Tranquil Moments Doula, LLC

"I knew Mandee as a friend before I asked her to consider being our doula for our third baby. When I first learned of her becoming a doula, I thought immediately of how if there were any job Mandee would be incredible at doing this would be it. Her calm and encouraging demeanor coupled with her natural compassion and mercy to help others makes such a skill a perfect fit for her. I knew that she would thrive in such a role. So when I asked her to be our doula, I knew I could trust I was in good hands. Delivery day came and Mandee met us at the hospital after my contractions very suddenly intensified at home. As soon as we got to our room, she evaluated my immediate need, which was relief from my throbbing swollen ankles and feet as well as the varicose vein on my calf. The simple act of her massaging my legs and feet alone was an important role I’m glad she could fill. She helped in keeping my mind off of the extra discomforts I was having which helped in allowing me to focus on what I needed to for labor. She reminded me to relax and breathe slowly throughout labor; when I was hands and knees on the bed, she was right up there on the bed with me; and when my body started pushing, she was there with a little reminder to keep my voice in a low register as opposed to high pitches to help relax my body and also to regain some control. I was only at the hospital for an hour before our daughter was born, but I’m thankful for the support Mandee was able to give me. Having that extra person nearby in the role as doula and having it be Mandee was a valuable choice that I made."

                                 -Austin J.

"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."  

                -Dr. John H. Kennell

"Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers - strong, 

competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength"

                - Barbara Katz Rothman