“Toni is an AMAZING doula. I can't truly explain how helpful she was leading up to labor as well as during labor. During the prenatal sessions, she went into great detail all the information I needed to know. This was my first pregnancy and I knew close to nothing so this was very helpful. She walked me through what I could expect during each stage of labor which was really helpful in understanding what was happening during actual labor. While at the hospital, Toni offered a calming presence, encouragement, offered drinks/fan different things to help keep me comfortable, and suggested several different positions for me to move to and massage techniques to help with pain. Having Toni also just gave me a peace of mind about the entire process in the days leading up to my due date. I knew I could call her and ask any questions and she was there to help and encourage me and this gave me so much peace of mind. I truly can't imagine going through this whole experience, especially labor, without Toni!”

— Amy G.

“Toni brought so much peace and calm to my birth space. All her prenatal prep helped build my confidence and made me feel super prepared and excited going into our home birth. My birth went much faster than expected and our midwife didn't make in time for the birth so it was just my husband and Toni there to support me. Toni had our midwife on video call and remained so calm and collected the whole time even though it's not what anyone anticipated. She even snapped a few pictures for us that I will treasure for a lifetime. With everything happening so fast, I didn't even think about photos but she went above and beyond to make our birth experience special regardless of the speed in which baby Lucy arrived. So grateful for Toni and I would recommend her to anyone expecting a baby. She will make you feel so supported every step of the way!”

— Rachel S.

“Toni was a wealth of knowledge during our prenatal visits/ discussions. She knows what she is doing! She brings such a calmness to the birth and the birth space. We did a hospital birth, but she made it feel much cozier! Toni helps empower you to make the best decision for you without any judgement!! She helped my husband support me through the birth. I cannot say enough good things about Toni! She is also just pleasant and a cool person to be around! She will certainly be apart of any future births!”

— Jenna W.

“Oh wow- where do I even start?! Having Toni as our doula is truly something I will cherish forever! She was by our side through every step of our journey- prenatal, labor & delivery and postpartum. She was passionate and eager to educate my husband and I on the different stages of labor, what each stage looks and feels like, and what to expect from the medical staff. Toni also allows you to make your own decisions based on your own preferences without a single bit of judgement. Never once did I feel pressured or swayed to do something I wasn’t comfortable with. She was simply there to educate us, make sure we were comfortable, and to advocate for us when needed. Not to mention she made us laugh and took the most beautiful photos of the most special moment of our lives! Long story short: everybody needs a Toni!”

— Haley V.

“Especially as an experienced mom, Toni Phillips was the perfect guide to a safe, healthy, and positive birth experience. She made me feel supported and helped me advocate for what I needed. I recommend Toni Phillips Doula to any expectant parent.”

— Nicole K.

“Simply put, Toni is incredible! From the very first meeting we had with her she was very personable and warming, we knew immediately we wanted her to be our doula. At all our prenatal meetings, she went into great detail with the meaning of the birth preferences and what to expect with each stage of labor. She provided wonderful techniques for comfort measures and explained them so well that my husband was able to do them before Toni arrived at the birth. Any time I had a question or concern before birth I texted her and she responded in a timely manner with helpful information and/or advice. Once I went into labor we were in constant contact before she arrived. Upon arrival she immediately started helping provide additional support and comfort measures. She made me feel so much more comfortable during the birth process. She would remind me and my husband of things to ask to the provider and provided us so much support. She knew what we needed before we did. She was so encouraging during the pushing stage. After the birth she helped initiate breast feeding, which I was totally lost at. She made sure to continue to check in with us after she left the hospital then stopped by a few days after we returned home to provide us even more support. If you are nervous about giving birth, I highly recommend using Toni, she will make the whole process much more tolerable. She’s amazing and I cannot speak more highly of her.”

— Emily N.

“I have now come to understand the deep importance of a doula's purpose and placement. I was a person who respected it but always was kind of like 'meh, I'll figure it out" on my first birth and I, in fact, did not figure it out. I cannot believe that they let people go through labor WITHOUT a doula. Having a doula, and Toni specifically, during my second time around was the most incredible, empowering and safe experience of my lifetime. I will be forever grateful for my time with her and the time she shared with us pre, during, and post delivery. The energy she brings to birth space is one of calm knowledge and gentle strength. She coached my birth partner (husband) and me throughout the active labor part of our experience in the most compassionate and incredibly strong way. We are done having children but if I were not, I would make sure I had Toni with me throughout any pregnancy.”

— Beckie H.

“Toni has the most calming presence I’ve ever experienced. Her suggestions and questions during the labor process were all great. She brought a jovial presence that put us at ease when things got sketchy. Just having Toni in the space brought a great deal of peace and calmness to my wife and I. This was our first child together and it was truly magical. I could not recommend Toni enough to expecting families. She made the experience incredible.”

— Kris D.

“Toni was exactly what I needed! She gave me the confidence to advocate for myself when I was nervous! Her presence was calming and reassuring. I’m so glad we had her there for the birth of our son. She made me feel so at ease.”

— Ashton A.

“Toni never grew tired of talking about my birth goals and helped me unpack the trauma behind my emergency cesarean section. She provided me with research on VBAC’s and offered advice on the best ways to cope with contractions. She met with my husband and I in our home and showed counter pressure moves that were absolutely life-saving during labor. Toni helped me prepare to advocate for myself and my baby. She helped prepare my husband for how he could best support me through labor and what to expect following delivery. Thanks to her and my husband, I was able to have a successful VBAC without the use of an epidural."

— Kamile W.

“Having Toni as our doula was by far the best decision we made when it came to prepping for our baby to be born. As first-time parents, we were uncertain about everything! Toni was so knowledgeable about pregnancy and childbirth, and provided us with many good resources so that we could get ourselves better educated and in turn develop an idea of what we wanted our birthing experience to look like. Leading up to the birth, Toni made us feel comfortable any time we had doubts. She taught my husband and I both techniques that we would be using during labor and she helped me to get excited about giving birth! 

During labor, Toni was amazing; she has such a calm and nurturing presence, she made me feel safe, confident, and strong as hell! She counted me through every single one of my contractions, she reassured me when I didn’t think I could do it anymore, and she supported me when I was being asked to make decisions. Not to mention she brought essential oils, mobility balls and twinkle lights, which she used to make the room so calm and beautiful! Everything great about my birthing experience I attribute to Toni – she was our rock, and if I ever have another baby I won’t want to do it without her by my side.”

— Layce R.