Thank you so much Ruth.
We initially thought we would be able to manage ourselves, and then realized after the birth of our twins we needed much more help than we anticipated… Ruth you rescued us, by teaching us how to manage on our own.
It was the best first decision we made for our new family hiring a doula.
The best to you,
Betsy and Alan Klein
Manhattan
Hello Ruth,
This is an email to say thank you for the doula that you referred me to. I used Doula Care in February this year, when my son was three weeks old and colicky. I'm an Australian who was living in New York's West Village. I'm now back in Sydney and my son Louis is five months old. He's gorgeous, great fun and a joy every day, and I can't believe how much I love being a mother.
And I can't help but remember how wonderful my doula was, at a time when I was having trouble coping, and not enjoying my baby at all. I want you, and Lori, to know how her good humor, gentleness and patience really made a difference to the way I mother.
It may have only been ten days, but it was so helpful to me at such a difficult time!
Thanks again,
Alexa Moses
Dear Ruth,
Maria was such a wonderful resource during the postpartum weeks. We initially weren't planning on hiring a Doula, but because Alice had a very rough delivery, I hired her and from the first moment we met her, Maria exuded calm confidence and immediately addressed our most urgent needs which allowed us to focus on loving our new son.
Her positive attitude and wealth of information really made a difference for us, especially in the areas of breastfeeding, sleeping and general childcare 101. Maria worked with us as a team, never dictating, but always supporting our style. Besides supporting Alice in any area to make her life easier, our son, Lowell, really took to Maria and loved sleeping in her arms and playing with her. Now months later, we realize Maria's impact - during the nanny search process, we kept comparing everyone to her.
While we did find a couple of good nannies, Maria's Doula support continues to be our gold standard.
From Alice & David
Parents to 4.5 month old Lowell
Brooklyn, NY
Hi Ruth,
This week last year I was having my baby and you matched me with my doula. I have meant to email her so many times during the year, but always got sidetracked.
I've thought about her so many times during this past year. I delivered my son Brady on Oct. 30th. I knew that I needed help when I got home from the hospital but what a shock it all was.
She was so amazing in every way and I will be grateful to her for the rest of my life. Steve and I always say what a blessing it was to have found you. Thank you and her for everything you did to help us during those 2 weeks in the city. The first three months of Brady's life were so hard.
Thanks again for everything.
K. Hopkins
Manhattan