Testimonials
“Nothing is more important than how we are born” - Alice Walker
"Ana was able to help us sift through all of our thoughts and create a solid plan... I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to have helped with my son while I was taken to the OR to have my c-section for my daughter. I am so grateful Ana was a part of my pregnancy." - Liz >> Read More in Birth Stories |
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"Ana's presence during the birth has made my birth experience exceptional and unforgettable. Most importantly, Ana had helped me and my husband make our own decisions to follow our birth plan for having a completely natural, safe and unmedicated birth." - Hannah >> Read More in Birth Stories |
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"I could not have traversed this unknown territory so smoothly without Ana's reassurance and guidance. Your postpartum care, including the belly wrapping and sitz bath, was so helpful." - Lisa
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"At first my husband wasn't on board with having a doula and now afterwards, he says he doesn't know what he would have done without her! I highly recommend Ana." - Chelsea
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"Ana is very caring, calm, knowledgeable, easy going and very helpful. She stayed long hours at the maternity center before and while I was in labor, gave me massages, helped with my positioning, and in advocating my needs and wishes to the staff. I highly recommend Ana as a doula and am very grateful for the wonderful care I received from her." - Kristi
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"Hiring Ana as a doula was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
I was feeling nervous about giving birth to our first baby, especially after having two back-to-back miscarriages.
We hired a doula because I wanted someone experienced to help me labor at home for as long as possible before going to the hospital and then to be my advocate once at the hospital so that our birth plan was honored. I also liked the idea of having someone there for me after the birth in those first weeks of transitioning into motherhood in case I ran into challenges, had questions, or just wanted some extra support.
Ana did all of that and MUCH more!
She went above and beyond every step of the way, giving us feedback on our birth plan, encouraging us to create a postpartum care plan, providing us with amazing resources before we even realized we needed them, setting up the hospital room with flameless candles and little Christmas lights, and hanging in there with us for over 29 hours of labor!
In the weeks following the birth, Ana lead me through wonderful processes (one of my favorites was the "Closing the Bones" ritual) and shared information and ideas that helped relax my system and speed my recovery. I'm really grateful that we invested in the package that included the most postpartum care. Life with a newborn can be intense, and I appreciated the extra support even more than I thought I would. I felt like the value was way higher than what we paid."
- Penelope Jane
I was feeling nervous about giving birth to our first baby, especially after having two back-to-back miscarriages.
We hired a doula because I wanted someone experienced to help me labor at home for as long as possible before going to the hospital and then to be my advocate once at the hospital so that our birth plan was honored. I also liked the idea of having someone there for me after the birth in those first weeks of transitioning into motherhood in case I ran into challenges, had questions, or just wanted some extra support.
Ana did all of that and MUCH more!
She went above and beyond every step of the way, giving us feedback on our birth plan, encouraging us to create a postpartum care plan, providing us with amazing resources before we even realized we needed them, setting up the hospital room with flameless candles and little Christmas lights, and hanging in there with us for over 29 hours of labor!
In the weeks following the birth, Ana lead me through wonderful processes (one of my favorites was the "Closing the Bones" ritual) and shared information and ideas that helped relax my system and speed my recovery. I'm really grateful that we invested in the package that included the most postpartum care. Life with a newborn can be intense, and I appreciated the extra support even more than I thought I would. I felt like the value was way higher than what we paid."
- Penelope Jane
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"Ana has been an amazing postpartum doula for us...I especially liked that she also focuses on helping the mother heal. These treatments have really helped me relax and get some much needed rest during the initial sleep-deprived weeks and I'm very glad to have had Ana to help me recover." - Maria
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"I can’t imagine how I could have made it through those few weeks without Ana’s help."
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"Ana was exceptionally helpful to my husband and I during our prep, labor and postpartum. I felt ready...informed and educated about my choices and rights, and felt prepared for different scenarios." - Marie
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"Thank god Ana Hernandez was in my life when I became pregnant.
From the struggles of the first trimester all the way through the tumultuous life as a new mom postpartum,
Ana met me every step of the way. Her knowledge of what a woman needs for an empowered, healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period is extensive.
I especially appreciate all of her wisdom about techniques used by other cultures and by women throughout history.
Working with her, I felt connected to the timeless wisdom of women who have gone through this process before.
She recommended all of the most valuable books, tools, and strategies that ended up saving me money and suffering, and adding immeasurably to my birth experience.
I can't recommend her doula services highly enough!
If you've been wondering whether it's worth it to add the expense of a doula onto all you already have to pay for as part of birth,
ask yourself what it's worth to look back on the birth of your child with a feeling of deep satisfaction rather than regret. Ana is the doula who will take you there."
- Melanie
From the struggles of the first trimester all the way through the tumultuous life as a new mom postpartum,
Ana met me every step of the way. Her knowledge of what a woman needs for an empowered, healthy pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period is extensive.
I especially appreciate all of her wisdom about techniques used by other cultures and by women throughout history.
Working with her, I felt connected to the timeless wisdom of women who have gone through this process before.
She recommended all of the most valuable books, tools, and strategies that ended up saving me money and suffering, and adding immeasurably to my birth experience.
I can't recommend her doula services highly enough!
If you've been wondering whether it's worth it to add the expense of a doula onto all you already have to pay for as part of birth,
ask yourself what it's worth to look back on the birth of your child with a feeling of deep satisfaction rather than regret. Ana is the doula who will take you there."
- Melanie
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"Ana was a big part of my prenatal, birth, and post-partum experience. Having her as my doula has made a very big difference. I would recommend her to anyone for home births or hospital births." - Natasha
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"Ana helped me really, truly take care of myself and celebrate the birth of my son in so many ways."
- Lindsay |
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"Her commitment to keeping the birth process sacred is beautiful." - J.M.
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"Ana is a gifted doula. She has that warmth and motherly vibe that few people can really embody.
She has been around the block and knows how to advocate for the mother when the time comes to give birth.
She let's you completely decide what kind of birth plan you would like with your baby and doesn't give off any judgments for whatever that may look like for your family (hospital birth, home, birth center etc).
I like to think of her as an event planner for your birth.
She makes sure everything is going right and smoothly for you in the background so that you can enjoy your time and process.
Most importantly though she helps with postpartum care, making sure that you are nourished and rested after having brought life into this world.
I can't recommend her enough. You and your baby are in the best hands with Ana!"
- M.B.
She has been around the block and knows how to advocate for the mother when the time comes to give birth.
She let's you completely decide what kind of birth plan you would like with your baby and doesn't give off any judgments for whatever that may look like for your family (hospital birth, home, birth center etc).
I like to think of her as an event planner for your birth.
She makes sure everything is going right and smoothly for you in the background so that you can enjoy your time and process.
Most importantly though she helps with postpartum care, making sure that you are nourished and rested after having brought life into this world.
I can't recommend her enough. You and your baby are in the best hands with Ana!"
- M.B.
Birthing a better world one birth at a time - honoring, respecting and mothering the mother!
Telephone831-239-4893
ana@anandadoula.com
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