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Client Testimonials
Explore the kind words of our past clients to learn about their experiences with DOB.
“Knowledgeable and personable”
Shana was an incredible instructor. Very knowledgeable and personable and did a great job of answering our questions. The resources and materials that were shared with us are user-friendly and very informative. It was important for us to take a class where content was delivered over a few weeks so we could digest the material and have conversations about it – this series was the perfect fit!
“A huge help”
Megan has been a huge help! She has helped calm my anxiety as a first time mom and answer my questions as well as give me plenty of time to take a nap, shower, and handle things around the house. She’s also helped with laundry and meal prep and Jax’s independent sleep.
“A phenomenal experience”
We had a phenomenal experience from the start: the initial intake call where Debbie answered all of our questions and asked us about our preferences to select a doula. Shani was instrumental in helping us prepare for birth; including drafting our birth plan, sharing resources for mentally and physically preparing for birth (and postpartum). She listened to our communication preferences and made herself available throughout pregnancy and went above and beyond to be supportive the week my partner was out of town. During labor her suggestions, calm demeanor, and advocacy made the experience positive. We truly could not have the birth experience we wanted without her.
“We were perfectly matched”
I feel like we were perfectly matched with her and she met us right where we were at. She was thoughtful, well-educated and empowering. Being able to take the classes with her, especially 1:1, was wonderful as we got to know each other and talk through my specific birth plan/questions as we learned. She helped my husband directly too by helping him support me through some ups and downs in pregnancy. When I was in labor at the hospital (before we had called on Shana to arrive) one of my midwives said she could just tell that I had a doula. I felt prepared but other L&D professionals could tell and I credit that to Shana.
“Thoughtful, informative, caring”
Cannot sing enough praises of Debbie and the DOB team!! We took their childbirth education class prior to the birth of our first child back in 2021. The class was fun and interactive despite being virtual due to the pandemic.
We then had the honor to work with with Debbie at the birth of our second child. She was thoughtful, informative, caring, and most importantly made me and my partner feel so comfortable. She truly helped support us both through the labor process with a calm and hands-on presence.
Would absolutely use DOB again. Thank you for supporting us to have a birth we will celebrate for a long long time!
“10 out of 10”
We had a marvelous experience with Taneka! She was exactly what we needed during this big adjustment. We are so thankful and grateful for this service! Such a wonderful service with experienced professionals. 10 out of 10 would do this again and would also recommend to other moms I come in contact with. Thanks for everything.
“Highly recommend if you’re a hands-on learner”
My husband and I really loved the small group training experiences we received at Doulas of Baltimore. We enrolled in and started taking the sessions at around 24 weeks but there were other couples that were much farther along than we were. We took 5 classes (4 in a series about newborn basics and 1 single class on birthing) and they were all extremely informative. The small group environment along with the supportive instructors of the sessions made the room a safe space to learn and ask questions. We also really enjoyed the other couples we learned with, and keep in touch with them. Since them, we have also enlisted the help of a nighttime doula from DOB and are looking forward to the help! Highly recommend if you’re a hands-on learner and struggle to pay attention to webinars or books about baby care!
“An essential part of our journey”
As new parents, my wife and I were navigating new waters, and Taneka was always there to help support us along the way.
More than anything, her genuine care for our daughter and her ability to listen and empathize with us was comforting. She was always there to answer our questions, and her presence helped us feel more confident as parents.
In short, Taneka was an essential part of our journey into parenthood. Her knowledge, reliability, and empathy made those first few months much smoother.
“Will recommend DOB until the end of time!”
Absolutely loved our start to finish experience with Doulas of Baltimore! We enjoyed the Childbirth and Baby 101 courses – they gave us valuable resources to draw from during our birth experience and gave us a ton of context during prenatal appointments, doctor’s visits, and our hospital stay (not to mention our baby’s first months of life!). The small group setting made it a great place to get one-on-one help, questions answered, and to focus on baby!
Our doula Peggy is a fantastic human and doula! Our birth plan went sideways due to some medical complications, and she was responsive, supportive, and compassionate as the process went from 0 to 60 very quickly. We felt prepared for the unexpected through the classes, but Peggy was a reassuring presence and friend before, during, and after the birth of our daughter.
We will recommend her and DOB until the end of time!
“Our experience was perfect!”
Thank you so much for all the support during our pregnancy. Our experience with Melissa was perfect! It was exactly what we were looking for and our birth experience was definitely more positive than our previous. We can’t thank you and Melissa enough for easing our concerns and supporting us in one of our biggest moments. Working with you both exceeded our expectations and if we find ourselves expanding our family we will definitely be in touch to work with Melissa again. Thank you again!!!
“She has been a lifesaver for us.”
Our doula has been exceptional with our first newborn. I was suffering from terrible postpartum anxiety when I first met her and was not sleeping or taking care of myself. She immediately identified ways to help my baby sleep better at night, so that we all could start to feel better. We incorporated her suggestions, and my baby now sleeps 10-12 hours a night. She has been a lifesaver for us. She is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Her ability to connect with my baby was immediate. She’s a breathe of fresh air and will help with whatever is needed around the house, and gave me a well needed break. She has been hands on in practicing crib naps with my baby, helps with dishes and laundry, and is a general delight to have in our home.
