“I had a scheduled c-section and without her I would not of been prepared for my birth…”  

“I had a wonderful experience with Doula Odessa.  She was there to answer all of my questions and guide me and especially my husband through the birth of our daughter.   I had a scheduled c-section and without her I would not of been prepared for my birth.   She encapsulated my placenta and had it ready for me the next day.  My OBGYN never offered me an options and if I didn't have Doula Odessa I would of been clueless about what to ask.  One of the best things about having her was I could call or text anytime.  Thank you!

We have worked with Odessa for the births of both our daughters now…”

We have worked with Odessa for the births of both our daughters now. The fact that we returned to work with her again speaks for itself! Our experience with her this second time around was just as transformative for our pregnancy and birth as it was the first time. 

Odessa responds promptly to any questions. I personally appreciate her ability to share her wealth of knowledge without bomboarding her clients. When you need her, she is there. 

When it came time for the birth Odessa was there for us every step of the way. Her skills with the Spinning Babies technique are exceptional, and I am convinced that her gentle coaching  in this method had enormous positive impacts on both of my daughters' deliveries.

After the birth, I engaged Odessa's services for placenta encapsulation. I cannot speak highly enough of this incredible use of the placenta. If you are even considering this, my advice is DO IT. It is the best money I have ever spent on myself. My energy levels and mood improved noticeably within 24 hours of beginning to take the capsules. My milk supply is very healthy and robust, I have more than enough for my baby. And my internal healing accelerated as soon as I began these miracle capsules. After both births bleeding resolved quickly and I started feeling so much more like myself in a matter of days. 

Odessa is a highly skilled and experienced doula, and our family recommends her whole-heartedly! Thank you, Odessa, for helping to hold a safe and supportive space for our girls to be born into. 

“Will be using her at my next birth…”

“From the moment my husband and I met Odessa we knew she was the right doula for us. She is professional, punctual, caring, sweet, and extremely knowledgeable about prenatal nutrition and mental heath, as well as birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum care/healing. Odessa did 2 home visits with us before the birth and she gave me many helpful resources on a variety of topics to prepare me for birth/motherhood and when I had specific questions she would give advice or forward me information. Having her support made me feel calm and confident going into the birth. She also learned hypnobirthing techniques to use with me during the birth which proved to be incredibly powerful for me during my birthing time.

From the moment I was having signs of labor, Odessa was texting and creating a plan with us about how to best support us. She came to the hospital when I needed her and never left my side. She comforted me through active labor, holding my hand, reminding me how to breath,  and keeping my mind on the task through mantras and words of encouragement. She was respectful and fit right in with the staff at the hospital, and stayed with me until I was in recovery and ready to rest with my baby. Odessa also encapsulated my placenta and delivered it to my house a few days after I got home. She also created a tincture that will help during menopause which I look forward to taking. My postpartum visit with her was wonderful, getting advice on breastfeeding, baby wearing, nutrition, and so much more. I would highly recommend Odessa to anyone and will be using her at my next birth! Odessa is such a thoughtful and kind person who will make you and your partner feel loved, cared for, and supported.”

“Doula for the birth of our twins…”

“We were so lucky to have Odessa as our doula for the birth of our twins! The multiple pre-birth visits gave us time to calmly work through our birth plan, think, revise, and truly feel ready for this adventure. She also made sure we were ready for after the birth, helping us get our home ready, and feel comfortable swaddling/wearing/feeding, etc. She is a caring, intuitive, professional doula who knows how to make sure everyone is supported

With twins, complications are expected, and having a birth plan B and C (and D!) are necessary. She made sure to fully understand my priorities so that she could advocate for me at every stage (which she did). She was in close communication leading up to the labor, was very professional (second cell phone, 24/7 response), and arrived exactly when specified. Her support during labor was essential to the success of the births. She was comforting and confident. It was a long labor with 5 hours between the twins, but she advocated repeatedly for my birth plan and I was able to have both babies naturally with no medication. Of course this can't always be the case, but it certainly wouldn't have happened without her patience and advocacy.”

“I wouldn't have made it through without her…”

“I cannot recommend Odessa enough! I had thought about a doula in the beginning of my pregnancy but wasn't 100% sure that was the route I wanted. I met Odessa at a breastfeeding class and decided to contact her the next day. She went over everything with me and got rid of any doubts I had.  We met up a few times before my son was born. We formed a birth plan and went over all possibilities and questions that I had. When labor started I let Odessa know and labored at home for a while. Odessa continuously checked in and was available anytime I wanted her. She arrived at the hospital shortly after I was admitted and stayed with me for 18 hours. Leaving only after all 3 of us were settled and my son was breastfed successfully. She was ready and willing to help me in any way possible. Recommending different methods to help me push and offering reassuring words through out the delivery process. She came over a few times after we were home to make sure I was meeting my breastfeeding goals and that my mood was okay. Bringing over gifts, educational handouts, and good company. To this day, I seriously swear I wouldn't have made it through without her!

