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Katie was truly one of the best decisions we made for our birth experience. ❤️ Going into pregnancy, I honestly thought I might end up needing a C-section because of some medical concerns. Then, around 32 weeks, we found out that a vaginal birth would actually be the best option. The problem was…I had done absolutely NO preparation for birth. 😂 I knew that trying to make a detailed birth plan and thinking through every possible scenario would only make my anxiety worse, so I decided that if I was going to have a doula, I wanted someone who could just *vibe* with us, keep things calm, and be the knowledgeable person in the room so I didn’t have to overthink everything. Then we met Katie, and it was an instant match. Before birth, Katie came to meet with us and walked us through all the different things we could expect and the different ways labor and delivery could go. My husband was especially grateful because she helped us have some sort of plan and understanding of what we were walking into without making us feel overwhelmed. We loved her personality, her sense of humor, and how easy it was to laugh, talk, and just be ourselves around her. Leading up to the birth, I could text Katie with any random thought or question, and she always checked in on us. When I went past my due date, she was such a comfort and helped keep me calm during the waiting and uncertainty. When my water started to break, Katie was there for me over the phone, helping me stay calm and talking me through what was happening. She even stayed available when the doctors came in so we could process everything together. When things really started ramping up, she came to the hospital, and having her there was an ENORMOUS relief to me, my husband, and my entire family. My labor became absolutely insane. I had incredibly intense contractions that felt like they would never stop, and Katie was such a steady presence. She didn't just support me — she helped guide my husband and my family in how they could support me too. She knew what I needed when I couldn't even think clearly enough to say it. I went from a 4 to a 10 incredibly quickly, and suddenly it was time to push. Katie was right there guiding me through it. She even called my family back to the hospital in the middle of the night so they could be there. In the middle of all the chaos, I remember focusing on Katie's voice and listening to her guide me through everything. I wasn't scared because she was there. I will forever remember her counting me through pushing and talking me through every moment. I truly don't think I could have stayed as calm as I did or gotten through that experience the way I did without her. And she didn't disappear once my baby was born. ❤️ I was able to continue texting Katie with questions afterward, and when my baby suddenly stopped latching, she came to our house and helped us figure out how to get her latched again. There have been plenty of moments since birth where I've been completely overwhelmed or panicked about something — including a few random postpartum scares where I was freaking out — and just knowing that I could text or call Katie has given us so much comfort and peace of mind. She supported me, my husband, and my entire family through one of the biggest and most emotional experiences of our lives. My whole family loved her, and I completely understand why. If you're considering a doula, especially if you're someone who tends to overthink, gets anxious, or doesn't want to spend your pregnancy obsessing over a perfect birth plan, I cannot recommend Katie enough. She was exactly what I needed: knowledgeable, calm, supportive, funny, reassuring, and completely in our corner. Katie, thank you for helping make one of the most intense experiences of our lives feel safe, supported, and even fun at times. I will never forget hearing your voice guiding me through those final moments. We are so incredibly grateful we found you. ❤️

My doula Katie was absolutely AMAZING!!! She made me feel like I had the confidence to stand up for myself. She is so flexible with any birthplan, let me set the pace, change my mind, supported not only me but my family aswell, and tried her best to beat my sister in a card game lol. She is a genuinely a very kind and caring person and I 1000%!!! Will have her be my doula again.

I’ve loved working with Queen City Doulas during pregnancy and postpartum. It’s been incredibly easy and such a good fit. Specifically because I really vibe well with my doula Katie. It was so helpful having her at my birth and she’s always willing to make herself available when I need her. I’m grateful I can continue using her for support in this postpartum season. I recommend her and Queen City Doulas to any other moms, especially being Tricare covered!

We had the best experience with Queen City Doulas! Every doula we worked with was incredibly professional and kind. We trusted them completely with our newborn and appreciated the advice they gave us as sleep deprived parents! We would recommend them to any family looking for overnight services or doula care.

Katie with Queen City Doulas was an incredible support before, during, and after my delivery. With my husband deployed during my pregnancy and birth, having her by my side during the whole process was physically and mentally reassuring. It felt like she genuinely cared and connected with me almost immediately, and was always happy to answer random questions and offer support/advice when issues came up, even well after birth. She was a fantastic advocate during labor and delivery; she helped me talk through decisions presented by hospital staff, and advocated for my preferences when I needed someone to speak for me. Even though things did not go according to my original preferences, it felt like I was able to be both flexible and in control of the decisions around my labor and delivery with Katie's backing. I felt reassured, respected, and truly supported by Katie's encouragement and experience. If/when I give birth again, I hope to work with Katie again, and I highly recommend her services to those looking for genuine, grounded, compassionate care to support their birth experience!

