HOLISTIC PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM TESTIMONIALS

Holistic Childbirth & Postpartum Prep

  • Working with Desiree was one of the best decisions my wife and I made during the pregnancy. As first time times parents we enrolled in the Childbirth education classes and it was a phenomenal experience. She was extremely flexible and was able to accommodate our busy schedules to host the classes via Zoom since we live in Texas. Desiree reviewed numerous topics including anatomy, labor & birth, as well postpartum and lactation. She provided the tools and insights that allowed us to make informed decisions about our birth plan and prepared us for labor and delivery at the hospital. Desiree provided resources, books and other tools that were useful for myself as a partner and my wife. The techniques that she taught us were helpful during labor such as deep breathing, stamina exercises and counter pressure techniques. Beyond the classes, Desiree offered support and answered all questions that came up. Most importantly Desiree created a level empowerment for my wife and created a healthy headspace as we embarked on this journey. Highly recommend her services…everything was great!

    -Kris & Allie, Houston [Business Professional + Doctor]

  • Desiree’s balanced knowledge of both medical practices and holistic approaches gives her a unique perspective. Her focus on educating, empowering, and advocating—without imposing her views—sets her apart. By the end of our journey, I was not just no longer ambivalent about doulas, but fully on board with the incredible resource they can be.

    Private Client

  • I wasn’t well educated in [childbirth educator] services, but I knew I wanted to experience it. We could tell immediately Des had the educational information, but it was the calmness and easiness that made us feel she was the one. We began weekly meditation the next week. Throughout our pregnancy, she was always available whenever I had questions. The day my water broke, I called her before my doctor—we had built real trust. Although we chose a hospital birth, Des was still there, just a call away. One of the most important takeaways was the education. When doctors pushed for a C-section because baby was “taking too long,” I remembered our talks about women’s rights in labor, breathing, labor positions—all of it. She saved my entire birthing experience. So when I tell you she was there for us, she was VERY present. We can’t say enough about how much we value her and the services she offers.

    -Lexi, Atlanta [Florist, Entrepreneur]

  • “Desiree was our educational resource, relationship advisor, spiritual confidant, and an extended part of our newly growing family.”

    - Jason, Brooklyn [Non-Profit Executive]

  • I am so grateful for the moment Désirée entered my life! She is an amazing listener and so grounding, affirming, and energizing! Every time we met, Désirée helped me see myself more clearly and encouraged me to make space for grace! I am blessed to be on a journey of renewal prompted by my work with Désirée.

    Lovie, PHD, Pennsylvania [Higher Education Director]

  • Not only does she educate you well on advocating for yourself in the doctors room and hospital but she guides you through every trimester, every step. Helps you navigate pregnancy with your spouse & family.

    Private Client

  • Without her, my VBAC wouldn’t have been successful! She came into my life not only for this moment but to prepare me for when my little girl has a family of her own. I love you, Des!”

    -Eunice, New York City [Psychology Student]

  • I had an amazing time at prenatal yoga. Desiree is extremely informative and gentle . You’ll walk away feeling lighter and knowing plenty more about your body. 10/10 would recommend!

    Private Client

  • Honestly, I am not sure my words can be a true testament to how thankful I am to have Désirée as a [Childbirth Educator]. A Brooklyn native myself, I have been stuck in Trinidad for my pregnancy due to border closures. Our connection was ordained by God. Her suggestions of readings, meditations, affirmations and music eased my mind and gave me strength for my pregnancy, labor and delivery. I wasn’t able to have my birthing center water birth and had to be transferred to a less desirable hospital where I had to labor and give birth alone. All the way from Brooklyn Désirée was the true definition of a support person and an Advocate. She kept my partner company, called the hospital, and made it possible for him to bring me sustenance. I had given up on myself to advocate in fear of worst treatment and she made it bearable for me. After birth Désirée supported me to unpack some of the trauma and reassured me of my strength and resilience. I appreciate that I can tell her all my raw feelings about new motherhood and she does not judge. I truly do not believe I could have gotten through my pregnancy or this post-partum journey without the light that is Dèsirée. Myself, my partner and my baby girl are so thankful for her services.

