As first-time parents, my wife and I had no idea what to expect from labor and delivery. Hiring Sue was one of the best decisions we made.
Her support started long before the hospital. She helped us build our birth plan so that when the big day came, we didn't have to think about anything except getting through delivery — Sue handled the rest, including all the communication with our nurses and doctors. That advocacy alone was worth it.
My wife's goal was an unmedicated delivery, and she crushed it — and Sue is a huge reason it was achievable. She coached us through different positions and breathing exercises, kept cold washcloths coming for comfort, and counted my wife through every contraction during pushing. Because Sue was managing all of that, I was able to stay right at my wife's side holding her hand the entire time. As a husband, I can't overstate what that meant.
What sets Sue apart is her attitude: ultra-positive without being unrealistic or over-bubbly. She's calm, deeply knowledgeable, and her energy alone helped carry us through the hardest moments. And her care didn't stop at delivery — she checked in on us constantly by text during pregnancy and still does now, weeks after our son was born.
I'd recommend Sue to absolutely anyone, but especially first-time parents. If you're on the fence: hire her.
Sarah & Mark Hanowski
8/17/2026
We can't recommend Sue enough! As first time parents, we knew we wanted an experienced doula who would bring knowledge and a calming, yet confident presence to our birthing experience. Sue is just that - she is so educated and made us feel very comfortable during the uncertain times. She was very responsive and made herself available to us whenever we needed her. She even checked in several times after our baby was born, which was very much needed. She was never overbearing or too much; she provided just the right amount of help while instilling confidence in us that we could do this. We will certainly be working with Sue again if we are lucky enough to have another baby.
Caitlin Donahue
6/27/2025
It is a pleasure to recommend Sue to anyone seeking exceptional support during labor and childbirth.
Sue's calm, compassionate, and professional presence during such an intense experience made all the difference for us. She stayed with us tirelessly through the night, providing unwavering dedication and care for us for hours on end.
From the moment she arrived with her bright and warm smile, Sue brought a sense of calm and reassurance to the room. She came fully prepared with a variety of tools and options to help make me more comfortable, and she intuitively knew when and how to use them.
Knowing that Sue was advocating for our needs and looking out for us gave us the peace of mind to remain fully focused and present in the moment. Her expertise, kindness, and genuine care were truly invaluable, and we will forever be grateful for the role she played in our childbirth experience.
I wholeheartedly recommend Sue to anyone seeking a doula who is knowledgeable and skilled as well as warm, compassionate, calm, and deeply committed to her clients.
She is a true gem, and her support will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Rochi Silberstein
11/21/2024
I had a great birth experience with Sue as my doula. I was attempting a VBAC. Since this was my second and last birth, I really wanted to do everything possible to increase my chances of success. Sue gave me the confidence and support to have a successful vaginal delivery. Throughout early labor and until postpartum, she was there to answer questions and offer guidance. I'm grateful to have had her with me on this once in a lifetime journey. She even typed up a birth preferences document, a summary of my labor and delivery, and brought some cute gifts at my postpartum visit! These things were unexpected and so thoughtful. Thanks Sue for being so lovely, positive and encouraging 🙂
Kumiko Sachs
9/15/2024