Ava’s personality was the first thing that drew me to her. She is extremely kind, knowledgeable, and relatable! She really cares about and listens to your concerns and anxieties. She worked hard to prepare me for a vaginal birth after my c-section. She was encouraging and helpful in the hospital… even more so when the realization came that the vaginal birth just wasn’t going to happen for me. She’s held me while I’ve cried on multiple occasions before, during, and after. I don’t have enough words to express my thanks!

I was incredibly nervous about sharing such an intimate experience with someone I hardly knew - until I met with Ava. She made me feel comfortable asking questions and encouraged me every step of the way. She also helped get my husband more involved by showing him how to do different comfort techniques and reassuring him that everything happening was normal and that baby and I were safe. I truly can’t imagine how different it would have been meeting our first baby without her support through my labor.

I love everything Ava taught me and how she helped me through through my 32hr labor. She was always willing to answer questions and go over topics we had about pregnancy in general. She was so patient and connected with each nurse and doctor to ensure I was well prepared and felt comfortable in all aspects (ex. Knew all my options and impacts). She helped with everything from changing positions to giving me sips of water in the midst of my exhaustion. I’m so grateful she was apart of my first pregnancy.