was really able to fully surrender to the pain and make good progress moving my baby down when I was squatting or leaning into the sling.

Nicole said something so profound to me during labor that allowed me to have the birth of my dreams, she said, “We spend a good 9-10 months holding onto our babies, keeping them safe inside us, now is the time to let your baby go.” This hit home for me, especially with previous pregnancy loss. I was in such awe of my body and baby in the end. I managed to safely and quickly birth my 9lb 1oz baby boy at 41 weeks, after pitocin induction - with no pain meds! Shocking I know considering my birth plan was to take meds if needed!

Nicole was also a huge support to my partner throughout, helping him know exactly what I needed, whether it was touch, massage, or encouraging words. She is truly a wonderful, knowledgeable, comforting, birth advocate. Labor is such an intimate, vulnerable, beautiful and challenging experience to say the least and trust me, you want Nicole’s expertise and encouragement!

~Briana K.

Nicole attended the birth of my son on barely an hour’s notice as the fill in for our original doula. We had never met or spoken with her before and yet the minute she walked through the hospital door, I immediately felt at ease. Our son’s birth was a series of traumatic events and I ended up having an emergency cesarean section at 24 weeks. I was terrified, for my baby and myself, and felt overwhelmed by the commotion happening around me. Nicole buoyed my husband and I amidst the storm, advocating for me and for us at every turn. It was such a tremendous gift to feel seen and held at such a tender and uncertain time. She even had the foresight to take photos, which I’m so grateful for now because the whole thing feels like a fever dream in my mind. She continued to support us in postpartum, driving over to visit us in the NICU and providing resources, recommendations, and tinctures to help. I’m so happy to say that we now have a very happy and healthy 8 month old baby and I feel that we have Nicole to thank for holding our hands and hearts through some of the most trying hours, days, and months of our lives. Thank you, Nicole!!

~Jessie B.

Having a Nicole as my doula was by far the best decision I made for my birth!

I knew I wanted to do an unmedicated birth if possible and with Nicole's help I was able to achieve that! She was able to guide me and my husband through my contractions and progress my labor pretty quickly (I went from 7cm to 10 cm in maybe about 20 min!). Nicole was able to relate my birth plan to the hospital staff which included not birthing on my back, delayed cord cutting and skin on skin, and dad cutting the cord. I also pushed for 5 min and the baby was out! There's so much more I could say about my experience with Nicole but to sum it up, if you're considering hiring a doula, hire Nicole-- you won't regret it. I wholeheartedly believe my pre/post pregnancy and labor and delivery went so well because of Nicole! Also, she isn't there just for the "pushing" part, she is there whenever you need her to be!

~Stephanie

Nicole was an awesome doula, a godsend and a joy to work with. Without her presence, I would have been tempted to be a lot more anxious. She ended up having to support Esther's labour for more than 24 hours, yet she handled it like a pro and was helpful through out. 

Also, she was the only doula we interviewed who said we did not need to take pre-natal classes, which was awesome, since I got to save valuable time and mental energy. goes here

~Shina

Nicole was amazing!!!

I would like to give my highest recommendation to Nicole for her birth doula services!  I wasn’t sure we needed a doula but my husband didn’t think he could effectively coach me alone so we started looking for one. After talking to many amazing doulas, we ended up with our top two - Nicole and another person. The other doula was cheaper but her contract contained some unique clauses that we didn’t feel comfortable with, so we ended up going with Nicole - and boy, was she worth it! I had prodromal labor that was puttering on and off for days. I reached out to Nicole about it and she was quick to jump on a call to check in on me and touch base daily. Eventually, she got a call at 3 am from my husband because I was not coping with labor effectively. She headed down to meet us at that early time and stayed with us for over 26 hours - till my baby was born. She gave me exercises to do that helped me better manage my back labor and get baby into a more favorable position. She was able to help me hone into my intuition to push. I ended up having an unmedicated birth as planned despite the fact that my baby was asynclitic (a hand near the face). She also helped with breastfeeding - both initial latch and tips for the first few days. I can say that despite the long birth, I had an amazing, positive, ‘excited to do it again’ birth experience and Nicole was an important member of the team that made it happen. I can’t recommend her enough. I’m super thankful that she was a part of my birth team.

~Esther