Allie: Full-Spectrum Doula Client + Yoga
I’ve had the good fortune to be supported by Sarah for my first birth in 2017 (with pre- and postnatal yoga) and my second in 2021 (as my full spectrum doula).
She deeply nourished me within all of these roles, but I want to dwell on her work as my doula. I endured trauma during my first birth. What is amazing when working with Sarah is her brilliant and unwavering support.
Without judgment and with warm attentiveness, Sarah was there for every decision, major or minor, as the day of labor and birth got closer. She accompanied me to the operating room during a planned Cesarean birth and verbally coached me through a harrowing few minutes.
She has excellent judgment around what is appropriate and helpful at any time.
As I’m writing this, I’m sitting next to a wildflower bouquet she brought over and snacking on delicious healthy muffins she baked for me and sipping a chamomile tea she steeped for me. Because Sarah understands that all the senses—taste, smell, sight, touch, sound—can be resources for postpartum nourishment.
But what’s exceptionally unique is that she’s not just all “woo”! Her wise understanding of herbs and emotional intuition is complemented by a sophisticated understanding of the physiology of pregnancy, birth, and babies.
At every turn, she encouraged me to advocate for myself—and was absolutely okay with it even in the cases when I chose not to. All birthing people deserve the kind of loving support someone like Sarah can bring to a birth, yoga, or postpartum experience.
Thank you so much Sarah,
