"I was blessed to meet Deb through the Open Arms program. When I met with Deb she was wonderful. She was such a warm and caring person and listened to everything I had to say about my hopes and fears of having a baby and being a single mother. Everything she said was supportive and she shared her wealth of knowledge with me. She helped me to feel good about myself and the pregnancy and to know that when the time came she would be there for the delivery to support me. During the delivery Deb was AMAZING!!! Even though I had to be induced she was right there from the beginning to the end. She helped to keep me comfortable and focused. She knew just what to do without me having to say a word…she just knew and did it. Even though my mom and sister were able to be with me as well, Deb is what made it the best experience possible. I don’t know what I would have done without her support. It’s hard to express in words what it truly meant to have her there. If I have another child some day, I hope Deb can be there again." -- D.W.

"[Deb] was much more than help. I couldn't keep going with the delivery without her." -- W.Y.

"It was so comforting to have Deb by my side, not only as a professional but as a close and immediate person to me." -- W.G.

"I questioned why we needed a 'stranger' in the room for the labor and delivery, but after the fact I was so thankful that Deb was there. I couldn't have done the things she did." -- L.W., grandmother

"Both Jason and I felt inherently comfortable with you and appreciated your warm smile, calming energy, and awesome personality." -- Katy

"Deb was a wonderful labor support to our patient! We're very grateful she was there!" -- Nurse

"Deb had a very calm / reassuring effect on this patient." -- Nurse

"Great, supportive, good suggestions, peaceful demeanor, a pleasure to have in the room." -- Nurse

"This was a great example of how helpful a doula can be even in the case when a woman has chosen an epidural." -- Midwife

"Excellent support to patient and family." -- Doctor