“My husband and I hired Potomac Birth Services as the doulas for our delivery and also purchased an in home personal birthing class. They have been absolutely amazing.

This was my first delivery and the class was very beneficial to understanding what to expect during labor. Unfortunately we had our baby during the covid shutdown and they were not allowed to be at the hospital with us. That did not stop them from providing us top notch care.

We brought our laptop to the hospital and they video chatted with us during my labor. This allowed them to support us from a distance and still be involved. During my labor I was able to update them on my progress, they taught my husband how to do hip squeezes to help open my pelvis to encourage baby to drop, and they were able to provide suggestions for different positions to help with laboring.

Not only were they available via video chat but if I didn’t want to video chat I could message them on Facebook, text them, or call them. Knowing I had someone there day or night during labor besides the hospital staff was such a relief and very helpful.

I ended up having to have a c-section and they were immediately available to answer any questions I had about having a c-section and talked about what to expect. Lastly they have been invaluable in postpartum help.

Breast feeding can be very difficult, especially in the beginning. They have been so patient and incredibly informative. Again they have video chatted with me to provide me guidance on feeding and to give me tips on how to effectively breast feed.

There support and encouragement has kept me sane and helped me stick with my breast feeding goals instead of just getting frustrated and giving up.

If you are considering doulas you could not hire a better team.” 

– C.H.B.
Birth Support Client and Class Learner