    -Abrianna, Trinidad, WI [Accountant]

  • “... her suggestions to do enough research for comfort really eased my mind. Everything from the suggestions of readings, meditations, affirmations and music all help eased my mind and gave me the strength I had for my pregnancy, labor and delivery.”

    Private

  • "Desiree has been one of the MOST IMPORTANT decisions of my entire pregnancy. Not only does she educate you well on advocating for yourself in the doctors room and hospital but she guides you through every trimester, every step. Helps you navigate pregnancy with your spouse & family. She takes care of those special needs that pregnant women have. She empowers you & teaches to have your voice and be bold about what you need!!!! I can’t stress how important this process is- especially as a first time mom like myself. A little backstory- my doctors ignored my symptoms in my last trimester and then during postpartum. If it wasn’t for Desiree, I would have never fought to be re- tested over and over. They later told me I had lupus. I’m so thankful she was there for me during that time. I can’t speak enough about this company. If you are pregnant…. You NEED her!

    - Alyssa, New Jersey [Professional Photographer]

  • Words cannot describe how thankful my husband and I are for Désirée. Working with the lovely [Desiree] during my pregnancy was the best decision we could have made. As first time parents, my husband and I wanted to set ourselves up for the most successful pregnancy and delivery. My husband was a bit reluctant to hiring a doula initially, but now he sings her praises and even encourages others to work with our doula. Désirée was not only knowledgeable, but her spirit was so pure and warm. Désirée was able to accommodate our desire to have virtual educational sessions. When it was time for me to actually deliver, Désirée was there every step of the way. She offered encouragement when I began to feel tired and reminded us of our relaxation techniques. Her words reminded me that my body was amazing and that my body was made for that very moment. My delivery was amazing. My husband and I worked together and felt so empowered bringing our baby girl into this world. I truly believe that we had Desired Doula to thank for our amazing birth story. Désirée is not just our doula, but she is family to us. Even post delivery, she has maintained a relationship with us. We are so grateful for her and I cannot wait to work with her again when we are ready to expand our family. My heart is full, my family is happy, healthy, and complete- I cannot say thank you enough.

    Private

  • “I think for me it was the visualization and knowing that I have the power to visualize what I want. And I think that’s what helped me to ease my fears and things like that. So, I’m feeling good.”

    -Latrice, North Carolina [Finance Professional]

  • I was feeling inspired before, however, I feel way more confident and empowered after [Desiree’s] Child birth education class. It was so dope! She has such an uplifting energy & she's not afraid to share what she knows! I'm not a mommy nor pregnant but If I were expecting &, I'd just HAVEE to have her as my doula and educator. Thank you so much for your generosity and openness … I'm so grateful to have been 1 out of the 32 chosen. I loved and appreciated it all I'm sure all the Goddesses that were in attendance feels the same. I can't wait to become certified as a doula but I'll definitely be sharing all the information and insight with the mommies and mommies to be!

    Private

  • Des, as I affectionately call her is a doula you would want to be in the room while giving birth. She is simply the best. I was able to meet Des a few days before giving birth through my doctor. The idea of having a doula only dawned on me when it was getting closer to my due date. Since this was my second pregnancy, I wanted to do things differently than my first. I wanted to be in an environment that was comfortable. Although it was in a hospital, I wanted to have a few special touches that will give me peace and comfort while there. Des offered her service. She was able to set up my room the way I wanted. I had my diffuser with essential oils and my extra pillows. She went through with me on short notice how to breathe during contractions, and questioned me how I wanted the whole birth to go. Des was so thorough with everything, she was able to educate me, and she just overall made me feel comfortable. She was there for me, which give me peace. She took care of me physically and mentally after giving birth. She answered all our questions; she was able to dig-deep during our sometimes tear-wrenching conversations that came up during my post-partum depression. It was something I experienced during my first pregnancy; therefore, during the second time around it was no surprise it came back. She was able to walk me through it and I came out better on the other side. Overall, my whole birth experience was so much better than the first, and part of the reason for that was because I had such an incredible doula like Des.

