Testimonials
The most beneficial part of having Irina as my doula was that she gave me the feeling of security, she was like my birth body guard against insensitive people in the area like those who asks loads of questions despite seeing me at the middle of coping with pressure waves.
If you want someone you can sincerely trust, depend on, lean on both literally and figuratively, avail Irina's services. She's very knowledgeable about birth, very honest and encouraging from start to finish and she's devoted to what she does, she attends seminars to widen her knowledge and support her skills. You'll be inspired and empowered to support drug-free birthing when you meet her =) - Charmaine Chua
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Having a doula present at birth exceeded my expectations. I had my doubts as to whether it was a good investment or a luxury at the beginning; I was crying out of relief and happiness after our birth on the way home, grateful to everything and everyone that we had the experience we dreamed of. To have your child born safely and happily is priceless. The ensuing sense of empowerment is even more priceless. |
Irina was such a cheerleader during my birth and i needed someone like that. Her passion for support shows, and she is constantly seeking new knowledge to share to mothers of the great feeling and positive effects of having a natural birth. I am truly inspired by her. - Beverly Ang
After my first meeting with Irina, I had no doubts that I wanted her to be at my birth. I had a birth plan in mind and whether I birthed at home or needed a transfer to the hospital, I was confident she would help me in carrying those out. She respected all my decisions and had my very best interests at heart, making sure I was comfortable, relaxed and happy, all throughout my pregnancy, birth and after birth. I will never forget the genuine love and care she showed me. I owe it to her that I was able to have the home water birth of my dreams. - Aisa Winternitz
Irina is truly a champion of the mother, the woman in labor, the "goddess" in us. I believe all expectant mothers need a doula to help them awaken this goddess in them, so that they can receive birth positively and even birth pain-free, without worries. - Martine de Luna |
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Irina is very proactive with providing you as the mother to be with information about your birth, excersises to help ease any aches and pains that you might have as well as hypnobirthing materials that I was missing which I was so happy to get thanks to her. I was set on hypnobirthing from the start so I was so happy to have found Irina. When the plans don't go as planned, I think a Doula like Irina will prove to be your pillar of strength when you're too overwhelmed to think straight. Someone neutral who is there to handle all the hospital formalities, staff & to be your voice, allowing you to focus on yourself & the work at hand. - Gabrielle Weil |
I would like people to know that Irina is an extremely competent, professional and gracious doula. She is a comforting presence and a great resource of knowledge. She puts no pressure, and is open to changes in the plan. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a doula! If I have another baby I will give gentle birth another try and would hire her again in a heartbeat :) - Ines Cabarrus Habayeb
My doula was like my source of light during my pregnancy. It was my first time to approach my birth the natural way, intending an unmedicated water birth which friends & family frowned upon. Having Irina as my doula all throughout was a constant reminder that I was not alone in pursuing my chosen method of birth, and that it was completely normal and achieveable. The assurance that somebody knowledgeable, caring and positive about my choice of birth (apart from husband, of course) significantly contributed to my confidence on my birth being a success. - Crissy Aquino
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“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." I believe the universe led us to Irina as our doula because of our dream to have a beautiful empowering birth. From the time I have set my heart on having a natural birth, I was in search of a doula who had a gentle yet strong spirit. I learned about Irina from a blog posted by a mom who had a natural hospital birth at St. Lukes QC. I just knew she was the one. It also helped that she is into hypnobirthing since I was already studying this method at the time I got in touch with her. Indeed, we made the right choice. From our first prenatal meeting, she was very professional and knowledgeable on the topic of natural birth. She answered all my concerns and fears straightforward and the best way she can. She also shared her own birthing experience and of other moms whom she have worked with. And I gained confidence from those. Our prenatal meetings also equipped me with necessary birthing techniques and helped me get into the proper mindset. These were all beneficial in the actual labor and birth. During labor, she did what she can to preserve the sacredness of my birth space despite probable medical interventions due to baby's occiput posterior position and cord coil. She held my hand tightly, gave me a massage and whispered affirmations through each intense surge. She also assisted me into positions and exercises for active birthing. Indeed, Irina played a big role in the success of our dream water birth in a hospital setting. - Joelyn Cuchapin |
Irina is an exceptional doula. She is a gentle soul. She respects life, birth and the mother, and she is an incredible support for any woman that asks her to be their doula. Irina is a strong woman and mother herself. She is a huge advocate of gentle birth and she truly cares about each and every one of her clients. She helped me emotionally throughout my entire experience, put me at ease and provided great post partum services. Both my husband and I are so grateful to Irina. I am lucky to call her not only my doula but my friend as well. I would recommend Irina to anyone! - Jennifer Blair-Bianco
Irina's really fun and helpful, very efficient and effective in imparting principles of gentle birth, and gives very helpful tips. - Melissa Yeung-Yap