I was blessed to be able to support these families during their special moment in time.
Here is what they had to say about their experience.
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"From the day we met her, we knew Anne was knowledgeable, confident, and absolutely a pleasurable person to be around; exactly what we wanted in a doula. She was there, constantly giving us support via plentiful of birthing knowledge, and reassuring us that although we felt overwhelmed at times by the sheer amount of information to digest and process, we were capable and could have the birth we wanted. As my wife labored, and she danced and moved around the room, Anne was there alongside myself and my mother in law, utilizing every bit of advice and tools at her disposal to assist my wife. I was very pleased to see she was there, but not imposingly so. She was a calm force, allaying my fears as they appeared, and kept assuring me I was doing enough for my wife as well. We watched as my wife's mind slipped away into concentration and calmness even at the height of her laboring, and it was something I had never seen before, not even during our first daughter's birth. And then, in what seemed like no time at all from the time my wife said she felt the need to push, a total of approximately 15-20 minutes, our second daughter was delivered into the world at 11:21pm with a tiny fist of triumph leading the way. My wife performed amazingly, and beautifully, and I know that Anne was a large part of her success. Furthermore, she doesn't consider her job done on the day of the birth and has also been in contact with us postpartum, making sure the baby and mother are doing well. So, if you're looking for a woman who is a force of calm tranquility, as knowledgeable as any doula out there, and absolutely loves what she does, then Anne is exactly who you're looking for.
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Patricia |
"My husband is an amazing partner general, and especially in the births of our children. I hired Anne to supplement his awesome awareness of me. She came to the scene with a softer voice of encouragement, and catch me when I was tensing up and fighting contractions to remind me to melt into them instead (much different than my husband's more 'boot camp style' approach). It was immensely helpful to me to have the quiet cheerleader with extra pain management techniques, hot packs because my hospital room was freezing, and a supportive mama who understood how a prior loss would impact things for me." |
Deirdre |
"Anne Homan is an amazing doula. I am so grateful for her help with the birth of my son. She taught me relaxation methods and exercises to prepare for birth. Anne provided me with a ton of great advice and provided helpful resources throughout my pregnancy and afterwards. She helped me with breastfeeding tips, postnatal care and much more. Anne's cheery and positive attitude is pleasantly infectious and helped me be more confident about my pregnancy and home birth. Anyone going through pregnancy will be lucky to have her by their side during this most special and difficult time in their life. As a first time mom, I had a lot to learn and couldn't imagine going through it all without her. Thanks a million, Anne!" |
Lynee |
" I was pursuing a Vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and I was blown away buy Anne's desire to learn everything that she could about VBAC's for me! Her desire to learn and her excitement for my birth plan sold me right away and I hired Anne without hesitation. She was there for me every step of the way and provided an abundance of information. She was my cheerleader, my advocate, my partner in birth, and I knew I was fully equipped to conquer the birth of my dreams! Anne was there for me when I needed her via text, phone and email. She was consistently checking in and sending me information on nutriton, comfort, and how to increase my chances of a successful VBAC. It was incredible how hard she worked for us and I couldn't be more pleased. Unfortunately for me my birth plan when right out the window when I was diagnosed with Cholestasis and preeclampsia at 39 weeks. I was devastated and called Anne right away to let her know we were on our way into the hospital and they wanted to perform a repeat cesarean - the one thing I didn't want and trained so hard to avoid. She was quick to help calm me down, reminding me it was my body and assuring me we would ask all the appropriate questions. She beat us to the hospital! Once at the hospital she helped me with questions for the doctor and overall comforting me with one of the most difficult decisions of my life. Without her I wouldn't have known what questions to ask and I would have been a complete wreck. My husband who was the most skeptical about hiring a doula was beyond grateful that we had Anne there with us to support us through our birth. Even though I didn't experience labor and ultimatly chose a repeat cesarean I can not imagine not having Anne with me. She used masage to calm me and supported me through recovery, and stayed an extended amount of time to be certain I was stable after I hemorrhaged. I highly reccommend you hire Anne for your birth, you will not be disappointed!" |
Christine |
"My husband and I were so blessed to have Anne as our doula for our fifth child. She was the first doula we've had, and she set the bar high! Full of genuine care and compassion for the families she serves, she desires to meet needs, before, during, and after the labor & birth. You could never doubt her dedication to you and your well being, both emotional and physical. She is extremely knowledgeable and looks to improve at any opportunity. She was an amazing support person during labor! My husband felt very supported as well, never pushed aside, and was very encouraged by Anne's professionalism and focus on us & our baby. Anne is a perfect example of what a doula ought to be!" |
Deborah |
"I had never met Anne prior to my birth because it was a spur of the moment kind of thing. She made contact with me after seeing one of my posts about being naturally induced at home due to kidney stone pain. I was doing a home birth so my midwife and 2 med students came to my home and broke my water. I called Anne right after and she headed over immediately. She arrived at my home right when my contractions were starting to become intense and I'm happy she did. She made every effort to make things as comfortable as possible for me. She eased my pain and coached me during the process of labor. I'm extremely grateful for her being there as she was so supportive and understanding of my needs. My experience with her was such a blessing and I would definitely be recommending her to my friends. The only thing that could have been better would have been me meeting her sooner considering we met the day of my birth. I believe her knowledge and passion for being a doula far exceeds expectations. Thank you Anne for the pleasant experience!" |
Jennifer
Anne |
"My husband Todd and I were so grateful to have Anne at the birth of our son. It was our first experience with childbirth. Throughout the pregnancy we read tons of books and took classes. Even though we felt well prepared, Anne's support was incredibly calming and instructive. Her peaceful presence was a huge blessing for us. It was so helpful to have someone with experience by our side to keep us grounded during the most intense times of the labor. Todd and I can honestly say that we would not have had the beautiful natural birth experience we wanted without Anne. Thanks so much Anne!! |
Heather
"Having a doula is an experience I never thought I'd be able to have. I wasn't sure what to expect and my worries had me doubting I could do it. I lost all those fears and nerves after I talked with Anne. She was able to calm me in the delivery room and taught my husband and I amazing techniques for all I was going through. Anne coached us through the labor and I don't think I could have done a natural birth without Anne there as my doula. The birth of my third son is a memory I will never forget and I would do it all over again with Anne if I ever find out we are expecting again."
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Mackenzie
"After having Anne Homan attend the birth of my third baby, I can wholeheartedly recommend her as a doula. Anne and I spoke often during my pregnancy. I had high blood pressure throughout my entire pregnancy and Anne was very understanding and encouraging. I called Anne as soon as I arrived at the hospital and was told that my blood pressure was too high and that I would have to stay to have an emergency induction. I was in tears and Anne knew just what to say to make me feel better. She dropped everything and came right away. She even brought her breast pump so that she could pump during the wee hours of the morning while she was away from her baby. Anne knew how much I wanted a natural labor and delivery, and was completely understanding when I made the decision to receive an epidural. Having been through two very different labors herself, I felt that Anne truly understood why the decision was so hard for me. Anne also captured some amazing photos of me and my husband during labor and a video after my son was born that I will treasure forever! If she had not been present, I know that I would not have as many happy memories looking back at my birth story. Anne was truly a blessing during the birth of my son!"
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A Moment in Time Doula Services, LLC
I would love to support you during your special moment!
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Telephone301-801-0791
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