Catherine Stewart-Lindley
laborlove.org

comments: Catherine is amazing. She was a part of the birth of my first child; the part where I was no longer afraid of the unknown and where I really had a chance to connect with and enjoy the experience. Her calm nature and wise words were inspiring. I am not sure how I would have gotten through the process without her.

Terry Richmond
doulaterry.com
917.533.9872

comments:Terry has a wonderful presence; I knew as soon as I met her that I wanted her to shepherd me through the miraculous but -- to my mind -- terrifying process of birth. She was calming, compassionate, extremely knowledgable, and all around amazing. I am so grateful Terry was my doula and couldn't imagine going through it without her!

Elanna Posner
Certified Labor Doula
Elannapo@gmail.com
917.216.6445

comments: Elanna was wonderful! She provided kind, patient support for both my husband and I during labor, and reassured us when things didn't go exactly as planned. She remained calm and supportive through 2 very long days, and provided excellent follow-up afterwards. I can't imagine how we would have done it without her!

Tanya Wills
347.512.9550
manhattandoulanyc.com
manhattandoulanyc@gmail.com

comments: If you're considering a natural childbirth, or even if you're not, then the Bradley Method is a great way to prepare and Tanya Wills is an excellent Bradley teacher. My husband and I looked forward to each class, and got so much from them because of Tanya. Tanya's knowledge and understanding, together with her experience from being a doula that she brings to each class, meant that we felt extremely prepared and relaxed for the birth of our first child. I cannot recommend Tanya's classes highly enough!

Deborah Badran
212.753.8160
DebBadran@aol.com

comments: Without a doubt, I recommend Deborah to you and other patients. In fact, I think every doctor should have a "wing-man" like Deborah. She's the unsung hero, the glowing face which tells a patient that everything is taking its course in due time. I can't imagine my labor and birth without her. I had the "Deepak Chopra" birth I dreamed of having and only wish that all your patients do too.

Shara Frederick
718.637.1170
shara@mindspring.com

comments: Shara provided the perfect blend of soothing support and a firm hand during my four day labor. She helped manage difficulties and turn a challenging process into a joyful event. I can't say how glad I am to have worked with her.

Sarah Pancake
347.623.2646

comments: Gave birth to two babies with Sarah. She was helpful and supportive through pregnancy, and I couldn't have gone through labor without her.

dos doulas
dosdoulas.com

comments: Thank u so much lovely doulas for making this the most incredible day in our lives xoxo

Koyuki Smith
koyukismith@gmail.com
917.902.4901
koyukismithchildbirth.com

comments: With Koyuki's assistance I was able to achieve the unmedicated natural birth that I had always wanted. She brought with her calmness, wisdom and support that we needed for our first birth. We also took private childbirth classes in our home with Koyuki which made us very prepared and let us get to know her before the birth.

Chantal Traub
chantaldoula.com

comments: As a girl, becoming a women and today becoming a first time mom... Yes! I accumulated millions of thoughts, desires, worries, questions through out those years.... And, You walked through my door and a sense of Peace arises. Chantal, you are gifted; the strength and tenderness you have shared and given me through out these months were exceptional. Thank you!

Janet Bogardus
nycbirthsupport.com

comments: Janet both helped guide the experience toward the birth that my husband, Rich, and I wanted and, just as importantly, helped us to navigate and adjust when the process took turns we couldn’t have imagined. Janet’s role in the birth is a thing we’ve every day since felt grateful for. There’s no doubt in either of our minds that had she not been there, it would have been a drastically different experience.

Alison Wonderland
wonderlandbirth@gmail.com
917.204.9705

comments:I knew immediately that I wanted Alison at our birth. She has a soft, calm and grounding presence that was perfect for us. She was always right there when I needed her without interfering. I would highly recommend her!

Stephanie Poplika
www.raisingrootsdoula.com
646.715.9623

comments: I definitely think Stephanie would be of great service to all of your patients. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely use her as my doula again in the future. I credit you, Dr. Mussalli, and Stephanie for my successful vaginal delivery.

Aurore Ernest-Jones
DONA Trained Birth Doula
Certified HypnoBirthing® Labor Assistant
347.255.1700
birthingpartner.com

comments: Spread the word. Aurore is AMAZING. Helpful, insightful, knowledgable, wonderful, gives killer foot massages, amazing at pain management during labor. I can't say enough good things about her. Oh, yeah, and VERY affordable compared to other doulas (as in 1/3 of the price).

—We met with several doulas and found her to be a standout. She is kind, extremely attentive and has the aura of patience and calm that we found key when contractions started. During my long labor process she was extremely energetic and the perfect birthing coach for me and my husband.

Miriam
410.963.8242

comments: Miriam was an amazing doula. she stuck with me through 3 nights of intense labor, and despite getting very little sleep, was full of straengh, warmth and support to the very end. her resilience was amazing to me at the time, and still is. We did all kinds of squatting and different positions to ease the pain with every contraction; it really helped. She was right there, a friend, an advocate, a pillar of strength. She is what all doula's should be!

Anna Merrill
birthdaypresence.net

comments: Anna Merrill combines comprehensive knowledge and professionalism with a relaxed attitude and an open mind, making a Birth Day Presence class the ideal complement to the Village OB experience.

Domino Kirke
domino.kirke@gmail.com
434-249-4277

comments: Domino is the simply the best. From the moment I met her, I knew she was going to be the perfect person to get me and my husband through the birth process. She provided exceptional support all the way from pregnancy through post-natal. She is a lovely and dedicated doula, with a gentle and assuring presence - and she also knows when to give you that extra push during labor! My husband and I could not have gotten through my long labor with the success we achieved without Domino. Our family is lucky to have found her.

Erica Shane
ericashanechildbirth.com

comments: Erica, I don't have the words to express how wonderful it was to have you be a part of our labor and birth. I'm so happy to have met you and share the most amazing experience of my life with you. Your peaceful energy, gentle encouragement, respect and knowledge were key in getting me through, and we are so thankful for your presence. We hope to work with you again some day.

Laure Sinnhuber-Giles
laure.sinnhuber@zen.co.uk
917.412.5869

comments: As soon as we met Laure, we loved her natural, confident and positive personality. We're French, so it was great to be able to speak with her in our mother-tongue! (She happens to be fluent in German and Spanish if that can help any other birthing couple out there!) With her help, we've been able to review our birth options and find a care provider who ultimately enabled us to have the natural birth we were hoping for. Labor turned out to be very long and at times I felt discouraged but my husband and Laure were my strong support team. I'm pretty sure that my baby boy's gentle nature is connected to the way he was born

Jessie Conrad
www.jessieconrad.com
347.885.2103

comments: My husband and I managed to get through an intense and exhausting 20 hour labor with Jessie's support. her presence is calm and professional and she is sensitive when she needs to be and tough when she needs to be. we wanted a Bradley birth without an epidural and she helped us to achieve just that. and her breast feeding knowledge is invaluable. our baby was nursing like a champ within an hour of being born. if Jessie hadn't been around to show us a proper latch, who knows where we would be now. instead, breastfeeding has been pain free and easy since the moment we began. if we are fortunate enough to have baby #2, Jessie will be with us for sure!