"What is there to say about Rene, other than with grace, caring, information, and wisdom, she made the time of the birth of our son as wonderful as it could be?"

"Rene is smart, informed, caring, and she wants to work with the mother and father, rather than just lead them along. She believes that there are innumerable options and choices for the pregnancy, the birth process itself, and the time after the child is brought into the world. Rene's knowledge is so comprehensive that she can answer just about any question, or if she doesn't know the answer, she knows where to find it."

"Perhaps most important, unlike other Doulas, Rene does not impose or insist on doing or not doing any particular aspect of the pre-birth, birth, or post-birth. Her only agenda is working for the birth couple and baby. This quality helps take a huge amount of stress out of the process, on all those involved. When friends and relatives, doctors and nurses, might try to impose an agenda, a client can turn to Rene and ask, "What do you think?" and Rene will give a straightforward and very diplomatic answer."

"During the birth process, when decisions must be made that can not be reversed, Rene is an invaluable presence, translating what the nurses and doctors recommend, and discussing the consequences of doing or not doing all of the things that might transpire."

"Post partum care was invaluable. She basically held our household together as Mom, Dad and new baby settled in. Her loving care - from nutritious foods prepared in our home, to making sure our home didn't turn into a pigsty, allowed us all to take pause and gently segue into our new lives together."

"Rene's ability to listen and keen intuition serves her well during the post partum period. She provided gentle guidance during emotional times adjusting to the new demands of parenthood. Rene's nurturing massages, that lend a spiritual healing, are highly recommended. Her demeanor was always professional. We found her only reliable and trustworthy. Hiring Rene was a wonderful decision that we made."