Testimonies
“Avila was truly the best. So grateful for her being part of my transition to motherhood. She shared so much helpful information which helped me both mentally and logistically prepare for birth. And her presence during labor was amazing! So peaceful + helpful.”
— Christine H.
“Avila’s labor support suggestions played a critical part in my precipitous labor. In a scary and unprecedented situation, Avila's training helped both my husband and myself be present, stay in the moment, and navigate labor with clarity, confidence and peace! It is clear Avila works hard to bring both a foundation of warmth and trust while also maintaining professionalism. Both my husband and I felt confident in her knowledge and trusting of her engagement, ideas, questions, etc. I would highly recommend Avila to any pregnant women in my life... and will!”
— Anna W.
“Avila is truly one of the most genuine, heartfelt people I’ve ever met. The sincerity of her care for me, my husband, and our baby was a lifeline of support throughout my pregnancy, labor, and transition into motherhood. Her practical, emotional, and spiritual support went beyond anything I could have imagined. She quickly came to feel more like a trusted friend and sister—cheering me on, gently guiding me, and holding my hand every step of the way.
During labor, Avila was like a guardian angel. In every moment I wanted to give up, her encouraging presence grounded me. I can honestly say that she is a big reason why I look back on my son’s birth as one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
Our prenatal meetings prepared my husband and me for what to expect, helping us clarify our preferences without ever feeling pressured. It was always clear that no matter what I chose, Avila would support me 100%. She also gave my husband such helpful guidance on how to support me through labor in ways that were meaningful and effective.
I could go on and on—but suffice it to say, hiring Avila as our doula was one of the best decisions we made!!”
— Mary L.
"Kind, informative and judgement-free. As a mom who knew that I wanted an epidural and would accept medical intervention from the get-go I was nervous to work with a doula, but Avila was incredibly supportive of my goals from the beginning.
When I started my pregnancy journey I knew I wanted 1. a knowledgeable advocate with me in the delivery room, 2. prenatal and labor education and 3. a calming presence during my labor. Avila not only met my needs, but went above and beyond. She supported me through my gestational diabetes diagnosis and sent me meal prep and grocery list ideas when the shift in my diet felt too overwhelming. She met with my husband and I ahead of the birth to ensure we were properly educated before labor, and answered all of my anxious texts with patience and kindness.
When I ended up choosing an induction, Avila made sure I knew what to expect and I went to the hospital feeling calm and confident. At no point during my labor did I feel nervous or scared because she had properly prepared me ahead of time. I highly recommend Avila's services and will be reaching out to her again for any future pregnancies."
— Hannah S.