R&R Birth Doula Services

You know when someone just has such an amazing energy that you just feel it when they’re walking toward you? That basically describes the type of person Rebecca is. You know she was put on this planet to do this work and that she loves it. I have not had the pleasure of doing a birth with her, but she has been my yoga instructor for over 3 years now. I’ve worked with Rebecca for pre-​natal and post-​natal and literally cannot live without it. One of the things that I so looked forward to after having my kids was being able to go right back to her class. It’s such a crucial part of being able to get through pregnancy and getting back to you self after. Rebecca is absolutely one of the nicest, warmest and loveliest people I’ve ever known. She is an exceptional instructor and person. She is also unbelievable with our kiddos in Mommy and Me yoga. :)

I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have been in Rebecca’s prenatal yoga, mommy and me and postnatal yoga classes with my second baby. Even though it was my second time around, her classes and the support I received from other mamas was amazing. Rebecca makes everyone in her classes feel comfortable and safe in expressing their feelings as they go through the incredible journey of pregnancy and motherhood. She not only has a ton of experience, knowledge and expertise, she is an incredible human being who is warm, passionate and caring. And it goes way beyond her classes — she helps build communities that create lasting friendships outside of class. Through Rebecca’s classes, I have made dozens of amazing new mama friends and we’ve all been there for one another from the first few crazy weeks to our babies’ 1^st birthday parties and beyond! I had been to other prenatal yoga and mommy and me classes with my first baby, and there’s just no comparison. Rebecca is simply the best. I cannot recommend her enough. Although I did not have a doula for my second baby, I wish I had known Rebecca with my first — I would’ve loved to have had her as my doula — no question about it! Take her classes and have her be your doula! You will have the most amazing birth experience and transition into your new role as a mama!

Sooooo, I am writing this review of Rebecca & Rachel with full disclosure that I did not actually experience either of them as my personal birth doula … *HOWEVER* I have attended Rebecca’s prenatal yoga classes off and on for 3 years now (with my first pregnancy 3 years ago, and am currently back in class with my second!) and I cannot say enough amazing things about her and the class. It’s not just that my body *ALWAYS* feels better after I leave– which, when pregnant, is a huge fait accompli!!! It’s that my mind does, too. I look forward to these classes so much because it’s the only time each week it seems I get a moment to myself, to breathe, reconnect, and still my mind and focus on what’s important. Especially this second time around, when I am so focused on my toddler, it is so important to be in a room and dedicate an hour to being pregnant with my new babies (oh yeah, there’s two in there this time!!!) My point is, I cannot recommend this class enough to my fellow mamas out there. Rebecca’s insight, guidance, and ability to set a tone of calm, respectful, encouraging, inspiring, connected, and supportive energy is unparalleled. Her mantra is that no pregnant woman should ever feel alone, and she lives by it. She helps everyone to come out of their shells, to share, to support and learn and lean on one another. I have met some of my favorite mom friends as a result of being in this class… and we often joke that our kids have known each other for ever… but it’s true. They bonded, like we did, in prenatal yoga.
Side note: I met Rachel my first time around because she was actually in class with me and I couldn’t love her any more. She has fantastic supportive teaching energy too… I have no doubt they are both amazing doulas. And I am excited for everyone who gets to work with them!

