Testimonials
Alyssa started supporting us early on in our pregnancy. She came to visit and chat and we felt comfortable immediately. She kept in touch and offered advice throughout my entire pregnancy. She was only a text away for this first time mom. One week before my due date my water broke in the middle of the night. We didn't bother her or our midwives until mid morning. Alyssa met us at the hospital and stayed the duration of my labour. She had kind and supportive words, all while being strong and direct with her suggestions. Her approach was reassuring to both my husband and I as we had never done this before. When you are IN it it's so extremely helpful to have such trustworthy and comforting guidance. Alyssa put in a long day and night, never leaving our side. I spent hours in the tub while she sprayed warm water on my aching lower back. I never looked at her because I kept my eyes closed but her kind and reassuring words reminded me that she was there for me. (Bahh! Getting emotional just thinking about it). Our baby girl eventual came, not naturally as I had hoped but we all did our best. Alyssa was as happy to meet her as my own family. That day she was family, once we were home Alyssa came to visit and was a wrath of knowledge to us newbie parents. Her experience and ability to genuinely connect with people is what will make her be a successful Doula and future midwife.
~Barbara~
Alyssa was consistent and available during my pregnancy, birth and recovery. I felt completely comfortable with her and found that her support was needed and deeply appreciated by myself and husband as we navigated through our first child's arrival. She worked seemlesly with our midwife and was a calm but firm voice of reassurance when I needed it during the hardest parts of my birth experience and recovery. I am grateful for her to the depths of my heart:)
~Tobey~
Alyssa played a huge role in the labour and delivery of our daughter. Prior to the big day, she met with my husband and I to discuss our birth plan, our fears, and our hopes and wishes for the birthing process. She provided us with constant support and reassurance and was always available to chat by text even though she had her own busy schedule with a husband, two young daughters, and school! When my labour started, Alyssa arrived promptly and stayed with us until our daughter arrived and we were feeling safe and comfortable. She was a huge asset to my husband and sister who were there with me and she made sure that they understood what was going on and gave them much needed rest while she soldiered on with me. She was so unbelievably encouraging and understanding throughout my labour and helped make the whole process much less stressful and scary. She comforted me and just knew what to say and do to make everyone feel more at ease. Alyssa never pushed me in a direction that I didn't want to go and let me make my choices throughout the labour even though they were different from my original birth plan. Even my Gynecologist commented on how professional and easy to work with Alyssa was compared to some of the Doulas she's worked with in the past. While the labour was a long and difficult 26 hours, having Alyssa there was an asset that I cannot imagine having being without now. Not only did she follow-up with us at home to make sure we were doing well and answer all of the questions we had as new parents, she made extra efforts months later to visit with us. She didn't have to do this, but being the sweet person that she is, Alyssa went out of her way to treat us like friends instead of clients. Alyssa is an amazing Doula and an even more amazing person and we would very highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and caring Doula!
~Renu~
Alyssa was my doula for both my pregnancies (2012 & 2014). As the wife to a close friend of my husbands, I felt honored to have Alyssa offer her services to us and share our birth experience with her. Alyssa was a huge support for my emotional (fearful) side of pregnancy. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort throughout the pregnancies and births. She was always prompt to respond to my array of questions and concerns. Alyssa guided me through Prenatal YOGA in my second pregnancy, this was a huge help in the birth of my 2nd son. Having Alyssa doula both pregnancies at different stages in her career was the utmost best learning experience for both of us, leaving her able to bring forth new techniques to my 2nd pregnacny. Alyssa was present at both births and provided follow-up visits afterwards to us as well. I will definitly require her doula-ship in our next pregnancy. If you are looking for personable, loving, compassionate care for both mother and father, as well as someone who works beautifully alongside midwives, look no further! Thank-you, Alyssa for your outstanding care.
~Measha~
I could not have dreamed up a better Doula then Alyssa, owner of Wise Beginnings Birthing Services. Before birth, during birth and after birth, Alyssa was wonderfully helpful, encouraging and empathetic. Pregnancy is a very personal and private experience for me and I was comfortable and grateful to have Alyssa’s help as my advocate and confidante. Throughout the course of my journey into mommyhood, her wisdom from her personal and professional experiences has helped me immensely. I highly recommend her services to all Moms.
~Zoe~
Alyssa was an amazing doula, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. My family and I made an immediate connection with her kind and nurturing personality. I had a lot of fear from my first labour experience, and Alyssa was very helpful and resourceful in helping me work through my issues prior to giving birth to my second child. During labour Alyssa offered emotional support as well as helpful suggestions on how to ease my discomforts. She was instrumental in helping us reach the goal of having a natural delivery without any pain medication and welcome our baby into this world through a peaceful and loving experience. Thank you!
