Testimonials

I cannot recommend Abby Sumbler enough! From the moment we met, I felt at ease with her and confident in her abilities. Her coaching was invaluable during my labor.

During labor she provided information and support on labor positions and comfort techniques. She created the space I needed to be empowered to make decisions that felt right for me. She was also a calming presence during labor.

Thanks to Abby, my birth experience was empowering and positive. It was a healing experience after a traumatic first birth experience. I felt supported and informed throughout the entire process. If you're looking for a doula who truly cares about your well-being and can provide exceptional support, I highly recommend Abby Sumbler.

Abby was nothing short of amazing throughout my pregnancy and labor. I had a very negative experience during the birth of my first child and knew if I was going to have a second I would hire a doula. I chose Abby because she is kind, empathetic, inclusive, evidence-based, and knowledgeable. She helped me to feel more prepared for labor and when things did not go as planned, Abby was there to support me and my decisions. When I changed my mind several times about what I wanted during labor, Abby was always encouraging and reminded me this was my labor and my choices and feelings were valid and important.  She was also a great help to my husband, making him feel more at ease and not so alone in supporting me.  I have only wonderful and positive things to say about Abby. I highly recommend her and will be forever thankful for her services. 

We really enjoyed working with Abby as our doula. We liked her personality from the get-go. She was very good about setting up meetings with a lot of flexibility and willingness to meet at different places and times. She provided resources for us on things we had questions about regarding pregnancy and childbirth and was easy to contact. Having another person with us during the birth of our son with a calm energy and extra reminders of the different pain control techniques was very helpful. The postpartum meeting was nice too as she can provide lactation counseling. We would use Abby again in the future.

My husband and I picked Abby as our doula to assist with our hospital birth because of her calming energy and enthusiasm for care. I wanted a natural hospital birth and someone to assist with natural pain relief methods without putting all of the support pressure on my husband. My birth changed course to an induction and she helped me feel at peace with that change. She supported me in ways that I couldn't have verbalized needing. Thank you Abby!

You helped facilitate the most healing experience I've ever had. I appreciate you more than words can say. Thank you.

At 3 days postpartum I know it still hasn’t fully sunk in how grateful I am for Abby being my doula just a short 3 days ago. Throughout my pregnancy Abby was helpful, supportive, and responsive to ALL my worries and woes! But the morning I woke up early and headed to the hospital Abby was there for me from the first text! I had a quick and dirty labor that was extremely uncomfortable but Abby encouraged and comforted me through each and every moment! My family and I are beyond thankful for Abby and her ability to support me through the birth of my third child! I would suggest Abby to anyone interested in a doula that could support and advocate for them!