Excellent to work with. I had Erin as my PP doula and she was amazing! An incredible cook and a wonderful confidante. She did household chores and also watched my son when I had appts. In general, Queen City doulas was really helpful - they connected me with lactation consultants, an occupational therapist, and even a potential nanny candidate.

Queen City Doulas was one of the best investments we made postpartum. We hired Noel to be our night nurse for the first few weeks home and it was an absolute godsend. Because of her we were able to get some sleep and feel like functioning people which made this newborn phase so much easier. On top of the practical support of watching our baby boy at night, Noel was so knowledgeable. We learned so much from her as she helped us problem solve various questions/concerns of ours. She had a lot of experience to draw on and was overall such a thoughtful and kind person and we feel so lucky we met her through Queen City Doulas. The whole process was easy, straightforward, and reassuring. Highly highly recommend.

Tre’la was heaven-sent and supported our family every step of the way, welcoming our son into the world! Despite challenges with a previous difficult birth, we were able to have a redemptive birth and I can’t imagine having anybody else by my side.

I’ve been using Queen City for childcare needs for 4 months with my newborn and they are the best! I love how responsive they are whenever my needs change they are quick to provide quality caretakers for my little guy. We’ve had Edie who has been wonderful daytime support that goes above and beyond with caring for my son and is so helpful around the house. Chelsea has been lifesaving as our night time caretaker she’s so good with our little guy. We couldnt be happier with Queen City to fill our childcare needs.

When we first considered hiring an overnight doula, we were nervous at the idea of a stranger in our house. However, Syd put us completely at ease from the very first night with her warm, compassionate, and professional demeanor. Working with Syd a few nights a week for two months was the best decision we made for my postpartum recovery. Even though this is our second child, she still shared a wealth of knowledge and practical tips that made our routine smoother. We always woke up feeling refreshed, knowing our baby was in such loving, capable hands. Even though her time with us has wrapped up, her legacy lives on: we still use her magical bouncing technique and proudly call it “The Syd Method.” She has officially become a household name around here! If you are on the fence about hiring an overnight doula, do it - and ask for Syd! She is an absolute treasure, and any family would be lucky to have her.

Alicia was our main doula and she was so calming and sweet and helpful. Our baby boy loved her. Can’t say enough great things about her.

Yaa cared for our newborn twins once a week to give us a break and we are so grateful for her! She was reliable and loving, and we always felt confident leaving our babies in her care. As a twin mom herself she also gave me lots of great advice for surviving life with two babies. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for a postpartum doula and especially any twin parents!

Absolutely loved having Katie as my doula! I don't think I would've been able to have the delivery I did without having her help.

We worked with Queen City Doulas for their overnight doula services and had an incredible experience! Our doula, Eboniece, was warm, knowledgeable, dependable, and gave us such peace of mind during those early newborn weeks. Knowing our son was in such caring and capable hands allowed us to get the rest we needed. We couldn’t be more grateful for her support. We highly recommend Eboniece and Queen City Doulas to any family looking for exceptional postpartum support.

Valerie and Kimberly helped make my nights restful as a new mom. Having the baby’s clothes and sheets washed, folded, and put away were really helpful and Valerie’s meal prep was really helpful during the week. I learned a lot having Valerie and Kimberly (who was also the birth doula and also helped with breastfeeding tips for the baby) We learned a lot of tips and tricks that helped during witching hours. I’m going to miss them both!

We were lucky enough to have had support for the newest member of our household. Kaitlyn's team was absolutely fantastic! We learned a lot from Kimmy, Syd, and Kelly... and they were consistently communicating and making sure that they were part of our support team. Thanks for helping us transition into the world of parenthood.

The absolute best team of doulas that helped me through my postpartum period. All were very responsive and followed my directions with the baby to a T. Would 100% recommend them to anyone!

Our family relies on Queen City Doulas. We didn’t have childcare for a week and they quickly put a plan together for us with Edie. Edie was a lifesaver. She calmly tackled both kids and stayed on top of the house with laundry and kitchen stuff. She came prepared each days with crafts or playtime ideas for the boys. She went above and beyond to help me anywhere she could around the house. I can tell she’s a very experienced nanny and she’s a 5 star performer.

Couldn;t recommend enough!

We had a fantastic experience with Queen City Doulas. Eboniece and Kendra were detailed, professional and delightful to work with. Onboarding and scheduling were smooth as well. I highly recommend QCD!