“Heather is amazing! She offers firm support in the most kind, and gentle way. She made me feel so seen and powerful throughout the whole process. I highly recommend her!” - Abby

“I couldn’t have done it without Heather. It was also nice that we could say what we wanted [and] knew we had an advocate so my husband didn’t have to be the ‘guard dog’ but could just enjoy the process.” - Amanda

“Heather was absolutely amazing! She guided me through pregnancy and was prepared with helpful resources for every question I had. Heather is incredibly friendly and kind as well, and continues to check in with me and baby after birth!” - Rayne

“Heather was wonderful support throughout my pregnancy and labor journey. She has a very calm and grounded energy about her that makes you feel comfortable and safe in her presence. She was very helpful throughout from sharing knowledge, helping me prepare through teaching and information sharing, positioning, physical and emotional support in labor and postpartum support. She is very available and a good communicator. I highly recommend!” - Liz

“Heather was the doula for us at our second birth! She was amazing! I think what sets her apart is the comprehensive support that she provides throughout the pregnancy and labor process. I felt like she was always thinking of me and how she could best support us through the process. As far as what the experience was like in the delivery room, she seamlessly worked with our hospital staff to provide the most supported birth! I truly felt support from everyone in the room and she facilitated that for me!” - Elizabeth

“[The thing I liked most about working with Heather] was her attitude and personality. She has a relaxing presence and isn’t scary. I was nervous about being comfortable with a doula but she really just naturally put us at ease…as soon as she arrived, it was like a breath of relief. We knew she would guide us and we could relax. She was also very knowledgeable and I appreciated all the pushing on my back she did to relieve pain.” - Amanda

“I (birthing parent) and my partner had a great experience with Heather at Balance Birthwork. We both felt very supported in our roles. Part of what we appreciated from Heather as a doula was that in addition to providing education and support to both of us, and providing tremendous support to me as the birthing parent, she also empowered my partner to be my support- without him feeling like he needed to get a masters degree in birthing. Heather stayed present through it and was encouraging as I considered pain options or interventions presented, showing her knowledge and her ability to be supportive and flexible when different situations arise. She was incredibly respectful to hospital staff, so it felt like everyone was working as a team and at times when I may have felt pressured by hospital staff I felt very supported. Though I had a difficult labor, I can still say I had a positive birth experience and that is thanks to feeling so supported!” - Heather

“Heather is a very kind, warm, and energetic person. She is easy to talk to and I felt very encouraged and supported.” - Hannah