Allison was a generous listener at every appointment leading up to our birth. Then she was attentive, flexible and responsive once labor started. As she arrived at the hospital, things really started progressing and her constant coaching and creativity helped deliver our daughter free from an epidural even after 40 hours of labor! It's so hard to imagine that we could have been as successful without her experience and presence, and we are so grateful for the support that she provided.
- Sean and Liz, Licking Memorial Hospital
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I am a first time mom and I had a great experience working with Allison. From our first conversation, it was clear that Allison is extremely passionate about her work as a birth doula. Throughout my pregnancy, Allison was always available to answer my questions and provide me with resources to have the birth I wanted. She listened to my thoughts and concerns and tailored her service to me personally, ensuring that I had what I needed to feel secure and confident in my birth plan. She also made a point to include my husband in our sessions. When COVID-19 interrupted my birth plan and our entire world, Allison continued to provide excellent service and reassured me that I could still have the birth I wanted (and I did!). I wholeheartedly recommend Allison to any woman looking for a strong and supportive doula to walk with them on their birth journey!
- Natalie, Ohio State Medical Center
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Allison was a game-changer in our birth, teaching me how to breathe, helping to calm my fears and providing counter pressure where my contractions were strongest. She was a huge advocate and I couldn't be more grateful for her expertise, physical and emotional support. I couldn't have made it through a natural home birth without her. She is a truly remarkable woman! I have a very supportive husband and he was equally as grateful for everything she provided. When he didn't know what to do, in stepped Allison.
-Crystal and Kevin, Home
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Allison’s enthusiasm for empowered birth was such an encouragement to both my husband and me during our natural labor and delivery. The prenatal appointments felt like educational pep talks and having her massage to help with pain management allowed me to labor at home as long as possible. She was knowledgeable and reassuring when I was scared, an advocate when necessary, and knew just what I needed. I highly recommend her!
- Kaitlyn and Brett, Ohio State Medical Center
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I had a lot of trouble finding a doula that fit my needs and personality, until I met Allison. I am forever grateful for her compassionate and peaceful presence at the birth of my son. She cared not only for my physical needs, but the deep needs of my soul. Needs that I didn’t know I had for postpartum planning, she filled. She took my dreamed up best possible birth experience, and took it to the next level. I have so much gratitude for this woman.
- Hannah, Home
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We had a great experience with Allison! She listened to the desires that we had for the delivery and even made some suggestions that we hadn’t thought of. During labor, she was aware of my needs & made many helpful suggestions to help cope with pain and was a timely encourager when I felt like giving up. It was comforting to know we had support before, during, and after our baby girl arrived!
- Ashley & Matt, St. Ann's Hospital
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When my husband and I considered a natural birth, we knew we wouldn’t have the confidence to do it on our own. After meeting Allison we knew that she would be a great encouragement and advocate for us at the hospital. We had an awesome experience and delivery with Allison as our doula!
- Chloe & Joe, Mount Carmel East Hospital
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Allison’s passion and energy surrounding birth attracted me to her when we first met. She helped me craft my birth plan through informative resources she shared and honored my plan through labor and delivery. Allison was by my side every step of the way throughout my labor; she offered research-based viewpoints when I was conflicted with a decision about my healthcare. Allison was responsive to my needs and desires; she suggested new positions which helped labor progress, relentlessly provided the relaxation of physical touch and offered words of encouragement without ceasing. Allison was in my corner, she was there for me and I wouldn’t have the beautiful birth story I do without having her support and guidance.
- Jana, Riverside Hospital
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My recent experience with Allison includes observing her interact with my daughter during her labor and delivery. Allison was familiar with my daughter’s hospital plan and kept her on target during 36 hours of labor ensuring she had the birth experience she wanted. Allison explained medical procedures to her, suggested various labor positions, and coached her with different breathing techniques. Allison worked side-by-side with the maternity nurses and midwife and was very thoughtful, caring, and supportive throughout the complete labor and delivery experience.
- Jodi, Columbus, OH
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Allison is extremely passionate about birth and advocating for the mother’s desires. She asked thoughtful questions to help me make decisions before labor. During labor, she provided calm support and encouragement and suggested positions and applied counter pressure to provide relief during transition. Allison was an essential part of my birth experience and I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Whitney, Home
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What is wonderful about Allison was that there was not just one "right" way to labor and deliver. I initially worried that my envisioned birth was not "natural enough" for a doula, but Allison was quick to reassure me that she was here to support whatever vision my husband and I had. She took the time to get to know us, which ensured that she thoroughly understood and supported our birthing hopes and goals. Allison gave me and my husband the courage and confidence to make our own decisions, while providing encouragement and support throughout our entire labor and delivery journey. We would not have had such a wonderful birthing experience without Allison, and we are forever grateful.
Natalie & Yuan, Grant Hospital
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I knew from the beginning that I would use a doula for my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy I used the doula services at my local hospital which lacks the prenatal and postpartum visits. I loved the idea of being able to build a relationship with one this second pregnancy. I highly suggest this! I was much more comfortable being able to build a relationship prior to go time. Allison guided me through the building of my birth plan and honored it throughout. She suggested books and other resources during the pregnancy that made me much more confident in myself. During labor and delivery she both honored my needs and pushed me as she knew she could. Words of confidence, physical touch and positioning were a few areas she was supportive for me and my husband. Important to note, she is supportive to the husband or partner there as well! Allison is passionate, professional and knowledgeable but her heart is her greatest quality. I cannot thank her enough for sharing that with my family!
