Port Coquitlam, Canada
2529 Shaughnessy St #41162
N/A
+16048360245
We were hesitant to retain a Doula for our birth after friends had an uninspiring Doula experience. However, after an initial video consultation with Sam, we decided to retain her services. We had two exceptionally informative sessions with Sam prior to our birth where she was well prepared, provided a variety of resources (for pre and post delivery) & confidently answered almost all our questions. For the select few questions that strayed outside her expertise, Sam was able to swiftly direct us excellent professionals. During these visits she also demonstrated various pair relief techniques that we could apply during labour, one in particular that became invaluable to us. During early labour we communicated with Sam regularly & made a joint decision when would be the best time for her to join us at our home. She arrived promptly & went straight to work, providing calm guidance, support & deftly applying the aforementioned pain techniques. When we moved to the hospital, Sam travelled ahead in her own vehicle & was waiting for us at the emergency room, allowing us to separately park our car & bring in supplies without having to delay check in. She continued to apply her pain relief techniques for ages & was a stable support person to both us of when we needed it most. When medical staff took full control at the very end, Sam remained close by & prepared, but never in the way. Sam took her leave shortly after the fireworks concluded & we were settled, some 18 hours after first joining us, a period in which she was always on, never slept & took just a few short, well timed personal breaks. We had a final \debrief\ with Sam in our home (where she provided more resources) & were pleased to receive several wonderful photos she'd taken in hospital when we were...preoccupied. Sam is incredible at what she does & is undoubtedly worth every penny. We highly recommend her services!
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Cannot articulate in words how important and special Samanatha was at the birth of my 3rd. It’s been 2 years and I still look back on that day with so much gratitude and appreciation for EVERYTHING Samantha did to help make it the perfect birth! I had full trust in her and she exceeding my expectations. I was blown away by the incredible photos she took because it felt like she had never left my side!
We couldn't be happier with the support we received from The Maya's Nest!! At our first meeting, Samantha and I just clicked and I knew she would be the right doula to support us throughout pregnancy and birth. I knew she could help me work towards (and hopefully achieve) a more informed birth experience for my second child - whatever the outcome. Samantha knew education and informed choice was so important to us and really focused on that during our prenatal appointments. While quietly fostering a close, comfortable relationship with myself and my husband, she also endeavored to answer every question we might have about labour, delivery and beyond. I firmly believe that Samantha's calm, unwavering support on the day I was labouring, as well as her diligent preparation and education for us is what helped me achieve an unmedicated vbac, and finally a birth I was proud of and at peace with. She empowered us through love and knowledge and we couldn't have done it without her. Thank you for everything, Samantha, we love you! The photos Samantha gave us of our first few moments after our son was born are so beautiful and precious to us. Lastly - Yvette encapsulated my placenta and was also a joy to work with. She was warm and caring, and focused on my needs. Thank you!! We would not hesitate to hire The Maya's Nest again, and highly recommend them to friends!
I had the pleasure of having a newborn photo shoot done by Sammi. It was a wonderful experience she worked around us and got some beautiful pictures. I struggled to breastfeed my 2nd Sammi was helpful in suggesting different feeding positions and a wealth of knowledge. These women are a wonderful group of ladies who are passionate about the right choices for you and your baby/family!
Sammie was such a wonderful support before, during and after my birth. You can't go wrong working with Maya's Nest. If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just do it and hire them!
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