“She helped my husband stay calm…”

“Working with Doula Odessa for my first pregnancy was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. We chose to work with Doula Odessa because she was warm and knowledgeable, and we both felt very comfortable with her. We ended up having a complicated, difficult pregnancy from start to finish. Doula Odessa helped us research what we needed to know and talked us through ways to tackle things so that we didn’t get overwhelmed. Doula Odessa also went above and beyond to support us through what became a very challenging pregnancy: she researched and connected us with a support organization for our uncommon situation, and even took training herself from that organization so that she could better help us through everything that happened. When our baby decided to come 6 weeks early, she was able to get there in time for the c-section. She helped my husband stay calm and focused in the OR during the procedure, and stayed with me so that my husband could go with our son to the NICU after he was born. And she is still sending is helpful links and information months after the birth! We are so grateful for the support that Doula Odessa gave us, and would highly recommend her services!!”

““I had a scheduled c-section and without her I would not of been prepared for my birth…”  

“I had a wonderful experience with Doula Odessa.  She was there to answer all of my questions and guide me and especially my husband through the birth of our daughter.   I had a scheduled c-section and without her I would not of been prepared for my birth.   She encapsulated my placenta and had it ready for me the next day.  My OBGYN never offered me an options and if I didn't have Doula Odessa I would of been clueless about what to ask.  One of the best things about having her was I could call or text anytime.  Thank you!

“Even as a second time mom, I very much needed her help…”

Odessa is wonderful! She has a beautiful, calm presence, I’m so happy she was part of my pregnancy and our son’s birth. We would highly recommend Odessa to anyone considering a doula. She is professional, knowledgeable, always quick to respond and very caring.

Odessa helped educate and empower me to make choices within my birth plan and at our birthing time (with her virtual remote support). She provided me with resources, tools and information which gave me the confidence to choose and successfully achieve a VBAC using HypnoBabies.

The pre and post natal support from Odessa were invaluable. Even as a second time mom, I very much needed her help and support. My family and I will be forever grateful to her for being with us at such a special time. Thank you Odessa!”

“Her grounding presence and advocacy…”

“I'm so grateful Odessa was with us throughout our pregnancy and childbirth. She is a skilled provider and having her by my side was such a comfort when I was at my most vulnerable. I'm thankful that her grounding presence and advocacy made it possible for me to give birth without pain management. Odessa also encapsulated my placenta, and I believe this made a significant positive impact on my postpartum experience. Odessa is knowledgeable and gentle, and we were lucky to have her as a part of our journey.”

“Odessa advocated for me…”

"Odessa worked hand in hand with the Midwife...Odessa advocated for me, explaining details...Without Odessa's coaching and guidance I would not have made it through labor...The midwife assisting me commented several times how well I was handling the situation and how supportive Odessa was throughout."

“She was full of words of comfort…”

"She met with us at our house and we went over many things including the questions I had. She left a belly ball, printed handouts and a long piece of fabric to help with labor. She stayed in touch with both of us all through my pregnancy. Always checking in to see if we needed anything or had any questions. When it was finally time to deliver, she was there and ready. She set a relaxing mood with a string of lights and was available to massage me. She was full of words of comfort. She stayed the entire time...She stayed to meet baby Easton and she was so happy and proud. After that, she checked in with me via phone and text. She came over for a visit and brought us a few gifts! It was very comforting to have her there and I would certainly recommend her to other couples."

“The midwife commented how supportive Odessa was…”

"Without Odessa's coaching and guidance I would not have made it through 12 hours of active labor medication free, and three hours of pushing, as well as a midnight emergency C section. The midwife assisting me commented several times how well I was handling the situation, and how supportive Odessa was throughout."

“We will always be bonded by the miracle…”

“Our little family will FOREVER be grateful to you for all of your support, love, and thoughtfulness. We will always be bonded by the miracle that Willa’s birth unfolded to be. We send our love and continued good health.”

“She cares for the whole family…”

“Odessa is extremely warm, intuitive, and dedicated. If I could give her a 10, I would. She is constantly continuing her birthing and doula education to provide the best up-to-date care. She cares for the whole family...mama, dad and baby(s)!”