When I first met Yolyvette, I felt an immediate connection with her and just had to have her by my side as my Doula. From the very beginning I felt heard, understood, and supported by Yoly; from explaining to her how I wanted my first birth experience to go and how it didn’t go at all how I planned or imagined to how I was imagining and needed my second birth experience to go. Yoly was with me every step of my journey during my second pregnancy. She checked in regularly, kept me calm so many times, answered my questions (sometimes even before I asked them), helped me to trust my instincts, and helped me to amplify my voice up until moments before I started pushing. I am and forever will be eternally grateful to have had Yoly by my side as my Doula.
I highly recommend Yoly!

-Meghan C.

From the moment we met Aubrey at Rooted Birth, we knew we were in expert, caring hands. She has been so supportive throughout our entire pregnancy experience and was such an integral part of the healthy and happy birth of our son.

Rooted set up a preliminary meeting with Aubrey to see if we were a good match and we immediately clicked. From there, we met with Aubrey twice in-home for pre-labor planning and support meetings. When I went into labor, Aubrey's guidance was integral to our success (particularly in knowing when it was time to head to the birthing center!). Once there, Aubrey provided emotional support for my partner and I, ideas for comfort measures, snapped photos of the process, and made sure all my birth plan wishes were being advocated for and met in the moment by myself and the staff.

About 24h and then again 48h after the birth, Aubrey came to our home to encapsulate my placenta (and create an amazing herbal salve and beautiful art print). She checked in on us and offered some much needed emotional support during that time.

It was such an incredibly positive experience with both Aubrey and Rooted Birth; I will never let a friend give birth without a doula!!!

-Alexandra B.

We hired Serena for a month after our second baby was born and extended our contract for several more months because our baby had severe reflux and needed to be held upright all night. Serena was an angel- she was never late, was very kind to every member of our family, and knowledgeable about all aspects of baby care. We never had to worry about our baby when Serena was at our home, without her no one would have slept for months. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a birth or postpartum doula.

-Molly O.M.

As a first-time mom, I knew I wanted a doula. After meeting Aubrey, I knew she would be the perfect doula for us. Aubry helped educate my husband and me about all our options for labor and delivery. We also utilized Aubrey for all birth/newborn care classes, which were very beneficial. When the big day arrived, Aubrey truly showed her magic! Let me say, her hip squeezes were amazing! Highly recommend Aubrey!

-Savini P.

Aubrey was such an incredible support throughout my entire pregnancy and labor/delivery experience. I was expecting twins which was much different than my first singleton pregnancy. Throughout my pregnancy, she provided us with insights, questions, and scenarios we hadn’t thought of. This was helpful to take to my OB and be able to feel prepared for all scenarios walking into our labor and delivery experience. It helped us feel educated and at peace with whatever happened given there are many circumstances out of our control. During labor and delivery, she was a great support as I labored unmedicated, coaching my husband as well so that he could remain involved. She also stepped up to help advocate for some things that came up, when in the moment were harder to advocate for myself when I was in the middle of laboring. She was attentive to detail and really collaborative with the medical staff at the hospital so there was great energy during the delivery even though some circumstances were not ideal. We are grateful for her support during this process and felt like she was an integral part in making us feel comfortable, educated, and empowered through the whole journey!

-Hannah F.

Just wanted to shout out and recommend Rooted Birth doulas! Seriously think doulas should be mandatory for every birth now that I know what they do and how knowledgeable they are (really feels like you’re talking to your own personal nurse). My doula Jennifer Hamilton took my pain levels down 3-4 levels during natural contractions, she helped to elaborate on the options my dr presented, and she stayed w me the whole time during labor/delivery. Absolutely loved it. Unfortunately my birth did not go as planned but with the doula we did make the best of the situation and I know I utilized all my resources!!! I highly recommend Jennifer Hamilton because of her experience level but also her demeanor — lots of evidence based knowledge with a character that is laidback and has the ability to adjust to the situation. She is super warm hearted with kiddos of her own and she really made me feel cared for!!

Also shoutout to doula Joanna who helped me reframe birth so I had the best “vaginal birth plan” and best “cesarean birth plan”, because as she said, whether c section or vaginal, birth is all natural, and it’s a time to celebrate your baby’s actual BIRTHday. 🥳

-Virginia V.

My first birth experience with Aubrey was godsend. I don’t know how I could have made it through sticking to my birth plan without her. She was there the entire time and was completely supportive, reminding me my options and coaching me through the difficult journey. If I had to do it again it would most definitely be with Aubrey!