- Rachel, St. Ann's Hospital
- Sean and Liz, Licking Memorial Hospital
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I am a first time mom and I had a great experience working with Allison. From our first conversation, it was clear that Allison is extremely passionate about her work as a birth doula. Throughout my pregnancy, Allison was always available to answer my questions and provide me with resources to have the birth I wanted. She listened to my thoughts and concerns and tailored her service to me personally, ensuring that I had what I needed to feel secure and confident in my birth plan. She also made a point to include my husband in our sessions. When COVID-19 interrupted my birth plan and our entire world, Allison continued to provide excellent service and reassured me that I could still have the birth I wanted (and I did!). I wholeheartedly recommend Allison to any woman looking for a strong and supportive doula to walk with them on their birth journey!
- Natalie, Ohio State Medical Center
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Allison was a game-changer in our birth, teaching me how to breathe, helping to calm my fears and providing counter pressure where my contractions were strongest. She was a huge advocate and I couldn't be more grateful for her expertise, physical and emotional support. I couldn't have made it through a natural home birth without her. She is a truly remarkable woman! I have a very supportive husband and he was equally as grateful for everything she provided. When he didn't know what to do, in stepped Allison.
-Crystal and Kevin, Home
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Allison’s enthusiasm for empowered birth was such an encouragement to both my husband and me during our natural labor and delivery. The prenatal appointments felt like educational pep talks and having her massage to help with pain management allowed me to labor at home as long as possible. She was knowledgeable and reassuring when I was scared, an advocate when necessary, and knew just what I needed. I highly recommend her!
- Kaitlyn and Brett, Ohio State Medical Center
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I had a lot of trouble finding a doula that fit my needs and personality, until I met Allison. I am forever grateful for her compassionate and peaceful presence at the birth of my son. She cared not only for my physical needs, but the deep needs of my soul. Needs that I didn’t know I had for postpartum planning, she filled. She took my dreamed up best possible birth experience, and took it to the next level. I have so much gratitude for this woman.
- Hannah, Home
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We had a great experience with Allison! She listened to the desires that we had for the delivery and even made some suggestions that we hadn’t thought of. During labor, she was aware of my needs & made many helpful suggestions to help cope with pain and was a timely encourager when I felt like giving up. It was comforting to know we had support before, during, and after our baby girl arrived!
- Ashley & Matt, St. Ann's Hospital
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When my husband and I considered a natural birth, we knew we wouldn’t have the confidence to do it on our own. After meeting Allison we knew that she would be a great encouragement and advocate for us at the hospital. We had an awesome experience and delivery with Allison as our doula!
- Chloe & Joe, Mount Carmel East Hospital
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Allison’s passion and energy surrounding birth attracted me to her when we first met. She helped me craft my birth plan through informative resources she shared and honored my plan through labor and delivery. Allison was by my side every step of the way throughout my labor; she offered research-based viewpoints when I was conflicted with a decision about my healthcare. Allison was responsive to my needs and desires; she suggested new positions which helped labor progress, relentlessly provided the relaxation of physical touch and offered words of encouragement without ceasing. Allison was in my corner, she was there for me and I wouldn’t have the beautiful birth story I do without having her support and guidance.
- Jana, Riverside Hospital
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My recent experience with Allison includes observing her interact with my daughter during her labor and delivery. Allison was familiar with my daughter’s hospital plan and kept her on target during 36 hours of labor ensuring she had the birth experience she wanted. Allison explained medical procedures to her, suggested various labor positions, and coached her with different breathing techniques. Allison worked side-by-side with the maternity nurses and midwife and was very thoughtful, caring, and supportive throughout the complete labor and delivery experience.
- Jodi, Columbus, OH
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Allison is extremely passionate about birth and advocating for the mother’s desires. She asked thoughtful questions to help me make decisions before labor. During labor, she provided calm support and encouragement and suggested positions and applied counter pressure to provide relief during transition. Allison was an essential part of my birth experience and I couldn’t recommend her more!
- Whitney, Home
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What is wonderful about Allison was that there was not just one "right" way to labor and deliver. I initially worried that my envisioned birth was not "natural enough" for a doula, but Allison was quick to reassure me that she was here to support whatever vision my husband and I had. She took the time to get to know us, which ensured that she thoroughly understood and supported our birthing hopes and goals. Allison gave me and my husband the courage and confidence to make our own decisions, while providing encouragement and support throughout our entire labor and delivery journey. We would not have had such a wonderful birthing experience without Allison, and we are forever grateful.
Natalie & Yuan, Grant Hospital
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I knew from the beginning that I would use a doula for my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy I used the doula services at my local hospital which lacks the prenatal and postpartum visits. I loved the idea of being able to build a relationship with one this second pregnancy. I highly suggest this! I was much more comfortable being able to build a relationship prior to go time. Allison guided me through the building of my birth plan and honored it throughout. She suggested books and other resources during the pregnancy that made me much more confident in myself. During labor and delivery she both honored my needs and pushed me as she knew she could. Words of confidence, physical touch and positioning were a few areas she was supportive for me and my husband. Important to note, she is supportive to the husband or partner there as well! Allison is passionate, professional and knowledgeable but her heart is her greatest quality. I cannot thank her enough for sharing that with my family!
- Rachel, St. Ann's Hospital