Testimonials

“Highly recommend bringing Amanda and the Atlas Birth team into your birth journey. Amanda’s attentive, bright energy brought the needed strength and insight to support my partner and I in the delivery of our second child. Wish we had a doula the first go round as the perspective and reassurance brought would have been so wonderful- especially the first uncertain time. We were so glad we decided to have Amanda with us even though the second time we felt more comfortable and familiar w the process. Her friendship, her massages during labor, her advocacy, her mama + partner support, her love for our new little one- she’s truly dedicated to her craft and we feel so lucky to have had her with us during such a special time.”

“I connected with Amanda the moment I met her. She is full of life, warmth, and wisdom. Her presence drew me in and I felt a connection to her. Our prenatal sessions were informative and comfortable as Amanda approached the conversations with expertise and sensitivity. She was the backbone of the birth experience, reminding me to relax my shoulders, giving helpful positions, being the constant professional voice of support and care, etc. Amanda was also quite keen to the atmosphere of the situation. For example, she was able to sense when my husband and I needed some time alone in the birthing room and stepped out for a short time after asking us if that was okay. I wasn't afraid to let her know my needs as they changed throughout labor. Our postpartum visit was just what I needed at that time and, per usual, she was understanding, discerning, and attentive to my needs. She has a lot of spunk too which I very much needed and appreciated. Thank you Amanda for stepping into this role for me and my husband!”

“Atlas Birth was INCREDIBLE! I originally asked Amanda to join our birth, thinking it would be helpful for both my husband and I during labor. Specifically to help manage pain and to be a support source for us both. As it turned out, our birth ended up being more complicated than predicted. We were all very thankful for her when things got crazy. She advocated for both of us, we don’t know what we would have done without her. My doctor and the nursing staff were great, but having a Doula meant having a constant support person for both of us to lean on. During the slow times we laughed and chatted. During the later labor stages she held my hand, encouraged me that yes, in fact, I could do this, and created a soothing environment. When it got a little scary, she was there telling me everything was ok and keeping me updated on what was going on while my husband watched the nurses take care of our baby. She will forever be remembered as a special part of an incredible life changing journey. We are so thankful for her, and so very glad we chose her to help us bring our amazing daughter into this world. She will definitely be by our side if/when we grow our family again.”

“Amanda is amazing!!! During my very stressful first pregnancy Amanda was there. She was very attentive to details. Whenever I had a question about anything pregnancy and birthing wise, she always had or found out an answer. Trust me I was like any first new mom, scared and cautious about a lot! Amanda made sure that I fully understood what was happening and gave me resources and helped me come up with questions to ask my care providers. It was also so nice of her to come to actually come to my doctor appointments. Just having her there reassured me that everything was going to be okay. I didn't want the doctors to think that my body or my baby forming was just another number to them. So Amanda made sure that my voice and thoughts mattered to the busy nurses and doctors. Amanda is so thoughtful and caring. During the actual birth / labor, I was having horrific labor pains. My epidural didn't work! So Amanda was coming to the rescue with her whole bag of remedies to help ease the pain and deescalate the stress that was happening to my mind and body. My husband and I really appreciate the way she came to support us through our birthing experience. I would definitely recommend Amanda as a doula again! She is a rare kind of person, who will go above and beyond to satisfy the needs of her clients! If you’re thinking about a doula, she is the best!”

“I am so, so happy that Amanda was my doula, I cannot recommend her enough!  She has the most positive spirit and energy, and made an effort to connect with me and what I wanted out of my birth experience.  She was so very supportive leading up to my son's birth, and I cannot imagine what labor and delivery would have been like had she not been there.  She gave relief to not only me, but also to my husband.  We were a team!  And she always kept our wishes in mind, never getting her feelings hurt or pushing her own agenda, all while staying positive and gentle.  She really made the birth about me and my family, we love Amanda!”