"When I found Doula Vonda I was terrified of being pregnant and giving birth. I always have been which is why I knew I’d need extra support on this journey. From the very first phone conversation with Vonda and Kiana I could tell a difference in how I was feeling based on our interaction. After taking the hypnobirthing courses with Vonda, I felt ready to take on my birthing journey and was confident I was going to be supported throughout. Vonda and Kiana taught us how to advocate for ourselves and be confident in expressing our wishes to doctors and hospital staffs which saved me from being induced earlier than I wanted or was ready for. Hypnobirthing changed my life and my mindset and kept me going during one of the most difficult birthing experiences I could have imagined for myself. Vonda and Kiana were there for the entire journey and helped keep my headspace in a safe place as my birthing journey went on. After delivery, and we came home with our baby to be faced with the worst night of our lives, they rushed over the next morning to help us transition to life at home and breastfeeding a newborn. It truly changed the course of our journey at home. After their visit, mom, dad and baby were able to get into a routine that included sleep for everyone (blessings!) I will never stop singing their praises. If you’re thinking about hiring them- just do it."

"I am so glad I made the decision to go through my pregnancy and labor journey with these two wonderful doulas, Vonda and Kiana. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Unfortunately I hadn't learned about doulas but then found Kiana and Vonda when I was in my third trimester. I wish I had been with them from the very beginning! But they have managed to turn my pregnancy experience into one of the best ones! I am of “advanced maternal age” and my doctors were trying to convince me to have a C-section early. I really wanted to have a natural birth or at least wait until my daughter gives me a signal that she is ready… My pregnancy was absolutely normal, no abnormal tests even once and no signs of distress in my baby… But my age was a big issue, plus a history of myomectomy 7 years ago… According to my understanding of the situation (and I am a physician myself) I could be allowed a natural birth… But I was given a 0.5% risk of uterine rupture and my doctors were trying to convince me for a c-section at 36 weeks of gestation… With my doulas going with me to some of my appointments, doctors started treating me with more respect (I swear!) and listened to my side of the story. They finally agreed to give me a choice and allowed me to make the decision. Vonda and Kiana were ready to support whatever decision I made and I finally felt that I could think without blind fear, with all the information and resources provided to me… I felt my doulas were my advocates in addition to be a source of positive emotions, valuable information and educational classes, and psychological support! And I am so thankful for that… I finally agreed for a C-section when I was 41 weeks along and birth still would not start, and everything went very well. I felt that my daughter was ready. Kiana was with me during my C-section, she was right by my side, her calm and uplifting demeanour made me feel at peace, then she asked me if I wanted her to stay with me or go with my daughter to my room (doctors separated us for some time after surgery). I asked her to follow my daughter to my room where my mom was waiting for us. My husband happened to be overseas at the time of my labor, but my mom was with me. So, Kiana and Vonda were helping not only me but also my mother, so we were both extremely happy to have our doulas with us. We both felt stronger and more confident in our doulas presence. Labor is a natural process, it is not a disease, and that’s exactly what they helped me to remember and embrace. I ended up having to call 911 a few days postpartum and go to St. Vincent's ER in the ambulance. I called my doulas and Kiana met me at the hospital to help me with my baby and to make sure everything was ok. They have continued to stay in touch with me postpartum. If I have another child in a couple of years - I would definitely make sure I have my doulas with me all the way through all of my pregnancy so I can enjoy this wonderful time of my life. I would do it for myself, for my child and for my family."

"I can’t say enough good things about Doula Vonda Birth Services! We were lucky enough to have our hypnobirthing course taught by Vonda. She was very thorough in her teachings and made sure we felt prepared once the course came to an end. It’s very apparent how knowledgeable Vonda is when it comes to all things birth! We were grateful for her guidance throughout my pregnancy. Kiana was our Doula, who we would’ve been lost without. Supportive, kind, calm, present, so knowledgeable, an energy that you want to be around when in labor! I could go on…Kiana was such an integral part of my labor and delivery, her guidance was essential for my husband and I. I feel very blessed to have had her by my side."

"I feel much more prepared after taking this pre-conception course! Kiana is so kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. So many things came up that I wouldn’t have thought to ask. I learned so much from our conversations as well as the course itself. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking about conception as well if already a parent."