~Annaliisa~
Alyssa was wonderful to have with me when I had my daughter. She was very supportive. Alyssa is a natural and I would recommend her to anyone looking for extra support during the birth or their child.
~Megan~
While my sister says she wasn't "officially" my doula, she might as well have been. Alyssa was a huge support right from the day she found out I was pregnant. I spent hours on the phone with her almost every weekend while she listened to my joys, my complaints, my worries and fears, and my hopes for a natural birth. In my third trimester, Alyssa helped me create a 'birth plan' by sharing her information with me, helping me to understand and know what decisions should be considered prior to labour, and helped me to talk to my partner about my concerns, my plans, and his hopes.
Alyssa was planning to come visit me on the weekend after I delivered but surprised me by flying out as soon as she could after I went into labour and she showed up right before it was time to push. Alyssa supported me through that last hour or two of labour by literally being my coach and cheering me on. While I had lots of support from my partner, Ryan, during labour, it was Alyssa's voice I often heard telling me "your doing great, Jack", and "you can do it, you ARE doing it". She helped me to understand what it meant to push and to give all of my breath to the pushing. Ryan said to me later how appreciative he was that Alyssa was there also, even though he was skeptical at first about having anyone with us in the delivery room. I think he was so concentrated on helping me physically and just being there with me, experiencing all of the pain and emotion, and having that extra support allowed him to do this. On top of all her support during that last couple of hours, after baby arrived, Alyssa knew when to give us space even before we knew we needed or wanted space.
At home, Alyssa helped do laundry, clean house, cook, etc. She did whatever she saw needed to be done. She encouraged me to take care of myself when I really wanted to visit and snuggle my babe. Ryan again told me then how appreciative he was of having her there so we could focus on babe, ourselves, and being a family, rather than keeping house.
We are so thankful and grateful that Alyssa made it for the birth of our first babe and son, Leighton, and believe she will be a huge support to anyone who accepts her support. Alyssa is a strong advocate of moms AND dads making educational choices that suit the needs of their families and their birth experiences.
~Jacquelyn~
Alyssa started supporting us early on in our pregnancy. She came to visit and chat and we felt comfortable immediately. She kept in touch and offered advice throughout my entire pregnancy. She was only a text away for this first time mom. One week before my due date my water broke in the middle of the night. We didn't bother her or our midwives until mid morning. Alyssa met us at the hospital and stayed the duration of my labour. She had kind and supportive words, all while being strong and direct with her suggestions. Her approach was reassuring to both my husband and I as we had never done this before. When you are IN it it's so extremely helpful to have such trustworthy and comforting guidance. Alyssa put in a long day and night, never leaving our side. I spent hours in the tub while she sprayed warm water on my aching lower back. I never looked at her because I kept my eyes closed but her kind and reassuring words reminded me that she was there for me. (Bahh! Getting emotional just thinking about it). Our baby girl eventual came, not naturally as I had hoped but we all did our best. Alyssa was as happy to meet her as my own family. That day she was family, once we were home Alyssa came to visit and was a wrath of knowledge to us newbie parents. Her experience and ability to genuinely connect with people is what will make her be a successful Doula and future midwife.
~Barbara~
Alyssa was consistent and available during my pregnancy, birth and recovery. I felt completely comfortable with her and found that her support was needed and deeply appreciated by myself and husband as we navigated through our first child's arrival. She worked seemlesly with our midwife and was a calm but firm voice of reassurance when I needed it during the hardest parts of my birth experience and recovery. I am grateful for her to the depths of my heart:)
~Tobey~
Alyssa played a huge role in the labour and delivery of our daughter. Prior to the big day, she met with my husband and I to discuss our birth plan, our fears, and our hopes and wishes for the birthing process. She provided us with constant support and reassurance and was always available to chat by text even though she had her own busy schedule with a husband, two young daughters, and school! When my labour started, Alyssa arrived promptly and stayed with us until our daughter arrived and we were feeling safe and comfortable. She was a huge asset to my husband and sister who were there with me and she made sure that they understood what was going on and gave them much needed rest while she soldiered on with me. She was so unbelievably encouraging and understanding throughout my labour and helped make the whole process much less stressful and scary. She comforted me and just knew what to say and do to make everyone feel more at ease. Alyssa never pushed me in a direction that I didn't want to go and let me make my choices throughout the labour even though they were different from my original birth plan. Even my Gynecologist commented on how professional and easy to work with Alyssa was compared to some of the Doulas she's worked with in the past. While the labour was a long and difficult 26 hours, having Alyssa there was an asset that I cannot imagine having being without now. Not only did she follow-up with us at home to make sure we were doing well and answer all of the questions we had as new parents, she made extra efforts months later to visit with us. She didn't have to do this, but being the sweet person that she is, Alyssa went out of her way to treat us like friends instead of clients. Alyssa is an amazing Doula and an even more amazing person and we would very highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, kind, gentle, and caring Doula!