-Jenny V.R.

I had such an incredible experience with Yoly as my postpartum doula! After giving birth via an unplanned c section, I was in very rough shape both psychically and mentally. Yoly shared her expertise, comforted me, and helped to build my confidence during a time of vulnerability and stress as a first time mom. Yoly helped with household chores, encouraged me to get out and about, and ,most importantly, loved my baby. When I had questions, she guided me and was relatable and experienced. Im so grateful for her and Rooted Birth for helping me feel more like myself again. Thank you!

-Hannah H.

I picked Ashleigh as my doula after I learned I was needing an induction for medical reasons. This was my second birth needing an induction and my first was slightly traumatic and I wanted a doula to support me to avoid what happened during my first delivery. I’m so happy to say that Ashleigh helped me accomplish my goal. She stood out to me as I read through the available doulas because she seemed so friendly and supportive and just like the kind of person I could trust at my birth. During our prenatal meetings she answered any and all questions I had, she gave comforting advice and we ironed out my ideal birth plan as well as labor coping techniques. I really appreciated how she educated myself as well as my husband so we were as prepared as possible. My scheduled induction came and when I went in to the hospital there were a couple things I was feeling uneasy about (with my nurses) and Ashleigh was a great person to vent to and she also reminded me to advocate for myself and stand up for what birth I wanted. My favorite thing about Ashleigh is how when I was going through some pretty intense contractions she always did exactly what I needed during them without me even having to speak, she just immediately went to work doing counter pressure amongst other things to distract me from the pain. I ended up having the most amazing, healing, beautiful birth experience I could’ve asked for and I’m eternally grateful to her for being by my side during such a vulnerable time.

-Antonia H.

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I met with several doulas to consider which would be the best birth coach for me and knew Aubrey was the guide I needed. Aubrey helped me consider insurance issues, birth plan decisions, and topics to discuss with my provider. She was a great encourager as I prepped for birth.

During labor, Aubrey recalled my birth plan and worked with my husband to support me. Of course, she provided the heavenly counter pressure I needed during every contraction. 😅

After delivery, in the following days, she helped me process the birth and provided such good perspective.

-Lauren V.S.

We found out we were expecting our rainbow baby and at almost 40 years old without having had a full term baby we knew we wanted to have a Doula for support. Aubrey was amazing through our journey and really helped educate both myself and my husband of what to expect in labor. At the last minute we had to have a c-section and Aubrey was a wonderful support helping us understand and navigate the hospital. It really was her education that helped me feel very calm in the OR which is not the most relaxing environment ;). She also helped us really advocate for me and my husband to get our baby as soon as possible after surgery. I’d recommend her to anyone who is looking for a Doula!

-Amanda O.

It was really important to me to feel like I made informed choices during the birthing process. Taryn helped walk us through all of the important decisions and supported my husband and I through my unmedicated birth. I felt very cared for leading up to and after I gave birth as well. I couldn't recommend her enough!

-Stephanie K.

For the birth of my first son, I really wanted a guide to help me through it all. I reached out to Rooted Birth, interviewed a few doulas and really connected with Taryn Cardiff. She emphasized her goal is to ensure moms love their birth experience. I had a very long and painful labor, and she stayed with me the whole time. She did an incredible job coaching me through the hard times, keeping my goals fresh in my mind, coordinating with my mom and husband throughout the whole process, and overall helping me through it. I cannot recommend Taryn and Rooted Birth enough. I can't imagine having gone through it without her!

-Sarah E.K.

TL;DR: Taryn is amazing and I would have her by my side through every pregnancy. Hiring a doula was in the top 5 of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy journey.

Rooted Birth and our doula, Taryn, were exactly the support team my husband and I needed through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. My husband was skeptical about hiring a doula because he wanted to be my primary support person and didn’t want anyone to take his place. The number one reason why we chose Taryn was because of how supported and understood she made my husband feel during the interview. He could see her being part of his support team as much as she would be supporting me. From that first meeting with Taryn, she was compassionate, organized, and incredibly helpful. My pregnancy came with its hurdles and Taryn was there to help us make the best choice for ourselves with each one. She always had the information we needed when we needed it. I had an amazing birth experience and I owe so much of that to Taryn. I felt prepared to handle labor because of her support during pregnancy. She provided the exact support my husband and I needed during labor to be successful in meeting my birth goals. Taryn is an absolute champ in the labor & delivery room! She made sure I had what I needed immediately following labor so that my husband and I could enjoy the moment together. It seemed like such a small detail during pregnancy, but the photos she captured in those first moments will be cherished forever! Her help getting breastfeeding off to a solid start during the golden hour was amazing. Her postpartum support has been nothing short of incredible, and again, I believe we have been so successful in navigating this transitionary phase of life because we had Taryn to lean into.