    Private

  • I loved that it was very knowledgeable and I felt like I was talking with one of my girlfriends. The pace, your energy, the presentation. All of it was amazing. The starting of it with breath and meditation. Beautiful! I loved how easy Désirée made the information. It was a great virtual experience. Beautiful! I’m not sure there’s anything I would change or think of that would need improvement. I love your teaching style - very calm, reassuring and educated. thank you so much. Thank you Désirée for your offerings and sharing of all of this information! You are a gift and blessing in this birthing field! So honored to have had this opportunity to learn from a beautiful being ❤️

    -Group Class

  • Auntie Des!! I love you! I have learned and enjoyed so much from being in your Child Birth Education class that I could not stop talking to my entire family about it! Being a first-time mom-to-be has already been a beautiful experience but joining your class has made me feel even more comfortable with trusting my body, and trusting that my baby is safe with me. I felt extremely at ease and comfortable with your spirit. That alone is something that cannot be taught. I’m grateful for you and your love for educating, and I couldn’t have been more blessed to learn from you. I cannot wait to see you again! Thank you for everything!!

  • Omg!! What can I say? Words can't explain the gratitude I feel for the awesome experience Désirée helped me achieve! This was my first time having a doula and it was the most amazing experience ever. Des was so attentive, consistent, caring, and motivating! She allowed me to be in control of my birthing experience and advocated for me every step of the way. Des went above and beyond! She has a calming, loving spirit and she made this the best birthing experience I have ever had. Thank you so much! You are officially our Family Doula!!!

    Private

  • The best decision we made to prepare for the birth of our son was hiring Désirée. Being pregnant during the height of the pandemic was a roller coaster of emotions for me; however, from the first visit until post-delivery, we felt supported, heard, and valued. Désirée’s warm and inviting personality makes you feel so comfortable! I really appreciated Désirée’s ability to understand my emotional and physical concerns during each stage of pregnancy. She has a wealth of information backed by both research-based literature and her extensive doula network! Every session was packed with tools and useful takeaways, followed by a detailed emailed summary of the visit. I was so fortunate to take advantage of her optional meditation session as well! We were so blessed to cross paths with such a wonderful spirit and cannot wait to share many more milestones in the future, as we now consider her family!

    Private

  • "Desiree was a pleasure to work with. As a new-to-be mom who’s super nervous and anxious about becoming a mom, she has helped me feel so much at ease. Me and my boyfriend gained so much knowledge from her partner support class. Her presence is so pure and genuine; I recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a great support/teacher.”

    Sage, Brooklyn [Journalist]

  • Désirée is an amazing doula and trove of knowledge for all things related to reproductive care. As my doula she worked with me to address many fears I had about childbirth through weekly meditations and prenatal info sessions. She also provided nurturing support to me and my boyfriend during my labor & delivery where I was induced in the midst of the pandemic. Despite medical interventions, Désirée’s support made me comfortable exercising my right to advocate for myself and my newborn. While it was not the birthing experience we expected, with her care it remained a beautiful and uplifting experience that brought me closer to my spiritual self. I highly recommend Désirée, and hope to work with her again my second time around!

    Private

  • As my son’s first birthday approaches, I find myself reflecting on the past year and my pregnancy. Following in the footsteps of a great friend, I knew I wanted a doula and a home birth. A chance meeting of Desiree proved to be divine intervention. From our first interaction, she gave off such light and positivity, I knew that she would be the perfect person to be my guide for the road of pregnancy. Our meetings were so informative, Desiree is thoroughly organized. Every session my husband and I learned something new. In fact, when we went for our parenting class, we were already prepared as Desiree had reviewed all the topics discussed. She not only fed my mind, but my spirit. Times when I doubted myself, she showed up, coming to my midwife appointments in my husband’s absence. When the time came, she knew me enough to come to my home while I was in labor, even when I wasn’t sure if she needed to come yet. Gladly, she did. At 8:30am, my son was born in my bathtub with her catching him. Of course, this was not our plan, but I’m glad that it happened the way that it did. At this stage, Desiree is more than a doula, but a dear friend and soul sister. If I were to have another child, she would be one of the first people I call because I couldn’t imagine going through the process again without her.

