"This review is way overdue as I've just now come out of the postpartum fog but my husband and I cannot recommend Shannon enough! She is worth every penny. From my first Zoom call with her when I was searching for a doula, I immediately picked up on her calm presence and got a sense of her deep knowledge in the birthing process. Shannon was a great resource leading up to the birth and was an absolute rockstar at the hospital. She was so sweet, knowledgeable, helpful, a great advocate for me and kept my husband and I calm and informed the whole time - basically everything I could've asked for in a doula especially as a first time mom. She made my 20 hour labor as pleasant as possible and I don't think I would've had as great of a birth experience without her. Shannon also made sure to check in on us several times after the birth and even gave us some helpful referrals when we were struggling with my son's feeding and gas issues in the first few weeks. If I am lucky enough to have another child, I will definitely try to get Shannon as my birth doula again. Thank you again for everything, Shannon!!" - JA 2025
"We hired Shannon as our birth doula for the delivery of my second son, and I'm so glad we did. Our collaboration was wonderful, and I only wish I had hired her for my first labor. She is incredibly knowledgeable, gentle, calm, and clear-minded. Not only did I receive strong mental support from her, but she also provided valuable local resources to help me prepare for labor and delivery. Shannon even made a postpartum visit, offering both emotional support and helpful resources for caring for my newborn and navigating recovery. I also appreciated that Shannon is pursuing her midwifery education. Her extensive knowledge made working with the nurses and doctors in the hospital seamless, ensuring the entire experience was smooth and well-coordinated." - JH 2025
"I strongly believe I was able to successfully achieve an unmedicated hospital birth thanks to working with Shannon. I chose to work with Shannon after interviewing several doulas because I felt she understood my objectives and was knowledgeable and compassionate. Leading up to my due date, Shannon frequently checked in with us. She offered many suggestions but was never pushy. I was really hoping to go into labor naturally to avoid an induction and that is ultimately what happened; contractions started and steadily progressed at 38 weeks 6 days. We communicated with Shannon via phone and text through ~24 hours of laboring at home. She was so helpful in reassuring us that what I was experiencing was normal and helping us navigate what to expect as things progressed. She shared resources that helped me work through the pain, stay busy, and keep the contractions coming. Shannon met us at the hospital when my contractions were consistently 3 minutes apart. From there, she really was our rock! She liaised with the hospital staff to make sure they understood our birth preferences, kept me moving through many different positions (walking, side lying, hands and knees, using the birth ball and peanut ball, etc.), worked together with my husband to provide comfort measures, and when things got really hard and I felt I could not go on, she expressed a calm and steadfast confidence in me that was exactly what I needed to persevere. I am emotional thinking about the support Shannon provided us - I felt so heard, safe, and cared for throughout my ultimately 41 hours of labor and birth. She took amazing pictures of the moment we met our daughter that I will cherish forever. Thank you so much Shannon, you have a special gift and any family would be lucky to work with you!" - EA 2024
"Working with Shannon was an absolute joy throughout my pregnancy and childbirth journey. From our very first meeting, she exuded warmth, compassion, and expertise that immediately put me at ease. Although this was my second pregnancy & child, Shannon offered an incredible amount of support that I really needed. As I ended up being GBS positive and diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, Shannon was extremely supportive and knowledgeable about the impact this would likely have on my labor. I was so thankful to have her as a resource. She was very consistent about communication and well-prepared for our meetings.
Her extensive knowledge about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care was evident in every interaction we had. She took the time to understand my needs and thoughtfully tailored her support to ensure I felt empowered and informed every step of the way. I shared with Shannon my anxiety about breastfeeding as I struggled so much with my first child. Shannon was so affirming and empathetic during these conversations and it gave me a lot of peace in my postpartum experience.
During labor (a very long 32 hour induction), Shannon was an incredible support. Her calming presence and unwavering support helped me navigate through the intensity of childbirth, one that required a lot of decision making and straying from the birth plan. She was there to offer comfort measures, advocate for my wishes with the medical team, and provide emotional support for both me and my husband.
If you're considering hiring a doula (and I think every birthing person should have one), I wholeheartedly recommend Shannon. She was a wonderfully compassionate advocate and ally every step of the way. I am so glad she is part of our son's story!" - KM 2024
"Thank you so much again for your incredible support, especially during the birthing process, nothing was as planned and I’m not sure how we would have gone through everything without your sincerity and ability to prep and soothe both of us during all of the twists and turns as they came up." - SKW 2025
"Shannon was truly one of the best decisions we made for our pregnancy and delivery journey. I was determined to have a positive birth experience and am so happy that that's exactly what I got (plus a happy and healthy baby)! The minute my husband and I met Shannon, we felt a warming and comforting presence radiating from her and knew we wanted her to be our doula. She was professional, very responsive, and extremely knowledgeable with evidence based information. I also appreciated that she seemed to anticipate all of my needs before I was even aware of them before, during, and after birth. One of my main goals was to avoid induction and unnecessary interventions. Shannon stepped in at exactly the right time to help me dilate quicker and get baby to descend easier. Easily one of the best investments of our lives! We definitely plan on hiring her again if we choose to have another baby. Thanks again, Shannon!" - JM 2023
“Shannon is Amazing!! My husband and I both feel so blessed to have found her and have her as our Doula during our pregnancy and birth! She was there every step of the way to help guide us and inform us but never push what she thought on us! She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had the best chances for the outcome we wanted with our birth plan.
- CB 2023
“If you are looking for a doula who is approachable, accessible, nonjudgmental, and has a good balance of respecting medical decision making as well as understanding traditional birth support methods, look no further!...I can't say enough good things about Shannon and feel so grateful she was a part of our birthing journey. I look back at both of my deliveries with such positivity, fondness, and joy--largely thanks to her!” - AP 2021 & 2023
"Even though this was our second pregnancy, we were worried how it would be given the way the first one went. My wife made a last minute decision to change hospitals and also work with a doula. To be honest, I had my doubts, but the way you handled things that day cleared all my doubts and I am so glad that we hired you! Thank you so much for helping us out and making this pregnancy a wonderful experience for us. I was amazed with the preparation you came in with and the knowledge you had to get my wife to a good position for a successful natural birth. We couldn’t have done this without you and want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
- GH and PH 2022
“I want to say thank you again for being such a wonderful support during my labor and birth. While this was my longest labor, it was by far the best. You have a wonderful gift and I feel so lucky to have had you by my side.” - SH 2022
"Thank you so much for your help. All the nurses kept saying what a great doula you were. You made everything easier once you arrived. I can't imagine having my next baby without you."
- BD 2021
"I wanted to thank you again for all the time you gifted me during the end of my pregnancy. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciated it. It definitely wasn't easy being pregnant given the times but it was really great to have an extra support person and someone I can talk to in order to clear my head. The tools you gave definitely helped with labor pains, particularly the breathing exercises. I really appreciate you and the time we spent together. Thank you." "Honestly, this hasn't been the most ideal time to be pregnant [Covid pandemic] but having weekly meetings with [Shannon] has been such a gift. It's been such a pleasure having someone to talk to who validates my fears and concerns regarding labor/delivery. She’s given me great tools to help cope with what is to come. Please consider her for doula services if you're seeking a support person. She's great." - FM 2020