By Far the Best!

Isha worked with our family caring for our newborn twin boys for 6 months

Our boys were born prematurely, and our son D spent the first 3 weeks of his life in the NICU, because of congenital lung and heart issues. It was a very difficult time for my wife and me, having to balance caring for our other boy, O at home, while also spending hours every day at the hospital. It took a huge mental, emotional, and physical toll on us as new parents, and we honestly could never have gotten through those few weeks without Isha’s help.

O, although at home and mostly healthy, struggled with severe digestive issues – reflux, chronic gas, colic, constipation, and weight-gain issues. It broke our hearts to see and hear him suffering when we were unable to offer him any relief. Isha remained gentle, caring, and patient throughout it all. She used infant massage, taught us special feeding techniques, and guided us through 3 different formula changes, with the support of our pediatrician, to figure out what his sensitivities were. Thanks to their collaboration, we were able to develop a feeding strategy that worked wonders for him. By the time Isha left us, O was a completely different baby. He was happy, healthy, and pain-free.

When D finally came home from the NICU, he thrived under Isha’s care and quickly caught up with his brother. No one would ever have guessed that he had had such a rough start. 

Isha is a pleasure to work with, and we are so fortunate to have had her on our team. She is very reliable and professional. You can tell that she really loves working with babies. She is incredibly intelligent and well-spoken, and we learned so much from her. She helped build our confidence as first-time parents in our forties, and we felt fully capable and empowered to take over the reins when she left. 

My wife, mother-in-law, and I wholeheartedly believe that Isha is by far the best out there! 

- Vincent T. 

Truly Phenomenal

Isha, is a truly phenomenal postpartum doula and newborn specialist.

She worked with our family as an overnight doula for five months, providing critical support to our newborn and family. We hired her after a rather underwhelming experience with our first doula.

Our newborn J struggled with severe reflux and weight-gain issues. He also faced a milk protein allergy. In addition, our family, including baby J, all developed Covid-19.  At our lowest point, J was in the 4th percentile for weight. 

When Isha joined us, things quickly turned around. She was incredibly reliable, professional, and instrumental in helping J become the strong and healthy little boy he is today. 

She surely had many challenging nights with him when he had extreme reflux yet wanted to eat constantly and wouldn't sleep. Without Isha, my early motherhood would have been extremely stressful and overwhelming as we all worked to find a way to help J grow.

Isha never gave up on J. She was an incredible support to our extended family too, and helped us out last minute, working much longer hours than expected when my mother was unexpectedly hospitalized. She didn't run from our family when we got Covid-19, and when we were well enough to have people back in our home and were no longer contagious, she came back to continue to help J thrive.

Today, J is in the 66th percentile for weight! I largely credit Isha's hard work every night for months in helping him get to that healthy place. Isha is extremely wise, competent, and confident. Any family would be very lucky to have her as a part of their lives.

I would highly recommend her to any mother who is struggling through a very challenging time with her newborn.

 

- Jennifer M.

A True Gift to the New Mom

A true gift to the new mom -- and her baby!
                                                                              
Isha's presence was not only a gift to me as a new mother but to my whole family. Her kind, open-minded, and informed approach allowed me to navigate the chaotic first weeks of motherhood with more confidence and less stress. Very professional, reliable, and calm under fire, she seemed unfazed by any situation, and contributed many tips on how to keep the baby calm and get him quickly to sleep. Her perspective on what may be going on with the baby, for example, cluster feeding around a growth spurt, was very valuable for me as a first-time-mom. She operated from a shame-free mindset, focusing on what was best for me and my family, rather than generic advice, and empowering me to let go of the guilt and uncertainty that is thrust upon so many new mothers. Her presence in the home is very unobtrusive and supportive. I highly recommend Isha!

-Lori A.

Best DecisionWe Made as New Parents, Hands Down

As a first-time dad, I can't express how grateful I am that we found Isha from Elite Doula Care. Those first few weeks with a newborn were overwhelming, but from the moment Isha walked through our door, her calm presence made us feel like everything was going to be okay.

What really stood out was how she helped build our confidence. When you're sleep-deprived and second-guessing every little thing (Is the swaddle too tight? Why is the baby making that sound?), Isha was there with gentle guidance and practical answers. No question was too small - believe me, we had plenty of them! She never made us feel silly for asking the same things multiple times.

Isha took the time to understand our parenting style and worked with us, not just giving generic advice. She helped us figure out a feeding routine that worked for our family, showed us different ways to soothe our little one, and was just... there. Sometimes just having her calm presence in the room while I fumbled through a diaper change was exactly what I needed.

Looking back, I honestly don't know how we would have managed those early weeks without her. Instead of feeling stressed and overwhelmed, we actually got to enjoy getting to know our baby. If you're expecting or have a newborn, do yourself a favor and call Isha. Best decision we made as new parents, hands down.

- Jack R.

Worth Every Penny and Then Some!

I cannot imagine going through my pregnancy and birth without Isha from Elite Doula Care. From our first meeting at 20 weeks, she was an absolute game-changer. When my husband and I were drowning in birth plan decisions and Google searches, Isha helped us sort through the information overload with evidence-based resources that actually made sense.

During my pregnancy, she was always just a text away. I remember calling her at 2 AM during a particularly rough bout of third-trimester insomnia, and she talked me through some amazing relaxation techniques. Our prenatal visits weren't just about checking boxes - she really took the time to understand my fears (especially about pain management) and helped me develop coping strategies that I actually ended up using during labor.

But it was during the birth that Isha truly shined. When my labor started differently than we'd planned and I had to be induced, she helped me stay calm and adapt our birth preferences. She knew exactly where to apply counter-pressure during contractions (seriously, her hip squeezes were magic!), and somehow anticipated what I needed before I even knew I needed it. She worked seamlessly with my husband, showing him how to support me and making sure he remembered to eat and rest too.

When things got intense and I started doubting myself, Isha's steady presence and encouragement kept me focused. She reminded me of my strength when I felt like giving up, and helped me advocate for myself when I needed to make some tough decisions about interventions. The nurses even commented on how well-supported I was!

Even after 16+ hours of labor, she stayed with us for a couple of hours postpartum, helping with the first latch and making sure we were settled. Her postpartum check-ins were incredibly thoughtful too.

If you're on the fence about hiring a doula, just meet with Isha. Her combination of knowledge, intuition, and genuine care is rare. She didn't just support my birth - she empowered me to trust myself and my body throughout the entire journey. Worth every penny and then some!

-Rachel C.