Client Testimonials

“Erica and Maris were a supportive, thoughtful and critical part of my team as we prepared to welcome our second baby. Our sessions leading up to the due date helped me feel prepared for the delivery and in the days leading up to birth, it was comforting to reach out to them as we navigated delivery decisions. With the onset of COVID-19, it was so, so incredible to have you two as a sounding board during this time. I felt listened to, supported, and trusted to make the best decisions for me and the baby. It made an overwhelming and scary experience manageable.”

- Missy, Long Island City

“We found Maris and Erica through our OBGYN--we thought it was important to have a doula who was on the same page as our doctor and who wouldn't come with any agenda. It was really useful to have both Erica and Maris. They tag team beautifully and they each have different expertise they bring to work with clients. When we were under extreme stress postpartum, Erica and Maris were in near-constant touch with us, making sure we had the support and resources we needed to manage and make difficult decisions. They went above and beyond, brainstorming solutions to our unique challenges, and they were able to provide really valuable in-person support to us, which meant a lot especially during these times. With their experience and connections, they were able to get us resources that our pediatrician was not able to connect us to.”

- Moira, Brooklyn

“Erica was one of three doulas I met with to support my birth experience and after our initial meeting I knew I wanted her as my doula. She has an extremely calming, confident nature. I am one hundred percent sure the reason my labor was short and easily handled was because of Erica. I was able to concentrate on just breathing. Erica continues to check in on our family and makes trips to see our daughter.”

– Heather & Justin, Queens

“I am a mother of four boys and for my first three pregnancies I was never given the chance to have the support of a doula. Erica was very helpful and supportive. She responded to my questions and addressed my fears and concerns. Erica helped me create a birth plan and helped me to have a safe, memorable, and empowering birth. Having a doula was very beneficial and had such a positive impact on my labor process.”

– Yolanda, Bronx

"We can't imagine what this process would have been like without your support, kindness and love. From midnight Q & A to mid-day Oreos, from labor pains to family pains - you had us covered. We're ever grateful to have found you!" 

– Heidi & Brad, Brooklyn

"We had so many plans for our birth and or course, nothing happened the way we planned it. Erica made us feel comfortable and informed and talked us through all of the difficult decisions. Erica was a huge part of making our birth story so positive. She helped us advocate for ourselves and feel like we understood what was happening." 

– Nicole & Kevin, Long Island

“I had the best birth experience thanks to Erica! After our prenatal meetings, I felt completely at ease and prepared going into birth which made a huge difference in my overall experience. Erica’s calm, confidence, and positivity really set the tone and she was a godsend during labor. She guided my husband and I every step of the way. When my labor didn’t go exactly as planned, she made sure I had everything I needed to make the best decision for myself and my baby, and I wouldn’t change a thing about my birth experience. It was the most amazing day bringing our little girl into the world and I can honestly say I’m excited to do it again...with Erica’s help, of course!”

- Tina & Jared, Brooklyn

“Erica was a huge help, I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without her! She gave me a lot of helpful tips and resources before the birth, always an open ear and answered super quickly and supported me with difficult decisions.”

- Andrea, Manhattan

'“Our goal going into the birth of our daughter was to labor at home for as long as possible and to have a natural birth. With Erica's expert support we were able to follow this plan. Throughout the entire time at home my husband and Erica were in touch (texting, talking, sending contraction data, etc.) and without her guidance we most certainly would have headed to the hospital earlier having never been through the birthing process before. It was much nicer to be in the comfort of my own home, allowing me the flexibility to move about freely, spend time in the shower, etc. I look forward to recommending Erica and Maris to friends and hopefully working with them again in the future!”

- Paige & Jeff, Manhattan

“Erica and Maris were wonderful to work with, and provided us with excellent support and care leading up to our birth and during childbirth remotely (due to giving birth during the pandemic in NYC). They were very easy to communicate with, extremely knowledgeable, and Erica was there with us via Facetime every step of the way during my labor and delivery, offering support and helping us make decisions during the labor process. I would highly recommend them both!”

- Felicity & Michael, Manhattan

“I am so glad i had Erica and Maris as my doulas for my pregnancy journey. As soon as we started working together, my immense anxiety around giving birth for the first time was eased. Erica and Maris were always available to answer my questions and concerns - no matter how big or small, before birth and after. They gave me the knowledge I needed to make decisions I was really happy with. I don’t think I would have made such good decisions without them.”

- Masha & James, Manhattan

Check out the Birth Matters Podcast, Episode 29 where one of our families share their birth story.