Shakera was incredible. This is our third baby but first using a doula and it was the best experience. I never wanted her to leave! ~Samantha M.

Giovanni was absolutely amazing. I don’t think I would have been able to get through my labor and birth without her, especially during the beginning when my contractions were back to back! She made me feel so comfortable with her and never stopped coming up with new ways to help, even after I had an epidural. I would use her again in a heartbeat!

~Kyle N.

Jalecia and Mikaela were knowledgeable, empathetic, and professional. I felt supported throughout my pregnancy. Jalecia’s support was invaluable at the hospital as well, providing information not only to us but also to the nurses. She was great to have when our situation developed into an emergency c section. So glad we had their help!

~Rose Z.

We cannot recommend Shannon & Danielle and KOP doulas enough. They provided education and support during prenatal appointments and breast feeding class to prepare us for post-partum and most importantly were by our side during an incredibly long labor- we’re so glad we chose to work with them!

They helped us come up with our birth plan early on- which, for the most part went out the window as soon as we started what would be a 60 hour induction due to post-dates. However, for the items in our plan we had more control over (no coached pushing, labor positions, eating during labor, postponing starting penicillin due to GBS), Shannon (who was present during labor going above and beyond staying over 30 hours!!) advocated for us every step of the way- especially when some of the hospital staff was pushing back against some of our wishes.

I had had every intention of going unmedicated but after probably 36 hours of labor with no end in sight, I was very much struggling with exhaustion and pain management. Shannon helped go over our options and along with my husband, made me feel very supported in getting the help I needed to make it through delivery.

From the beginning we were interested in working with doulas not only for myself, but also for my husband. Shannon helped explain things to him and keep him calm throughout labor so he could be the support person I needed.

We had interviewed several doulas when we began our search and we’re so glad we went with Shannon & Danielle- they were a key part of our team and we couldn’t imagine having navigated our first pregnancy/labor without them!

~Taylor T.

If you want to learn about all the odds and ends about breastfeeding make sure you take the infant feeding class!  I feel much more prepared for my breastfeeding journey ahead and if I did not take this class I don’t know if I would truly be ready. ~Samantha M.