“I truly feel like she is a “baby whisperer.””
She made us feel so comfortable from the very beginning. We immediately felt like our little one was in amazing hands so we could get some much needed rest. In addition to peace of mind, she gave both my husband and I a big sense of “we’ve got this” which was so needed when we came home from the hospital after an unexpected emergency c section delivery. Neither my husband nor I have family nearby so having someone to help us was crucial. I truly feel like she is a “baby whisperer.” When our little one was gassy and colicky, Taneka was helpful and patient with soothing her just like I would. She was such a fantastic coach for me as a new mom, offering support and checking in on my mental health which was so incredibly lovely.
“I feel prepared, and empowered”
Loved the level of detail in these classes. I feel prepared, and empowered, to make the right decisions for me and my family!
“She is worth EVERY PENNY!”
Shana was an absolute godsend! I cannot recommend her enough. I never would have made it through my unmedicated childbirth without her. Her calm presence, effective coaching, and responsive to my needs was invaluable. Moreover, her ability to work seamlessly with my husband and the hospital medical staff was critical to my birthing process and impressive to watch. She is worth EVERY PENNY!
“I made the right choice”
Admittedly, I thought it would be really awkward to bare my soul and body to a total stranger. But from the moment I met our doula, I knew I made the right choice: she was patient, understanding, kind, funny, but above all else, passionate and fiercely determined (even when I wasn’t): she made me believe I could give birth to another baby without the fear. I’ll never (willingly) have another baby without a doula again!
“Saved us from a lot of Googling!”
My husband and I took the child-birthing series and the newborn class with DOB. We felt like we knew everything the doctors told us when I was getting induced and while in labor. Because of our knowledge and confidence we gained with DOB, doctors and nurses kept telling us they were surprised this was our first child. We highly recommend the newborn class. It saved us from a lot of Googling (which will lead to a ton of contradicting ideas and misinformation)!
“She was exactly the right person”
She was a truly integral part in why I was able to have an unmedicated tub birth – I would not have been able to make it through my contractions without her coaching and hands on support. She kept me focused and in the moment while also making sure I was moving around enough and progressing. I feel so lucky to have had what I can honestly say was my dream birth experience and so much of that is because of Melissa’s support.
Thank you for pairing us up – she was exactly the right person for me and my husband.
“Great opportunity”
The ‘Baby 101: 4th Trimester’ class was excellent! It was a great opportunity for both moms and dads to talk about and try out the basics of baby care and ask questions about the post-partum period.
“Excellent support”
Really enjoyed my experience with Doulas of Baltimore. Excellent support when we brought our baby home. Highly recommend!
“Fantastic!”
I cannot say enough positive things about Doulas of Baltimore. Our doula was FANTASTIC. And the classes they offer (especially birth basics) were so informative. Highly recommend!
“I feel much more informed”
The Childbirth Series class was fantastic! The content was relevant and I feel much more informed about the stages of childbirth and post partum. Good mix of classroom style content in a laid back style that left plenty of room for questions and an interactive approach. I would recommend highly!
“Genuine care”
Our doula was amazing! She helped guide us to resources and information regarding birth preferences and approaches as we prepared for the arrival of our first child and respected and supported our decisions. Throughout labor she offered her knowledge and comfort measures which was beyond helpful. The genuine care offered by Doulas of Baltimore will be forever a part of our son’s birth story.
“My choices were validated”
I highly recommended Doulas of Baltimore! Everything changed for the better the moment my doula walked in the room. She was present, calm, and attentive throughout. What I most appreciated was her objective and informed knowledge which help me feel like my choices were validated. She provided excellent care and support to both me and my husband. She was practical, logical, understanding and empathetic. Overall, our doula seemed to know just what to do at all the right moments and we truly would not have had the experience did without her.
“Instantly comfortable”
I feel like every woman, no matter her situation, should have a postpartum doula. I was instantly comfortable with our doula in my home and with my baby. She was like a maternal Mary Poppins, helping me with all the work of new motherhood and teaching me along the way. I got so much comfort just from knowing she was coming. I cannot recommend this service and this agency more!
“Definitely worth the investment”
I recently attend the Birth Basics class from Doulas of Baltimore. It was definitely worth the investment and helped us feel much more prepared for our labor and delivery. The information about the birth process and comfort measure techniques especially was extremely helpful. This is a great class for expecting parents who like to know all of the options ahead of time in order to make betters decisions for their family in the moment.
“A calm, steady force”
Our doula and the whole Doulas of Baltimore team were amazing. I can’t recommend their services enough. She was a calm, steady force during my delivery and helped us navigate a very stressful situation. They also provided excellent postpartum services, giving me and my husband much needed sleep and peace of mind. They are kind, professional and attentive.
“Melissa was AMAZING”
Melissa was AMAZING and truly made our birth experience that much more special!