Ande helped give me the birth I wanted. My husband was skeptical at first, but now agrees that she is worth her weight in gold and that Ande is a major reason why the birth of my daughter went so smoothly! Her calming presence and gentle suggestions to change positions or try something new were wonderful. Whenever I try for baby number 2, I will make sure Ande is part of my birth team!

Ande was a wonderful doula for the birth of my daughter. She was knowledgeable, reassuring, helpful, and supportive. She met with us several times before labor to make sure we were comfortable, and went above and beyond during my very long (60-ish hour) labor. I wouldn’t have wanted to do this without her; I think labor would have been very different. I would highly recommend Ande!

Giving birth at a hospital unmedicated is a tall order especially considering that I’m allergic to pain. Enter Ande Clark the doula with a passion for helping women achieve the best birth experience possible. Ande met me for pre-birth visits to discuss all things birth. She and I talked about potential scenarios that could arise at the hospital so she could learn my wishes before being in the moment. I talked and she took notes! She was calm, friendly, knowledgeable, and has great communication skills. She gave me pointers for the birth that were empowering such as, “Your birth is yours.” That resonated with me because I had doctors even discouraging me from trying an unmedicated birth. Ande supported me from the beginning.

The birth day dawns and I call Ande at 6 am who answered the phone instantly and agreed I was in labor. She promptly came to my house and after time gently told me she believed I was probably at 6cm and would hit transition soon. We agreed and when doula Ande recommended going to the hospital, naturally I listened. Glad I did! Water broke in the car on the way there and was 9cm at arrival! Moving from a comfy home to a loud and bright hospital is distressing in labor, but Ande sailed along my side. She helped answer medical personnel’s questions all while seeing to my comfort. So glad she was able to field questions and ask me if I wanted to be checked when doctors told me they’d like to check me. It gave me control over who did what with a simple nod or shake of the head. I felt like the queen! And when I became my biggest contender for unmedicated labor due to never before experienced back labor, Ande understood my greater goal and softly encouraged me to change positions and applied counter pressure. After a few contractions, LO turned and so did my need for an epidural. Ande was the angel voice on my shoulder coaching me through. With her by your side, you can be a queen for a day too.

Ande was AMAZING from start to finish. Although this was not my first pregnancy, it was my first experience with a Doula and it was life-changing. She provided very pointed information and was quick to respond whenever I had any questions or concerns. Ande knew how much I wanted this natural experience and she made sure it happened.

I loved the fact that she advocated for me when I was in too much pain to do so. She reassured me that everything would be just fine, and it was! Honestly, had she not been there I definitely would have given up and got the epidural but her coaching, techniques, her calmness, kept me calm and strong.

I tell everyone who’s expecting or looking to expand their family one day about my experience and how I’ll never do another pregnancy without a Doula and it’s all thanks to Ande. If you’re looking for a sign, here’s one. BOOK HER! I promise you won’t regret it.