“I knew Adde was my doula the moment we met. She just has that “it” thing… our first video chat my assumptions were spot on. She radiates good energy! Anytime I had a questions or needed guidance she had ample information and resources. Plus she is a mom herself so she can anticipate your needs from her own experiences. My partner and I had to go through a long labor process which felt like a never ending rollercoaster and Adde was there for the both of us every step of the way. With physical support, words of encouragement, comedic relief, and sometimes the much needed stern reminders to stay focused. She was a mind reader. Literally. I could just look in her direction and she would know what I needed. Delivery is such an emotional process and it felt so easy to express my thoughts and needs and feel understood and fully supported… not just for me but my partner as well. Adde is truly a special person and when we decide to have another baby she will be there. I am so appreciative of everything she did for me and my new little family. I’m thankful her services were available in my time of need and feel lucky I stumbled upon such a lovely person and lifetime friend.”
“I’m not sure where to begin to express the profound impact Adde has had on our family’s life. As a first time mom-to-be, Adde came alongside my husband and I to support the joyful anticipation of our daughter. After a long season of infertility, waiting and loss, it was important to us to be intentional with this sacred experience. She listened to our birth wishes, created space to discuss fears, hopes and priorities. She came equipped with tools to support us to make informed decisions and enter into birth and postpartum feeling confident, capable and somehow made room for more joy than we thoughts possible. Adde exudes a calm and steadfastness that washes over during moments of pain and uncertainty. She held me up, physically and emotionally as I became a mother. She also held my husband and supported his goals to be hands on and present during our daughter’s birth. If you’re considering a doula as part of your birth team, there is no one more suited to this work than my beloved friend Adde.”
“Adde was vital to our education and preparation for the birthing process. More importantly, she was an integral part of our daughter’s birth. She advocated for our needs, she supported us without judgement and guided us when we felt the most vulnerable. She is an incredible person, mother and doula. If you need a doula, there is no one else I would want by my family’s side before, during and immediately after birth.”