For those considering the financial aspect of hiring a doula, I understand that too. It’s a huge expense. But I can’t put a price tag on the value of the support we received. Hiring a doula is in our top 5 of the best decisions we made for a successful pregnancy and meeting our birth goals. It would be the very first thing I would do if I found out I was pregnant again!

-Shannon L.

We were recommended Ashleigh from a friend and could not be happier with the care she provided! She was very professional, knowledgeable, and supportive during all our interactions from our first meeting to our postpartum visit. We used techniques she taught us to prepare for and during labor that were massively helpful. Without her I would have had no idea how to support my wife during her labor for our first child, and I’ve been telling everyone since that we could not have done it without her! 10/10 I think everyone should get a doula for their next kid 😁.

-Nathan B.

I recently gave birth to my second baby girl, and I made the best decision for myself and my new daughter by choosing Taryn Cardiff as my birth doula! From the beginning, she taught my husband and I so much more than we had previously known about the birthing process and what happens to a woman's body during labor and delivery. This time around, I was a more confident woman and mother because of Taryn's teachings, support, and encouragement throughout the entire process. If I hadn't had Taryn with me at the hospital during labor, I don't believe I would have had the same delivery experience- this time I gave birth without an epidural, had freedom of movement, and delivered my healthy baby girl on all fours (an experience I dreamt of and prayed for). She took excellent care of me, was my rock and advocate, took photos toward the end of delivery, and also helped teach and model for my husband how to best support me as well- absolutely priceless gifts! Huge thank you to Taryn and the Rooted Birth Collective!! I highly recommend her services to any pregnant woman looking for the best birthing experience.

-Lyndsey SR.

I had Taryn as my doula for my home birth and let me just say I could NOT have gotten through my home birth without her! I am so thankful for her informational prenatal appointments and postnatal checkups! I had a successful home birth but had to go to the NICU because my baby aspirated meconium. Taryn came to the hospital and stayed a few hours there with me to help me start hand expressing colostrum and get started pumping since I couldn’t breastfeed. I can’t sing enough praises to Rooted Birth and to Taryn!

-Katye N.

I couldn't recommend Noelle enough! My pregnancy had some unexpected complications that all happened suddenly several weeks before my due date. Noelle made herself available for me on short notice several times because of this and I know without her I would have had a much different birthing experience. Thank you for all you did!

-Michelle B.

Oh where to begin. I am so grateful for finding Rooted Birth. Initially, I was only looking for a birthing class for my home birth with my midwife. I was strongly encouraged by family and my midwife to utilized a doula as part of the birth team, and I am SO GLAD I did. Taryn was my doula, and I must say (I speak for my husband as well), she exceeded all our expectations and more. She is so professional, yet warm and so approachable while being extremely prompt and well-organized. She never missed a beat. She is also extremely intuitive on meeting emotional needs, ESPECIALLY on delivery day. Birth is a transcending experience and you don't notice much around you, or vocalize your own needs well. Taryn would ensure I was constantly hydrated, gave gentle scalp massages between contractions (these helped so much) and made me feel heard and validated as the pains increased. I am sure I'm forgetting much more. My birth experience was very difficult. By the end, I was completely worn out and had complications tended to by my midwives. While that was going on, Taryn fed me a small meal as I was too weak and depleted by then to feed myself. I cannot express how blown away I am by her care and attentiveness. I cannot recommend this group enough, Taryn especially. We will ABSOLUTELY be using her again for our next baby!

-Loralyn B.

When I first met with Aubrey, it felt like I was meeting with an old friend. She is funny, intelligent, and has an energy that puts your anxieties to rest. I wouldn’t have been able to have the birth I imagined without her unwavering support throughout the insane ups and downs of my birthing journey. I knew I had the physical support of my husband, but I didn’t realize how much I needed another woman to hold space for me, empower me and believe in me. If you want an amazing doula, Aubrey is your girl ❤️.

-Jourdan R.