Happy Clients
What some of our clients have to say about their experience with us:
"I had an amazing birth experience. Mavis Gewant as my doula played a major role in that. She was incredibly supportive leading up to and most especially at the birth. Her experienced and calming presence along with her physical techniques helped me to have the natural childbirth I wanted. She also helped me to establish breastfeeding immediately after the birth. I highly recommend her services to anyone." - J.H.
"Mavis is an extremely caring, knowledgable and thoughtful person. She attended my son's birth in 2009 and her partner Tara attended my daughter's birth in 2014. My first birth with my son was long: almost three days spent in early labor at home but Mavis was there practically the entire time (and left only for a bit to go feed her dog and get a few hours of rest!). Once we arrived at the Birth Center, she kept me aware of everything that was happenining and all of my options. Even though the birth ended in an emergency C-section, I wouldn't have done it again without her there. Not only did she help guide me, but she provided my husband with incredible support - it was difficult for him to watch me go through such a difficult active labor for so long and she was able to help him at the same time. I also attended a "Womb Stories" class with Mavis one year after my son's birth. This class provided much healing through art and discussions with other moms who had difficult birthing experiences". - A.P.
"With our first born, we used a wonderful doula. Although the birth experience ended in a c-section, having a doula was very important for both me and my husband, especially because it was a difficult and long labor. With the arrival of our second child, we knew we wanted to try for a VBAC and that a doula would provide a lot of support, both physical and emotional. Tara was recommended to us by our first doula (who was going to be out of the country at the time). Tara was willing to meet with us prior to signing a contract and was very supportive right away. She provided clear, thoughtful and positive advice and I knew right away she was the perfect match for us. The birth experience ended up being much different than our first: a quick 8 hour, non-medicated labor and our daughter arrived via VBAC. I couldn't imagine having a natural birth without the help of a doula like Tara. She provided tremendous support to both me and my husband during labor and we would highly recommend her services." - A.P.
"When I was pregnant with my first baby my husband and I had no idea what to expect. We had a lot of support from our families but we were still filled with jitters. Around the end of my second trimester we decided to take a pre birthing class to learn more about labor and delivery. Towards the end of the class Tara began to explain and offer doula services. We were very interested and decided to asked her if she would be our doula. My husband and I were very grateful that she was present at both of our children's birth. Tara offered support, comfort, and encouragement. During my labor she walked with me and did different massages to help ease some of the pain. She was patient and advocated what I wanted when I was unable to. Having a doula was the best decision my husband and I could make for both of our birthing experiences."~ Shalanda
"I had an amazing birth experience. Mavis Gewant as my doula played a major role in that. She was incredibly supportive leading up to and most especially at the birth. Her experienced and calming presence along with her physical techniques helped me to have the natural childbirth I wanted. She also helped me to establish breastfeeding immediately after the birth. I highly recommend her services to anyone." - J.H.
"Mavis is an extremely caring, knowledgable and thoughtful person. She attended my son's birth in 2009 and her partner Tara attended my daughter's birth in 2014. My first birth with my son was long: almost three days spent in early labor at home but Mavis was there practically the entire time (and left only for a bit to go feed her dog and get a few hours of rest!). Once we arrived at the Birth Center, she kept me aware of everything that was happenining and all of my options. Even though the birth ended in an emergency C-section, I wouldn't have done it again without her there. Not only did she help guide me, but she provided my husband with incredible support - it was difficult for him to watch me go through such a difficult active labor for so long and she was able to help him at the same time. I also attended a "Womb Stories" class with Mavis one year after my son's birth. This class provided much healing through art and discussions with other moms who had difficult birthing experiences". - A.P.
"With our first born, we used a wonderful doula. Although the birth experience ended in a c-section, having a doula was very important for both me and my husband, especially because it was a difficult and long labor. With the arrival of our second child, we knew we wanted to try for a VBAC and that a doula would provide a lot of support, both physical and emotional. Tara was recommended to us by our first doula (who was going to be out of the country at the time). Tara was willing to meet with us prior to signing a contract and was very supportive right away. She provided clear, thoughtful and positive advice and I knew right away she was the perfect match for us. The birth experience ended up being much different than our first: a quick 8 hour, non-medicated labor and our daughter arrived via VBAC. I couldn't imagine having a natural birth without the help of a doula like Tara. She provided tremendous support to both me and my husband during labor and we would highly recommend her services." - A.P.
"When I was pregnant with my first baby my husband and I had no idea what to expect. We had a lot of support from our families but we were still filled with jitters. Around the end of my second trimester we decided to take a pre birthing class to learn more about labor and delivery. Towards the end of the class Tara began to explain and offer doula services. We were very interested and decided to asked her if she would be our doula. My husband and I were very grateful that she was present at both of our children's birth. Tara offered support, comfort, and encouragement. During my labor she walked with me and did different massages to help ease some of the pain. She was patient and advocated what I wanted when I was unable to. Having a doula was the best decision my husband and I could make for both of our birthing experiences."~ Shalanda