I had the VERY good fortune of working with Rebecca in her prenatal yoga class about a year before I became pregnant. During that time I had only a little understanding of what a doula’s job was but through the course of my work with Rebecca’s prenatal class I learned a lot and was able to see firsthand many of Rebecca’s clients come to class both before and after they had their babies. Each mama who hired her really sung her praises and I could see she fostered a relationship with each of her clients that felt really meaningful and authentic. I knew then and there that if I was going to have anyone in the room with me besides my husband when I gave birth to my first child it would have to be Rebecca.
So when the time came that I did become pregnant I hired her almost instantly and felt extremely confident to have her as part of my «birth team.» Through the course of my pregnancy I attended her prenatal yoga class at Yoga Works and with the meetings that she includes in her doula package, my husband and I were able to work through and discuss any fears we had going into our birth experience. This also helped to build an even deeper trust between Rebecca and my husband and I.
When the big day finally arrived Rebecca exceeded all of my expectations. It is with her knowledge and love that I was able to breathe through 32 hours of labor! When we arrived at the hospital she set up quickly and was ready to go with all these extra little helpful details that neither my hubby or I would have ever thought of but that helped tremendously. Beyond any of that though, the love she has for what she does, for mothers and babies, for women bringing babies into the world and the formation of families, fills the birth room. She becomes family on the day you give birth, holding your hand the entire way, in whatever capacity suits you best. Hiring Rebecca was the best thing I did to prepare for the birth of my son. Her partner Rachel is also very loving and kind and strong and knowing she was there as back up just made me feel that much more confident.
After the birth of my son Rebecca was also great support in the first few weeks… just having someone to text who was devoted to our birth and had been there from the moment the journey began is such a blessing in those early days.
I tell every single one of my pregnant friends that the best decision they can make going into their birth experience is to hire a doula, and to hire Rebecca.

The guidance that Rebecca offered as both my doula and yoga instructor was invaluable and sacred. As a first time mother-​to-​be, I was in search for a balanced experience of both physical and emotional preparedness. She delivered on beyond what I anticipated.
As a doula, Rebecca brought calmness and assuredness leading to, and during, the labor process. She was also very much engaged with me during the postpartum period at the hospital and the weeks following. My husband was unable to make the delivery (by 15 minutes!), but I realized that having Rebecca as my coach and spiritual confident was all that I ultimately needed. I felt empowered.
As a yoga instructor, she has created such a supportive community of mothers-​to-​be and mothers with whom I have grown close and rely on as I pave my way as a new mother.
I encourage anyone seeking pre and post-​natal support to work with Rebecca. You will feel confident surrendering to the experience and come out a stronger woman and whole.

My first ever yoga class was prenatal yoga with Rebecca when I was approximately 20 weeks pregnant. I walked into the first class intimidated by the very idea of yoga. I’m the least flexible person on earth.
I left the class feeling both peaceful and energized, feelings which I had previously thought to be mutually exclusive. More importantly, I felt more in touch with my baby than I ever had before. With every class, I became more in tune with my body, and more confident in my ability to give birth. Rebecca’s yoga class is very focused on the muscles, feelings and experiences of birth. Deciding to attend her classes was one of the best decisions I made regarding my birthing experience. Once I started, it became the highlight of my week, and I don’t think I missed a class. An even stronger testament to the power of her teachings is that I was back in class with my son just 14 days after he was born!
Hiring Rebecca as our doula was the best decision my husband and I made while preparing to have our first child. From the very first meeting, she radiated warmth and a relaxed, easy-​going vibe. Her prenatal visits allowed my husband and I to learn more about each other, our thoughts about impending parenthood, and to practice some relaxation techniques and positions that would become very useful when I went into labour.
When the big day finally came, Rebecca was a calming presence. She helped ensure that I remained focused and confident. As labour progressed, she helped remind me that I was prepared, that I was powerful, and that I could do it. She had an uncanny ability to know what I wanted and needed before I had to ask. Rebecca assisted my labour at home, and by the time we arrived at the hospital, I was already 7 cm dilated. When things slowed down and pushing continued for 4+ hours (I had a big, large-​headed baby and a curved tailbone preventing a smooth, easy passage), she kept me believing that I could get through it. In the end, I was able to deliver vaginally, just minutes after the doctor told me I would likely require a c-​section. In addition to being such a valuable resource for me, she was a rock for my husband, who said he would have been lost without her.
Rebecca is a special person, someone who has a natural ability to care for others. She is generous with her heart – and her time. If you are considering hiring a doula to help you through your childbirth, I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

I am so thankful to be part of Rebecca’s flock. I met her when I was about 24 weeks pregnant with my first baby and knew instantly I wanted her to be my doula. I cannot, for a second, imagine going through my labor without her. I know my husband feels the same way. The value of her support and wisdom through my very trying labor was immeasurable. I was also deeply touched by how much she reached out to me in the first few weeks following my daughter’s birth. It meant the world.
As if that isn’t enough awesomeness, she is a gifted yoga teacher with years upon years of experience and an incredible masseuse. AND she teaches a wonderful mommy & me class that you can go to after your baby arrives! I have a huge support system of other new moms thank to Rebecca and all the pre/​postnatal classes she offers. She surrounds herself with incredible people and incredible energy. She is a one stop shop for ALL things pregnancy and baby!!!

