My husband and I always wanted Valencia to be our doula. She helped us with navigating and preparing for the birth of our daughter. Valencia provided us with support and education we needed to help us better understand our needs. The information she provided was very valuable to us. I loved that she included my husband in the process and was open to listening to his concerns. Valencia empowered us to be advocates for the health of our baby girl and allowed us to plan effectively. The emotional support we received was outstanding. Valencia always checked-in with us and provided a safe space for us to be vulnerable. Valencia was absolutely phenomenal during the labor and birth. There were so many moments where I wanted to give up and she was by my side every step of the way. Her encouragement meant so much to me. She gave me the strength I needed to push through. Valencia is very dedicated, compassionate, patient and is deeply invested in the service she provides. She does this work with her whole heart. Valencia's doula service was a very valuable investment especially for us as a family of color who need advocates in our corner to help navigate the medical system. We truly appreciate and are grateful for Valencia for all she has done for us.

Valencia's teas were life-saving during my postpartum. I truly think her herbal tonics made all the difference in my recovery.

Working with Valencia (our Doula) before, during and postpartum was essential in our positive birthing experience. Prior to delivery she guided us, reassured us and provided my partner and I with a sense of compassion and stability. Prior to delivery she made us feel comfortable and confident as first time parents. During delivery she was able to advocate for us and ensure our birth plan was executed as planned. She helped my partner and I stay strong, calm and focused on our main goal which was a healthy mom and a healthy baby. Postpartum she was there to ensure we were adjusting to having this new little human and was available to provide additional support and guidance to us. Overall we're extremely grateful for Valencia's contribution and presence. Having her services has made this experience a positive one for our little family.

The difficulty of postpartum came somewhat as a surprise to me. I had read about the emotional difficulty, hormonal imbalance, and risks of post-partum depression, but I was very unprepared for the physical difficulty of post-partum. Giving birth to our baby girl was beautiful and was also the most intense physical experience my body had gone through. There were days where I felt like the pain would never go away, but having Valencia's support during those weeks made a world of difference! So many memories come to my mind when I think about all the loving support Valencia provided to our family: from preparing an herbal bath for me to helping us give baby her first bath, from giving me a massage to binding my belly, from making me smoothies to helping my sister cook dinner, from coming with me to the pediatrician to helping my husband tie a wrap to carry the baby, and so much more. The list could go on and on, so I will just say that for any family looking for a doula to join their birth team, I wholeheartedly recommend Valencia. Beyond her knowledge and her passion for this work, what I will always remember and be grateful for is her calming presence and generosity of spirit.