    -Aronda, The Bronx [Healthcare Administrator Executive]

  • Throughout my pregnancy, Des played the role of [childbirth educator], partner, and friend. As a single mother-to-be and caretaker of my grandmother, she helped me remain grounded through weekly meditation and was always available for my questions. She helped me generate and protect my peace to enjoy my pregnancy. We worked long-distance with Zoom and Facetime, created a birth plan, trained my mother in comfort measures, and arranged a backup [childbirth educator]. Even with a delayed flight, Des arrived in time and stepped right into her role as birth partner. Labor lasted 30 hours, and after a hospital transfer, she continued to advocate for me. I felt prepared and supported, and I know I could bring my baby boy Cannon into this world because of our work together. I have a forever friend, and Cannon has another Auntie.

    -Courtney, North Carolina [Educator]

  • “You won for the most helpful advice during my pregnancy! That pinch of salt got me through so many days.”

    Tracey, New York City [Business Professional]

  • “[Your] Postpartum doula care saved my life!”

    - Private

  • “She is phenomenal, and I really think you guys should consider [birthworkers] in your life. Even if you’re not with a child.”

    Youmie

  • "Thank you for allowing me to believe in myself to bring such a beautiful child into the world.”

    -Private

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Prenatal & Postnatal Wellness: Yoga, Meditation, & Nutrition

  • I had an amazing time at prenatal yoga. Desiree is extremely informative and gentle . You’ll walk away feeling lighter and knowing plenty more about your body. 10/10 would recommend!

    Private Client

  • “... her suggestions to do enough research for comfort really eased my mind. Everything from the suggestions of readings, meditations, affirmations and music all help eased my mind and gave me the strength I had for my pregnancy, labor and delivery.”

    Private

  • “I think for me it was the visualization and knowing that I have the power to visualize what I want. And I think that’s what helped me to ease my fears and things like that. So, I’m feeling good.”

    -Latrice, North Carolina [Finance Professional]

  • “Desiree was our educational resource, relationship advisor, spiritual confidant, and an extended part of our newly growing family.”

    - Jason, Brooklyn [Non-Profit Executive]

  • I am so grateful for the moment Désirée entered my life! She is an amazing listener and so grounding, affirming, and energizing! Every time we met, Désirée helped me see myself more clearly and encouraged me to make space for grace! I am blessed to be on a journey of renewal prompted by my work with Désirée.

    Private Client

  • “Thank you for providing the spiritual foundation and encouragement I needed to keep me moving forward.”

    -Sage, Brooklyn [Journalist]

  • “I actually felt my body calming which was so awesome. I'm putting my tools to work thanks to you! It actually made me feel better about labor.”

    -Private

  • “Des is wonderful. She has a beautiful nurturing spirit and I think that makes such a difference when you’re working with somebody who’s in this field."

    Vashta, Washington, DC [Business Professional]

  • “It was super nice , it was gentle, great for my body.”

    - Michelle, Charlotte

  • Attending and meeting [Désirée] for a prenatal yoga was truly an heartwarming & positive experience. To be surround and guided by Des, who is such an amazing & professional doula is truly amazing. Truly recommend all mommies and/or anyone looking to do yoga with a holistic individual to check [Désirée] out!

    -Private

  • “Des came into my life, and I had no clue how much she would pour into me. She’s the calmness to my storm, and me and my baby girl are so thankful she came into our lives. Not only is she an amazing doula, but she became like family to me.”

    -Private

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