I cannot say enough good things about Rebecca and her team. Not only is Rebecca a amazing doula and yoga teacher but you get an entire support system and community with her. She is like the one stop shop of birthing services. I was referred to her from a dear friend and I’m so grateful she came into my life! She was such an intuitive doula. I wanted an all natural drug free birth and I was successful in having that with my 8lb 9oz baby girl. She helped me step by step with my birth: from her prenatal yoga and breathing exercises, to the actual birth, to referring Alex’s placenta encapsulation, to a post natal mommy and me community! My actual birth was incredible: she showed my husband pressure points to relieve my pain, they were a great team, she knew when to back off and when to get really involved, even simple things like getting me a cold towel or keeping me hydrated. Rebecca is not only a doula but a friend and a special person for life. I call her and my doctor (Dr. Finke) the DREAM TEAM!

I stumbled across Rebecca’s prenatal class at YogaWorks around wk 30 of my pregnancy, and I am SO thankful! I only wish I could have started sooner! I leave every class feeling positive and energized. Rebecca has such a light and calming presence, and never fails to impart new and empowering wisdom to the fabulous community of women in her classes. Sharing this life changing experience with other fabulous women has been a fantastic way to strengthen the body, spirit and mind all in one fell swoop! Getting down to the wire and already mourning the loss of this class, lol! But, looking forward to taking all of the techniques I’ve learned to help create a strong and positive first-​time labor experience. Thank you for everything Rebecca, you rock! I’ll be back for your Postnatal class! ;)

Rebecca is a renaissance woman. She’s compassionate, knowledgable, and so good at what she does. I highly recommend her services. She’s the go to Doula for all of the best hospitals!

Point blank — if you are pregnant, you want R&R Birth Services in your life, ASAP. Upon first walking into Rebecca’s prenatal yoga class I felt instantly more comfortable in my first-​time-​pregnant skin. Rebecca is this amazing package of doula labor & birthing experience/​motherhood veteran/​expert yogi/​wise listener/​physical healer who will help you feel more at ease each time you interact with her during pregnancy and labor. I had a lot of anxiety about giving birth and she made me feel so empowered. During labor my doctor and nurses actually commented at how well I was pushing/​breathing, as though I already knew what I was doing — I did, because Rebecca had taught me what to do and what to expect! Do yourself a favor and check out all R&R can provide!

Rebecca is an incredible support durning pregnancy. I took her prenatal classes all throughout my pregnancy & they were amazing. Not only were they physically supportive but emotionally too. We were taught things that we could bring in to the delivery room… positions, breathing techniques, etc. Rebecca is a gift to the Doula world and I woud recommend her to every mama out there whose looking for a Doula.

I was taking prenatal yoga classes with Rebecca with my first pregnancy. I really liked it. A lot of support, positive talk and those squats! I think it really helped me to be stronger during my labor. She is very attentive and also offers post natal yoga classes which unfortunately for me I wasn’t able to attend — it was little bit too far to drive for me with a baby. I would highly recommend R&R services.

The best doula! Rebecca was amazing during my very long and difficult birth. I don’t know how I would have made it through without her support. My labor went on and on and on, and Rebecca was there every step of the way. Having her there made me feel like I could really get through the intense back labor — never have I experienced anything like it.
Rebecca also guided me through my entire pregnancy — with great advice before getting pregnant and prenatal yoga throughout my pregnancy, which prepared me for my 3 days of labor, delivery, and ultimately c-​section. Even my husband loved having her there. I think he would have been a bit lost without her. Especially when he was a bit freaked out, and she told him everything was normal and happening the way it was supposed to — the value of her immense knowledge and experience!
I urge every expectant mama to hire Rebecca. Her support, strength, kindness is just what is needed on your labor day! Plus, it doesn’t stop there. Her follow up check-​ins and visits really help a new mama relax and feel confident.
I am so grateful for Rebecca!