Testimonials

“As my due date passed and I was still pregnant, Brette really helped me navigate the physical and emotional highs and lows of waiting for my baby to come. She gave me lots of guidance on activities I could do to both mentally and physically prepare, as well as talked with me as my emotions changed as I got to 41 weeks and five days before I went into labor. My labor ramped up quickly, and things didn’t go how I had planned, and I really appreciated the way that Brette adapted to those changes and continued to help me and my partner feel very supported throughout the birthing process. I genuinely felt like she was excited for us to be parents and wanted to support us in navigating our new roles together.”

“Doula Brette was phenomenal to work with and I can't imagine the experience without her. My partner and I appreciated how patient she was with every question we had. She was beyond prepared, knowledgeable and most importantly kind and calm. She walked us through every step as we approached birth and was available to talk through all my concerns and fears. When I went into labor she was a super star- the TENS unit and other goodies she brought were so valuable in helping me find some relief when contractions became intense. When we arrived at the hospital she was already outside waiting with a wheelchair. And did I mention that she massaged my hips and back for 8 hours!!!!!!!! She was also a great advocate and made sure our wishes were respected during the labor process in the hospital. “We cannot imagine the experience without her and it feels as if she is now an extension of our family”. Thank you Brette. We couldn't have done it without you!”

“We had the pleasure of working with Brette in 2023. She is warm, knowledgeable, experienced, and very communicative and responsive. Brette is a mother herself and brings deep empathy, understanding, and commitment to her work. She curated a helpful set of readings and other resources outside our interactions as well. As much as she did to help us prepare during the second and third trimesters, Brette was instrumental at the hospital in mitigating the impact of an unhelpful nurse. “I am amazed at how she was able to simultaneously support my wife and myself--with our very different needs and personalities”

"Brette was an important part of my birthing team. As first time parents, she answered a lot of questions for us during the pregnancy and birth. Having her support made me feel more confident. “Our birth was a lot different than we planned due to health complications, and Brette was so important in helping us navigate and understand the situation.” She supported my husband really well also, which made him more helpful in the birth. I'm really glad we had Brette's help with this birth."

“It was so clear to us how strong of a reputation and positive relationships you have with everyone at UCSF L&D, and we saw the positive impact on our care due to that. That was not something we anticipated or thought about ahead of time, but became so evident and immeasurably valuable at the hospital. So thank you, not only for taking such incredible care of us, but for clearly being so consistently amazing for so long 😊”