Comments from Couples after Classes and Doula Services

My wife and I took every class available—hypnobirthing, hospital classes, etc.—and this class was by far the best. It was the right mix of information and coping skills. Oesa was an exceptional class leader—engaging, informed, personable, flexible. Very positive experience all around! – first time father

Oesa helped me to feel confident about my ability to birth my baby. During labor, she suggested tools I never would have thought of. I felt—and still feel—that she was an essential part of my birth. Also, I had a difficult period immediately following the birth and Oesa supported me flawlessly. She was fabulous. – first time mother

I cannot imagine my labor without Oesa’s support. At all times she was respectful, supportive, kind, and nurturing. She is also a wonderfully skilled educator—teaching us, guiding us, and encouraging us. – first time mother

I am especially grateful for how Oesa included me as part of the labor process. Oesa was extremely attentive to my questions, concerns, and needs during our visits and during labor. She was also especially compassionate to my wife during labor and immediately postpartum. I truly believe that labor would not have gone as smoothly and as well as it did had Oesa not been there to support and guide us. – first time father

My husband and I were really pleased with the class and felt a lot of positive energy coming our way. It prompted some really good conversation between us. Thank you, Oesa!  – mother of two

Oesa was great! I really appreciated that she gave me her full attention for the entire birth. All the back rubs/pressure, suggestions for different techniques and positions were all wonderful! – first time mother

Getting to know Oesa has been a positive and wonderful experience. She’s full of so much knowledge and we could not have asked for a better teacher and doula. -  mother of one

Oesa is a very authentic, positive, and professional instructor. She helped us stretch our imagination to see a wider perspective on birth. – mother of three

After taking these classes, my wife is much more confident about the whole process and she is more at ease. These classes made us closer too. –first time father

These classes helped me face my fears and opened my body and mind to new ideas, which were useful in birthing. – first time mother

I enjoyed every part of class and can’t think of anything I didn’t like. It was all helpful. – first time mother

I enjoyed our time in class and I feel much more confident about my role during birth. – first time father

Oesa is a fantastic listener and she did an excellent job of reflecting back my concerns. This made it easier for me to be conscious of my own underlying issues and fears. – mother of three

After these classes and our birth, we are now able to look at ‘medical experiences’ more holistically. I mean, birth isn’t just a medical experience, even when that is part of it. – mother of three

These classes not only brought us closer together, but taught us a lot about ourselves and opened up a whole new world of knowledge. Our eyes and minds are now so much more open to all of the possibilities that are ahead, which not only apply to birth, but life itself. – first time mother

When Oesa arrived at my birth, I felt more at ease from the minute she walked in. I could tell my husband was comfortable with her being there too . . . Later, as I approached “transition” the experience grew more intense. I found that I felt stronger when I leaned on Oesa during the contractions. Something about having an experienced natural birther and mother near me gave me the courage that I needed heading into the most difficult part of labor . . . After my beautiful daughter was born, Oesa helped me while showering and she held my hand while the midwife repaired a small tear. She helped hold my baby as she was weighed and dressed.  She didn’t go home until my family felt secure with our newest member and we were ready to go to sleep.

She checked on me the next few days and weeks to see that I was healing.  So often mothers’ needs are forgotten after a birth and in the newborn days, but Oesa provided the just the support and nurturing that I needed. . . . I am grateful to have had Oesa at my birth.  She provided the nurturing care that I needed. She was also a very strong and encouraging presence that I turned to as things got harder.  I truly believe that I could not have had the beautiful experience that I did without her presence and support during labor. I truly believe that she has a gift with birth and motherhood.  She is a highly intelligent, exceptionally intuitive, and profoundly strong mother and professional. She was the best doula that I could have had at my birth and I will always be grateful for her presence there. -  mother of three