Maryland Birth Services, LLC

Becky is amazing!! Being pregnant and giving birth with our first child during COVID adds a new layer of stress but having her by our side really put my husband and I at ease. From the first time we met I knew she was a perfect match for us. She really took the time to get to know our personalities and needs, was NEVER pushy with any birthing techniques or plans, and truly supported us in every way possible. There are so many different plans and approaches out there which can be so overwhelming as a new mom. Thanks to Becky’s expertise and supportive nature we were able to talk through them and determine a plan that was right for our family which really helped when I went into labor. She is so responsive, proactive and coached me through the late hours and early morning when I went into labor. Thanks to our plan and talking through my contractions and symptoms I was able to remain in the comfort of my own home for many hours before I went into active labor and needed to go to the hospital. If I did that on my own I would have been a nervous mess with no idea what was normal!

Of course the support during pregnancy and labor was phenomenal but having her with me through my early postpartum months was crucial. Navigating the new world as a family of three with a baby who is constantly changing, growing, learning can be so overwhelming. The first week I felt like I was pretty confident but when our baby started to have some digestive and sleep issues (welcome to life with a newborn, right?) all of that confidence quickly fell apart. Becky was there to save the day and provided the much needed emotional and educational support for our family. Those first few months are so challenging and of course everyone around you has an opinion or recommendation. Once again, she was always there to listen, absorb and worked with us as part of our team to come up with a plan instead of just jumping to an out of the box solution like so many other people do. I still remember a few times when I was overcomplicating things related to what I was trying with our baby and she would say, in the most kind way ever, “How do you feel about trying XYZ first”. And I would look at her and just laugh because when you’re in the thick of it sometimes you just need someone like Becky to ground you and remind you of a simple solution that was right there the whole time :) Also notice how she would ask how I felt about the approach instead of throwing things over the fence and saying "do this". LOVE that about Becky. She gave me the confidence in those early weeks and months that I desperately needed and I cannot thank her enough.

Becky was an incredible resource- during the delivery as well as before and after. I knew I wanted a medicated birth but I also wanted a doula because I was giving birth for the first time and I wanted an advocate to help me navigate a large and impersonal hospital. She was completely supportive of all my decisions and she made me feel supported in every way! She checked in several times after delivery and helped me navigate healing and breastfeeding as well.

I found Becky through the recommendation of another Doula. I was grateful that her birthing philosophies were open and flexible to the particular needs of the mother, family, and baby—never tried to push one method over another. This was my first baby and I really wanted the support and experience of someone who had done this before who could help coach me through a natural birth, and that was what I found in Becky. She was kind and approachable, and very knowledgable. I could ask her any question without feeling silly and she gave me the confidence I needed to try for the birth experience I wanted. In the end, things didn't go quite as planned, but I was still very thankful to have her calming presence and experience with us at the time.If you're considering a doula, I highly recommended reaching out to Becky.

Becky was the perfect match for us - we are so glad that we hired her! I loved that she took all of our questions and concerns seriously, that she took notes during our meetings, and that she always followed up with us. Having her on our team alleviated a lot of the stress for me. I ended up having a high blood pressure reading at 38.5 weeks and having to be induced - Becky was a godsend during that time when my husband and I were trying to figure out what to do and if it was really necessary. She answered all of our questions (over and over again in different ways!) and was supportive and encouraging. She showed up every time we asked her to over the 4 days of slow induction and the birth. There were even a couple of times that we called her and then decided we were ok and she showed up anyway. Becky has a gift for reading people, and she interacted so gracefully with my mom who was there for the birth and the medical professionals at the hospital. At the delivery she cheered me on and you could tell that she shared in our joy 😀. After the birth, she checked in with us often to make sure we were doing ok and she had lots of suggestions when we asked questions about infant care. Becky’s wonderful - we are so glad we found her, and you won’t regret hiring her!

Becky is fantastic. She is extremely responsive from beginning to end and it was really a pleasure having her present during my delivery. From the time that I signed the contract until a few weeks after my son was born, she was available with calm and sound advice. It was so nice having someone so knowledgeable in the room for my first delivery (especially because it was a busy day at the hospital and staff were scarce) and it made me feel more confident. I highly recommend her!