"Victoria was my birth doula just very recently. I haven't met a kinder, gentler or more generous soul. Victoria was also impeccably professional, and very accessible. Her knowledge of labor and delivery is worth more than a mention; for every situation that posed itself, she offered helpful suggestions and supporting literature to read up on. I could go on but it'd suffice to say that thanks to her, I developed a balanced approach to the process and despite necessitating a planned cesarean birth, she proved indispensable." (Feb 2012)
"I was a nervous, over-cautious, first-time mom and very picky about who was going to be my doula. After interviewing close to a half-dozen people, I finally found Victoria. She had the gentle calm spirit I was looking for. When the time came, I was so relieved to have her by my side. I don't know how I would have coped with 14 hours of labor, then epidural, and finally cesarean without her. I was dedicated to a natural birth but complications meant I had to look at alternatives. Without Victoria, this would have been distressing, even traumatic. But Victoria gave me such support, it's almost hard to express. I will always be grateful for her presence during this amazing time. My husband also benefited beyond belief from her work-she allowed him to take breaks and be more present for me. If we are blessed again with a second child, I want her with us again!" (Jan 2012)
"I highly recommend Victoria Perez as a doula and/or childbirth educator. There are so many things that make Victoria a stellar ‘companion’ through the birthing process, but at the front end two of the most important things were how well studied/resourceful she is and how accommodating she was. After explaining my situation and needs to her she soon had great suggestions about how to tailor childbirth prep classes for me and my partner, and she agreed to accommodate our schedule and come to our home. We merged our childbirth prep classes with our doula sessions and all together they were exactly what we needed from her that complemented what we were getting from our midwife. She had great tools for helping my partner and I to get on the same page about our feelings and expectations around the birth, and very practical exercises for labor and delivery.
As a doula during the birth process Victoria was invaluable. She was sweet and encouraging and was able to anticipate just what I needed during my labor, from encouraging words and breathing sounds to snacks and drinks for me and my partner and my daughter. Then post the birth she was so attentive and supportive. She brought us food, gave me a tutorial on baby-carriers and supported me in nursing.
Victoria is a loving and strong doula with experience in home and hospital births, a baby-wearer expert, a childbirth prep educator and a loving woman who is genuinely passionate about working with women around what she calls a “sacred passage”. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a part of their experience. " (Jun 2011)
"My experience with Victoria as a doula was wonderful. She was very caring and helpful during my pregnancy. Her suggestions for helping prepare for my son’s birth were great, from an additional birthing workshop to creating a birth plan. She is a wealth of information on childbirth, and any questions that came up she would find answers and information for me. I don’t know how anyone could go through labor without a doula; what a wonder to have her show up at my home in the middle of the night and stay with me until after my baby was born. She was so nurturing, it felt like the way it should always be for laboring mothers. Her presence at the hospital was also priceless, my mother and sisters were there, but Victoria was the calm and cool-headed anchor in the room. To anyone who is considering her as a doula, I say, she is a gem!" (Feb 2011)
"I was a nervous, over-cautious, first-time mom and very picky about who was going to be my doula. After interviewing close to a half-dozen people, I finally found Victoria. She had the gentle calm spirit I was looking for. When the time came, I was so relieved to have her by my side. I don't know how I would have coped with 14 hours of labor, then epidural, and finally cesarean without her. I was dedicated to a natural birth but complications meant I had to look at alternatives. Without Victoria, this would have been distressing, even traumatic. But Victoria gave me such support, it's almost hard to express. I will always be grateful for her presence during this amazing time. My husband also benefited beyond belief from her work-she allowed him to take breaks and be more present for me. If we are blessed again with a second child, I want her with us again!" (Jan 2012)
"I highly recommend Victoria Perez as a doula and/or childbirth educator. There are so many things that make Victoria a stellar ‘companion’ through the birthing process, but at the front end two of the most important things were how well studied/resourceful she is and how accommodating she was. After explaining my situation and needs to her she soon had great suggestions about how to tailor childbirth prep classes for me and my partner, and she agreed to accommodate our schedule and come to our home. We merged our childbirth prep classes with our doula sessions and all together they were exactly what we needed from her that complemented what we were getting from our midwife. She had great tools for helping my partner and I to get on the same page about our feelings and expectations around the birth, and very practical exercises for labor and delivery.
As a doula during the birth process Victoria was invaluable. She was sweet and encouraging and was able to anticipate just what I needed during my labor, from encouraging words and breathing sounds to snacks and drinks for me and my partner and my daughter. Then post the birth she was so attentive and supportive. She brought us food, gave me a tutorial on baby-carriers and supported me in nursing.
Victoria is a loving and strong doula with experience in home and hospital births, a baby-wearer expert, a childbirth prep educator and a loving woman who is genuinely passionate about working with women around what she calls a “sacred passage”. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a part of their experience. " (Jun 2011)
"My experience with Victoria as a doula was wonderful. She was very caring and helpful during my pregnancy. Her suggestions for helping prepare for my son’s birth were great, from an additional birthing workshop to creating a birth plan. She is a wealth of information on childbirth, and any questions that came up she would find answers and information for me. I don’t know how anyone could go through labor without a doula; what a wonder to have her show up at my home in the middle of the night and stay with me until after my baby was born. She was so nurturing, it felt like the way it should always be for laboring mothers. Her presence at the hospital was also priceless, my mother and sisters were there, but Victoria was the calm and cool-headed anchor in the room. To anyone who is considering her as a doula, I say, she is a gem!" (Feb 2011)
Victoria Perez - 650-576-9630 - victoria@aurorabirth.com - San Leandro, CA - Serving the East Bay - Contact Victoria
