Reno, United States
7693 S Virginia St
N/A
+1 7752358272
Andie was absolutely amazing at my birth! Not only is she educated, but personable and very dependable. She was able to follow everything I had set in my birth plan while providing a huge support. She was mindful of my peeves and comforts, and maintained the right environment the entire labor. My total labor from water breaking to baby born was 32 hours, and she was there the whole time. She reminded me of questions that were good to ask when provided my options at the hospital, educated me, and kept an environment during my labor to keep me the most relaxed and enjoyable experience. I’ll never have another birth without her! 10/10
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Absolutely loved my Doulas Alyssa and Andie. I was unexpectedly sent to the hospital a week before my due date, extremely nervous I texted my doulas and they were so supportive and helpful offering advice and emotional support. Once I was admitted to the hospital me and my husband continued getting text of support and advice and reminders that they were ready to come when I felt I needed them. Once there Alyssa was amazing offering advice on different laboring positions, using essential oils and always ready to explain to me what the nurses were telling me. I don't know what I would have done without my doulas and couldn't imagine doing it again without them. I also want to mention that I had my placenta encapsulated, my doula did everything when it came to packing up my placenta and taking it to Sarah, I didn't even have to think about it. Sarah brought my pills to my apartment the day I got home, this was one of the best decisions I made. They help my energy and mood so much.
Sarah and Kristin attended the homebirth of my daughter, and their support has been utterly life changing for me. I had met both of them through attending their pregnancy circle at Biggest Little Baby (which they’re both amazing at facilitating). There are so many great things to say, I hardly know where to start. Both Sarah and Kristin made me (and my husband) feel comfortable both in our birth experience, and outside of it. It is clear that they both love what they do. I truly believe I couldn’t have had the birth experience I did without their labor support. Not only did they help me through labor in a way that was the right balance of hands on and hands off; but they provided resources before birth to help me plan for my postpartum self-care and labor which were invaluable to me and my husband. When I saw them both after birth they offered me what felt like deep friendship in processing my birth experience, assisting me with breastfeeding by providing appropriate lactation education, and resources , and just general postpartum love and support. I also chose to encapsulate my placenta at the recommendation of Sarah given that I had a history of severe postpartum depression, and not only has that been the best decision I could’ve made for myself; but Sarah came to drop them off (in my home, which blew me away- I didn’t even have to send my husband to get them!) and sat with me for an hour, answering all of my questions about the pills, checking in with me emotionally and providing even further resources for breastfeeding/postpartum. (Oh and getting some laughs in too, Sarah is hilarious). Plus I got really cool images/art of my placenta! I love this team, they will always hold a really special place in my heart for being a part of my experience. They were flexible with us where we needed it, and I truly believe their work is invaluable and think all women deserve to have this kind of support!! Hire them for your birth! You won’t regret it.
After having two kids, I can say that I would never go through birth without a doula. Sarah was a true advocate during our entire pregnancy and birth experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable (more than most doctors, I found) about pregnancy, labor and early childhood development. She helped keep us grounded, calm and also made sure we made it to the hospital in time. She also helped us navigate the hospital, which was intimidating to say the least. Because of her, we were able to have exactly the birth we were hoping for. Could not recommend her and Bright Heart Birth enough. Thank you Sarah!
I cannot recommend working with Sarah highly enough. She is calm, joyful, and intuitive, and has an incredible base of knowledge and experience. Sarah was a constant and incredible support -- before, during, and after our birth. When outside circumstances led me to change providers and planned birth location at 32 weeks, Sarah helped me figure out a new plan of action (including taking the time to talk with me on night/weekend phone calls). As soon as I went into labor, she was 100% accessible and came over as soon as her support was needed, and stayed with me not only through the birth but for ample time afterwards, which was incredibly helpful to assist in some complications and added support I needed. Her follow-ups were thoughtful and catered to exactly what we needed.
I am so happy that we had the Doula support! Thank you again soooooo much for going through this journey with us and to stand next to us at the right time with the right words. It was extremly helpful to had you as a part of it. Furthermore the shop, the over all support and the fitness classes are just amazing!!! You all do a very very good job in just being there for everyone who needs help, support or just a short talk.
During the first 30 of 40 hours of labor, I was unmedicated. My doulas, Sarah Geo Walton and Kristin Murray, just kept pushing me to believe in myself and assured me that I would get through it, that I was strong, that this is how women have given birth for millennia. It was so reassuring to have someone advocating for your birth plan (whatever that might be) through the whole process. Even when I was swelling after pushing for 2 hours with no movement of the little guy, and after the birth plan got sidetracked and we did an epidural and a nap at hour 30 to avoid a cesarean, I felt comforted and supported and on the right track thanks to the experience and wise coaching of the doulas at BrightHeart. We recommend them to all our pregnant friends!
Sarah was professional and made our experience very memorable. Her guidance helped me focus on the needs of my wife and on being a Dad. Not knowing much about birth doulas going into the experience, I would recommend everyone look into this as an option. Sarah took all the pressure off, and I'm so glad we hired her.
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