testimonials from clients and fellow birth workers
taylor joined our birth team shortly before our son was born. From the get we felt as though she was always supposed to have been there. During the birth Taylor seemed to know exactly when to engage and when to step back. She was a calming presence during the chaotic moments and helped me to see my strength when things were most difficult. Unfortunately our son’s entrance into the world was not without bumps. Our son had to be separated from myself for additional treatment and man was that scary. Taylor stayed by my side while my wife couldn’t be (despite the fact that she’d already endured 8+ hours of me) and was a huge part of me not losing my mind. Taylor will always be special to us for the part she played before, during and after our little man arrived. We are so happy to have had her on our team.
— A badass mama
I had the honor of getting to be a doula mentor for Taylor. I had never done this before but it turned out to be one of the most precious experiences I've had in 10 years of being a doula and I'm so incredibly grateful for it. Taylor attended her first birth with me as a shadow - it was clear from the moment we got to the birth that Taylor was already a doula. While working together, we attended three different births as well as many prenatal meetings and postpartum meetings. Taylor is WISE and I was so grateful for her knowledge that was invaluable to my clients. Taylor is able to shift and support people with a wide variety of personalities, histories, identities, and needs and this is something hard to find. Most importantly, she is so incredibly grounded, intuitive and compassionate and her presence brings an invaluable feeling of calm and safety to the birth space, the prenatal time and the postpartum time. During birth, she is able to stay present and is exceptionally excellent at anticipating everyone's needs. I found myself leaning on her for emotional support...in a way, she was being my doula when she was supposed to be shadowing me! All of my clients that had said they were okay with Taylor being a shadow at their birth were so happy about their decision. Taylor offered another layer of support to them that would have been greatly missed had she not been there. I could rave about her forever, she has become a dear friend and support to me and I miss being a team! If I were having a baby, Taylor would be my first call - I'd want her to be my doula. And I am so incredibly happy for all the birthers and new parents that will get to have her support as a birth or postpartum doula - her support will be invaluable.
— A phenomenal mentor
Alicia kornacker, little moon birth & baby
I've had the opportunity to work with Taylor as a midwife at two births and highly recommend her doula care! Taylor is an inobtrusive, kind and gentle presence at births. She brings a sense of calm, care and humor to the labor space as well as gentle suggestions for labor positions, comfort measures and more. Taylor does a great job meeting families where they are at, checking in on their specific needs and remaining calm through the wild ride that labor, birth and the early postpartum time can be!
— an incredible midwife
Rachel voigt, CPM, LM, roots community birth center
I cannot express enough gratitude for Taylor and the invaluable support she provided during the birth of our child. The experience was long and incredibly trying, and I found myself navigating the most vulnerable moments of my life. Having Taylor by my side made all the difference. Her presence brought me an overwhelming sense of safety and reassurance that I desperately needed.
As the labor progressed, Taylor’s calm demeanor and unwavering support allowed me to stay grounded, even when things got tough. When I needed to be taken to the hospital for post-birth care, I felt an immediate sense of relief knowing that Taylor would be there to advocate for me. With my husband still at the birth center with our newborn, it was incredibly comforting to know that I had someone in my corner who understood my needs and wishes.
Taylor’s dedication to her role as a doula is truly remarkable, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking compassionate and steadfast support during one of life’s most profound experiences. Thank you, Taylor, for being my anchor during such an unforgettable journey.
— A first-time mom