TESTIMONIALS

Amanda was an absolute blessing throughout our entire birth journey. From the very beginning, during our prenatal visits, she was a wealth of knowledge, helping us prepare for birth in a way that felt both empowering and reassuring. She was always responsive and available whenever we had questions or needed guidance leading up to labor.

After going to 41 weeks and 5 days, I had to be induced—a change in plan that could have felt overwhelming. But Amanda remained so positive and encouraging, reminding us that while the journey might shift, the destination would remain the same. That mantra stayed with me throughout my labor.

She arrived early in the morning once I was induced, bringing the most thoughtful items that set the perfect energy in the room—essential oils, calming lights, and even the perfect snacks and drinks to keep me going. She knew exactly how to support both me and my husband, stepping in when he needed rest and always offering guidance with love and respect.

Throughout my 36-hour labor, she suggested different positions and techniques to help—moving from the shower to the tub, trying inversions, and offering hip squeezes, encouragement, and sips of green tea. Even when labor wasn’t progressing, leading to an informed and non-emergent belly birth, I still felt completely empowered, thanks to Amanda’s unwavering support.

She stayed for the birth, capturing beautiful photos and videos—precious moments my husband wouldn’t have been able to get since he was by my side. I will always treasure those images as they document the moment we became parents.

Her care didn’t end there. The follow-up visit at our home was just as wonderful. She took the time to reflect on our experience together and offered invaluable breastfeeding tips and tricks. Amanda has such a warm and calming spirit—it truly felt like we had known her forever.

Anyone would be incredibly lucky to have Amanda in their corner. She made our birth experience one filled with love, empowerment, and unwavering support. We cannot recommend her enough!
- Alana C.

Amanda was nothing short of amazing in our experience with her. She’s is extremely educated and experienced in this field, and she did a great job of passing along that knowledge to us, leaving us full of confidence going into the labor process. She’s detail-oriented, organized, and helped us create a plan. My favorite part about our experience with her was in the actual delivery room. The mood and energy she creates is calming and peaceful. You almost forget you’re in a hospital. Highly recommend her.
- Richard O.

Amanda helped me with the birth of my daughter back in November. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her. She met with me and my husband a few times before the birthday and went over every choice that we would be presented with in the hospital (which I was completely unaware of), as well as different labor positions since it would be difficult to do when the day actually came (impossible really!). She also always answered my messages quickly and thoroughly throughout my pregnancy and is super knowledgeable. My labor went smooth and quickly and I really have her to thank for that. I definitely would never have switched labor positions or used a birth comb or used a tens-unit on my own and my husband is amazing, but he would have no idea what to do without her (LOL). I was able to follow my birth plan of no epidural and my birth lasted 12 hours from water breaking to my baby girl arriving. You can tell Amanda truly loves what she does. I could not recommend her enough!
- Gabriella A.

I chose Amanda as my doula due to her personal experiences with birth as well as her overall knowledge base and experience with hypnobirthing. During pregnancy, she was always easily accessible and calmed my mind if I was questioning something with my body. Amanda helped me with stretching recommendations for my aches and pains and also performed rebozo and other birth ball techniques to help with baby's positioning. Walking through my birth preferences with her, I felt very heard and knew she understood my wants/needs as baby's birthing day approached. My birth took an unexpected turn and I birthed baby in our car en route to the hospital, but Amanda was there to take pictures and fan my husband and calm our chaos! In the postpartum period, Amanda checked in on us and made a home visit where she loved on baby so I could eat breakfast with 2 hands! I absolutely recommend Amanda and would use her again if we had another baby.
- Hillary H.

Amanda was terrific to work with. She came over to our house multiple times and met with us and also did a couple of video calls to review our birth plan and address any questions we had. Amanda also was quick to respond via text message when we had a question or something came up. At the hospital, she arrived with a bag of things to help my wife while she was in labor and pre labor. We appreciate all she did and would highly recommend her to anyone that wants a great experience.
- Mark S.

Amanda made us feel so supported from the second we hired her! I was unsure about hiring a doula as this was my first pregnancy and there's just so much to think about, but I am so glad I did. Throughout my pregnancy she offered advice and support if I ever needed it and once labor began she was there from start to finish! She supported me and my husband throughout the whole process, created a calming birth environment in the hospital room, helped me through various positions and comfort measures, and helped us work through various obstacles throughout, making sure we knew all of the information and all of our options before the doctors and nurses did anything. She is such a calming presence and I truly couldn't have gotten through it without her! She is the best!!
- Kristyn D.

Amanda was so supportive and encouraging from the first phone call to the post partum visit. She offered some great advice to help get the baby in a good position for my V-bac. She does everything she can to make the journey easier. Thanks Amanda!
- Lindsey M.

Amanda is a wonderful and professional doula that sees you and provides all kinds of support and all information you may need during your pregnancy and after delivery. Her miracle feature is express positivity and share it with you. I had an emergency c-section but I was well prepared and sure that everything is going to be all right. Amanda is attentive to your needs and will listen to you and hear what you say. She is an easy-going person that you will feel comfortable with at once. Thank you Amanda.
- Vitaliia M.

Bringing Amanda to our team as our Doula was by far, miles and miles away the best decision we made trough our journey. She has so much to teach and Knowledge. It's almost like when you go to a park or zoo and the guide shares with you every detail, information, fun facts and risks along the way, possibilities and the best way to go all the way to the end. As first time parents, having Amanda to answer our questions and concerns and give us reassurance was extremely important and helpful to us. And the deliver day came, she was ready, and came through right away! We couldn't be happier and thank her enough!
- Pedro D.

It’s hard for me to put into words just how amazing it was having Amanda by my side for one of the hardest and most beautiful time in my life. From the moment I decided to move forward with Amanda and Nueva Vida I was fully supported, it felt like having a light guiding my steps. When the time suddenly came for me to give birth Amanda was there in lightning speed and remained for what was a VERY long birth. She not only supported me but my husband as well, we were truly a team. When things became difficult and I began to feel defeated Amanda did not let me stay in the mindset for even a millisecond. She gently but firmly reminded me of my strength and goals for birth. She helped me to make my birthing experience a beautiful magical time. If you are looking for guidance, support, love, and magic look nowhere else.
- Kat P.