Kind Words From Our Clients
Prepared for Birth
“As a first-time dad, I wasn’t sure how I could best support my wife during labor. Having Hannah by our side made all the difference. She not only guided us through practical things like positioning and breathing but also encouraged us with prayer and Scripture. I felt equipped and confident to be present for my wife in a meaningful way. Looking back, I’m so grateful we had someone who reminded us to lean on God’s strength and helped us welcome our baby with peace and joy.”
-Kirsten and Ed
A Successful VBAC: A Second-Time Mom’s Testimony
“When I decided I wanted to have a VBAC I knew I was going to need lots of support! Hannah provided a booklet that was full of helpful information, postpartum prep questions to complete with your spouse, and checklists I used up until baby arrived!
Hannah and Kirsten were available to me whenever I had a question, needed encouragement, or prayer. Kirsten was not only supportive to me during our delivery, but to David as well.
Being able to look to Kirsten for wisdom and validation during labor when I was unsure of different interventions and decisions was empowering, and most significant was their faith and trust in God with the labor and delivery process. God cares about the details!!!
Their help ultimately got me to my goal — a successful, redemptive VBAC!”
- Alicia & David
Preparing Together: A Couple’s Birth Education Experience
“My husband and I are SO grateful for Hannah at BirthWise Buffalo. Having a baby is full of so many unknowns which led me to being pretty fearful. However, the course we took with Hannah alleviated so much of that anxiety! We felt prepared and armed with knowledge for the delivery of our first baby. It not only gave us confidence but the correct vocabulary to use when needed. We cannot recommend this course enough! Perfect for first time parents.”
- Mel & Matt
A First Time Dad’s Reflection
“Having Kirsten as our doula was probably the best decision we made about our birth experience! During the pre-labor visit, she showed us different labor positions and helped us articulate our preferences so all three of us could advocate for them in the hospital.
As a first-time dad, I didn’t realize that the hospital staff would be in and out so much. So, after the staff left, I was so thankful for Kirsten’s calm and reassuring presence! Not only that, she and I switched off providing counterpressure during the contractions, and she really helped my wife stay “in the zone” and in control throughout her whole labor and delivery.
My wife and I are so thankful for Kirsten and Birthwise Buffalo!”
- Riesa and Josh
The Birth of Baby Ellie
“I am so incredibly grateful for the support I received from my doula, Hannah, during my birth. She was amazing every step of the way—making sure I stayed hydrated, guiding me through different positions during labor and contractions, and offering constant reassurance. She also worked seamlessly with the hospital staff, who were impressed by her positioning techniques and the support she provided. In addition to supporting me, she was also there for my husband, helping him understand how to best support me during labor and offering him reassurance throughout the process. Her calm, knowledgeable presence made us both feel supported and empowered throughout my entire birth experience. I would highly recommend her to anyone preparing for birth.”
- Lauren and Christian
We Love Hannah: A Birth Story Full of Faith and Support
“Having the support of Hannah in pregnancy, labor and postpartum was invaluable. From classes, we gained so much knowledge (you don’t know what you don’t know!) about the birth process and beyond, and felt far more equipped as we envisioned the road ahead. It felt reassuring to go into labor having talked about the various “tools” we might use, yet knowing she shared the same mindset of trusting God with his plan for us all.
In an attempt to go unmediated during labor, she was such a strong, yet gentle support to Josh and I giving endless encouragement, finding comfortable positions, and even managing to make me laugh. I’m certain that my labor and delivery experience was far more positive than it could have been because of her support.
In the postpartum days, Hannah provided so much insight into expectations for my recovery and so so many newborn questions and concerns. WE LOVE HANNAH!”
- Maddy and Josh
Every Detail Held by God
“Before I got pregnant, I didn’t even know what a doula was! But that aside, there are some things in life that you can prepare for to the best of your ability; research, listen to podcasts, read about, watch testimonials, take classes in, do all the things, and yet at the end of the day, I of course couldn't have fathomed how it would be until going through the birth of our little son.
That is where the support of those I trust came in. Being new himself, as much as he was my rock through the hardest parts, my husband also truly benefited from the support of our Doula, Kirsten.
From the intensive classes we took under Hannah and Kirsten of Birthwise Buffalo in our own home, to the constant open line of communication any time I needed was above and beyond comforting and supportive!!
Not to mention the sweet postpartum visit/reunion after going through the most important moment in our life together where we were further supported in our baby's breastfeeding journey. The questions I had answered and the materials I was left with to refer back to are priceless! I cannot say enough about this wonderful relationship we have established, and thank God for leading us to them!
As my husband was told by our wonderful midwife: "Call her! That's what she's there for!""
- Christi and Brad