~Renu~
Alyssa was my doula for both my pregnancies (2012 & 2014). As the wife to a close friend of my husbands, I felt honored to have Alyssa offer her services to us and share our birth experience with her. Alyssa was a huge support for my emotional (fearful) side of pregnancy. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort throughout the pregnancies and births. She was always prompt to respond to my array of questions and concerns. Alyssa guided me through Prenatal YOGA in my second pregnancy, this was a huge help in the birth of my 2nd son. Having Alyssa doula both pregnancies at different stages in her career was the utmost best learning experience for both of us, leaving her able to bring forth new techniques to my 2nd pregnacny. Alyssa was present at both births and provided follow-up visits afterwards to us as well. I will definitly require her doula-ship in our next pregnancy. If you are looking for personable, loving, compassionate care for both mother and father, as well as someone who works beautifully alongside midwives, look no further! Thank-you, Alyssa for your outstanding care.
~Measha~
I could not have dreamed up a better Doula then Alyssa, owner of Wise Beginnings Birthing Services. Before birth, during birth and after birth, Alyssa was wonderfully helpful, encouraging and empathetic. Pregnancy is a very personal and private experience for me and I was comfortable and grateful to have Alyssa’s help as my advocate and confidante. Throughout the course of my journey into mommyhood, her wisdom from her personal and professional experiences has helped me immensely. I highly recommend her services to all Moms.
~Zoe~
Alyssa was an amazing doula, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. My family and I made an immediate connection with her kind and nurturing personality. I had a lot of fear from my first labour experience, and Alyssa was very helpful and resourceful in helping me work through my issues prior to giving birth to my second child. During labour Alyssa offered emotional support as well as helpful suggestions on how to ease my discomforts. She was instrumental in helping us reach the goal of having a natural delivery without any pain medication and welcome our baby into this world through a peaceful and loving experience. Thank you!
~Annaliisa~
Alyssa was wonderful to have with me when I had my daughter. She was very supportive. Alyssa is a natural and I would recommend her to anyone looking for extra support during the birth or their child.
~Megan~
While my sister says she wasn't "officially" my doula, she might as well have been. Alyssa was a huge support right from the day she found out I was pregnant. I spent hours on the phone with her almost every weekend while she listened to my joys, my complaints, my worries and fears, and my hopes for a natural birth. In my third trimester, Alyssa helped me create a 'birth plan' by sharing her information with me, helping me to understand and know what decisions should be considered prior to labour, and helped me to talk to my partner about my concerns, my plans, and his hopes.
Alyssa was planning to come visit me on the weekend after I delivered but surprised me by flying out as soon as she could after I went into labour and she showed up right before it was time to push. Alyssa supported me through that last hour or two of labour by literally being my coach and cheering me on. While I had lots of support from my partner, Ryan, during labour, it was Alyssa's voice I often heard telling me "your doing great, Jack", and "you can do it, you ARE doing it". She helped me to understand what it meant to push and to give all of my breath to the pushing. Ryan said to me later how appreciative he was that Alyssa was there also, even though he was skeptical at first about having anyone with us in the delivery room. I think he was so concentrated on helping me physically and just being there with me, experiencing all of the pain and emotion, and having that extra support allowed him to do this. On top of all her support during that last couple of hours, after baby arrived, Alyssa knew when to give us space even before we knew we needed or wanted space.
At home, Alyssa helped do laundry, clean house, cook, etc. She did whatever she saw needed to be done. She encouraged me to take care of myself when I really wanted to visit and snuggle my babe. Ryan again told me then how appreciative he was of having her there so we could focus on babe, ourselves, and being a family, rather than keeping house.
We are so thankful and grateful that Alyssa made it for the birth of our first babe and son, Leighton, and believe she will be a huge support to anyone who accepts her support. Alyssa is a strong advocate of moms AND dads making educational choices that suit the needs of their families and their birth experiences.
~Jacquelyn~
