Testimonials
“Adara stayed by my side throughout the long process of birthing our son for almost 36 hours after induction. I immediately liked her the moment I saw her, even before the birth she took me to hospital appointments, she was always ready to assist and answer all my questions. She was cheerful, encouraging, supportive, and have a loving voice that still resonates in my being. At a time when I was so discouraged and giving up she created joy, strength and love. She empowered my husband to rise to his best by my side.
After we left the hospital she stayed in contact with myself and my husband, she set up a meal train and it was amazing how we have food in abundance and don't have to cook for some couple of weeks. The most captivating aspect is how people raised funds from this meal train to support us.
Adara was a wonderful support during labor. She also went above and beyond after the birth to make sure we were settled in at home and that I'm doing okay emotionally. We truly felt like she shared our joy at the birth of our son, and are so glad she was a part of that incredible experience. Thank you so much Adara.”
— Kekule H.
“Adara provided amazing assistance in the birth of my daughter! She was with me and my partner the whole time during the 36 hour labor process and provided a calm, reassuring presence that I needed as a first time mother. Adara was so helpful with laboring positions and breathing techniques.
She reminded me when I needed to reduce the tension in my body. Talking with her throughout the labor helped provide the distraction I needed instead of focusing on pain and anxiety. Adara provided me with the support I needed when navigating choices in my birth plan and those that I decided pursue that were not part of my birth plan.
She was so helpful to my partner as well, assisting in ways to teach him how to best support me. We both are so thankful for her presence at the labor and delivery and would hands down recommend her to anyone looking for a doula!”
-Erin
Adara was the back-up for my scheduled doula, and my husband and I were not disappointed! My labor was extremely long, and we have no idea how we would have gotten through without her. She was so encouraging and supportive through the whole thing, with great ideas on how to help make me comfortable and positions for me to try to help the baby descend. I really surprised myself with how well I handled labor, and I give Adara a lot of the credit for that. My husband and I now tell all of our friends that they need to get a doula!
-Ginny
Adara was amazing and provided me with support through my whole pregnancy! She was super helpful and informative. She helped with my specific needs so I felt comfortable and prepared for my birth. I don't know what I would have done without her!
-Lynsey
I am so glad I hired Adara! Without her my birth would have been so different. During contractions, she would move quickly to put counter pressure on my back/hips which was amazing. She knew many different exercises and techniques to help me progress, and she was motivating during labor to get me up and doing them. She stayed through the whole labor (which was only around 12 hours, but she says she will stay for the whole thing no matter how long) and was there for me through it all. I am so grateful for what she does and as I said before my birth wouldn't have been as great without her. I would most definitely recommend her services!
-Koral
There is so much to say about our experience with Adara, it cannot possibly fit into one review. I originally wanted a doula due to the fact that I had no prior knowledge of who the provider would be to deliver my daughter and I wanted to have someone who knew and understood my preferences and someone I was comfortable with. That is exactly what Adara turned out to be for us. I interviewed three different services and companies and landed on Adara in the end. She was someone who we got to know and trust over the few months before my daughter arrived. Adara tailored her services to things I was curious to learn and the extra prenatal visits were so helpful in feeling prepared for an unmedicated birth that I wanted. Having Adara with me the whole labor and delivery (almost 29 hours) was so instrumental in getting me through unmedicated and helping me make difficult choices in the end. Without a doubt, if we didn't have Adara with us through this process it would not have been such a wonderful experience.
-Abby
My experience with Adara was fantastic. This was my third birth, but my first natural birth. Adara gave me the confidence mentally before hand and during labor-which is half of the battle. Knowing I had her there and having her knowledge in pain management was another reason I was able to get through a natural birth. Her calm and strong patience is exactly what I needed. My husband wanted to be as involved as possible, so she instructed him on everything he needed to do to help me. It was great to have another person there who is advocating for your birth plan. The nurses had to take my baby at first to check her, and my husband was able to go with the baby while Adara stayed with me. it was a wonderful experience all around.
-Kimberly
Adara was an absolute joy and essential part of our first natural birthing experience. I was very impressed with her preparation and the value she provides from the jump. Our first meeting was all about preparing and expectations for ourselves and her. We also assembled a birth plan together which is invaluable when the baby is coming and it's crunch time. Finally, We worked on movements and manipulations to aid in pain relief during labor. When we called her for early labor she was prompt and cordial. She took walks with us, talked with us, watched Harry Potter with us, and stayed with us for a good six hours until my wife's contractions ended at 5AM at which time she returned home. She made us both feel very comfortable and safe to call her at any time for anything (even if the baby didn't end up coming that night).
Two nights later, it was go time.
My wife and I called Adara and then sped to the hospital 20 minutes away. Adara was there waiting for us. She helped my wife and I during delivery by asking Kimmie the right questions, helping with breathing, and pain relief, but thankfully, the delivery was so rapid we didn't have time to go through many of those exercises and techniques.
After birth, Adara was invaluable.
She was able to stay with my wife and ensure she was feeling ok and being taken care of while I was able to follow our baby over to the warmer where they were raising her oxygen saturation. Adara was able to ensure my wife got the attention she desperately needed and deserved after going through such a rapid birth which made me comfortable to go and be with baby.
After everything calmed down, she congratulated us and went on her way. She will visit baby tomorrow! I highly recommend Adara to anyone looking for a great Doula!
-Charles
Adara was not my original doula. My water broke at 39 wks and my doula wasn't feeling well, so she connected me with Adara. I was so grateful that Adara was able to step in and support me, especially because this was my first birth and I knew I needed that extra support. She had me try all kinds of different positions and encouraged me to keep moving during labor, all while providing me with hip squeezes and counter pressure. She even brought battery operated tea lights for ambiance. After the baby was born she provided some breastfeeding tips and said we would follow up in a few weeks. She was incredibly kind, encouraging, and helpful to me during the whole process. She has a sweet and gentle presence. I highly recommend her!!
-Ashley
I feel so lucky to have been supported by Adara. I'm a first time mum. I had a very detailed birth plan including hoping for an unmedicated birth and I needed a strong support person and advocate. I was lucky that my doctor recommended that I get a doula. Adara and I vibed really well right away and I knew she would be the right doula for me. You labored at home for 48 hours and Adara supported me at home for the last 7 hours of that labor- she helped me breathe, change positions, use the ball, used counter pressure and hip squeezes, reminded me to eat and stay hydrated. When we went to the hospital, Adara was by my side the whole time. She helped me labor until I was in quite a lot of pain and requested nitrous. The nitrous was enough of a stress relief that I reached the stage of pushing. At that point I did get the epidural and she helped with some position changes until I delivered my beautiful baby girl. Afterwards she stopped by with a warm meal and brownies- it was such a caring and generous gesture. I recommend her very highly.
-Dharini