Happy Parents
“Four words for Cece: patient, caring, knowledgeable, and non-judgemental. Cece has been a friend for several years. We worked together during the pregnancies of our daughters (both born June 2017) and I loved the camaraderie we had and learning more about the birth process. I just watched Cece read books and blogs and learn everything she could about having a baby and I gleaned so much knowledge from her. When my son was born summer of 2019, I went into labor 17 days early and my husband was out of town. Cece was already on speed dial and she met me at the hospital and was my support person until my husband made it. She was ready to spend the night if necessary on a moments notice. I loved our time together during labor, and she has always been supportive about my birth choices (epidural and pitocin if recommended) and I felt so loved and suported by her. Cece was on the phone, texting my husband and family the updates, and helping me monitor my baby's progression and decisions needing to be made. And yes, my husband did make our sons arrival. Previous to my sons birth, she always had the best stretches or recommendations for comfort during pregnancy. Her passion is evident and her company is a treasure.”
— Monika D., Mama to three
“As husbands go, I was very prepared for each of my children's births. I knew the lingo, I knew helpful positions to labor in, I knew I was going get yelled at and then immediately apologized to followed by more yelling (contractions come and go). I read the birth plan and limbered up for hip squeezing and being used as a human railing when my wife wanted to squat and hold me around the neck for support.
But, all the classes, reading, and videos can't prepare a man to see the one he loves in pain nor to balance all the many emotions of labor and birth. I can't speak to what having a Doula like Cece meant to my wife - but for me, it was the difference between feeling alone versus feeling supported. Feeling unsure versus feeling confident in my ability to support my wife.
Cece is prepared, thoughtful, capable, level-headed in the midst of high stress, and a comfort to work with, through several births now - all different than the last.”
— Jordan P., Dad to four
“I highly recommend working with Cece as your doula or in my case, as my daughter's doula. As the grandmother-to-be, it was so comforting to "meet" Cece over the phone before the actual birthing event took place. Naturally, I had questions and concerns about how certain things would be addressed during the birthing process. Cece listened to carefully to my concerns and addressed each one with such love, care and confidence that I felt I was more prepared!
During the birthing process, I was kept up to date and any concerns were addressed as quickly as possible. Even though I wasn't in the delivery room, I felt I was able to take part because of Cece..
Cece is very professional and has excellent bedside manner. I hope we use her again for future grandbabies!!!”
— Linda G., “Gigi” to Arthur