This was about 18 weeks in. It was a deeply upsetting, surreal time, and it was difficult to get all the information we wanted from our medical professionals about how best to proceed. We'd previously chosen Stephanie to be our doula, and when we wrote to her with our sad news she immediately became our best ally. She was forthcoming about the pros and cons of our options, gave us the information we needed to feel empowered, and most importantly supported our emotional experience -- something in short supply elsewhere. She was a profound comfort at a desperately difficult time. She also gave me practical tips for self-care that were invaluable in the healing process. It was an awful situation, but Stephanie made us feel like we could get through it, and with her help we did."

I was high risk from the start, and Stephanie was a wonderful source of information and reassurance as we navigated a stressful pregnancy. When my water broke at 25 weeks, Stephanie provided us with comfort and support. My husband kept in constant contact with her while I was on bed rest, and she guided me through delivery at only 29 weeks gestation. She gave me fabulous support and knowledge about pumping/breastfeeding while my son was in the NICU and after he came home. We cannot thank her or recommend her enough! She has a wonderful gift and we feel so grateful that she shared it with us during the most stressful (and happiest!) times of our lives."

Such a fun personality! She made us both feel at ease in that initial meeting and every one after that. We were able to communicate with her with any questions throughout the entire pregnancy which was invaluable. At the birth, it was Stephanie's voice I listened to and not the doctors. She gave me such clear and encouraging direction and supported me the whole way through with my wishes for the birth that I really wanted. She was able to explain any questions we didn't understand so we felt completely comfortable with all of our decisions. We tell everyone who asks our opinion about what helps during birth and we both say "Stephanie!"

Her calm presence and steadfast support was exactly what we wanted and needed in a doula. Plus, we genuinely loved being with Stephanie; it always felt like a dear friend was by our side, constantly advocating for us and making us laugh at the same time.”