Brynn D.H.

Maggie is incredible. She is so kind and makes you feel completely comfortable and loved while she gently gives you tips on where to sit and angle yourself for the best outcome. Having just done a session with Maggie, I left feeling amazing, empowered and beautiful. Seeing the photos from our session for the first time literally took my breath away, the quality of her photos is simply magical and I will treasure them always.

Rosemary F.

Working with Maggie was perfect from start to finish! Although this was our second birth and I was familiar with what my birth options/choices were, having Maggie there each step of the way during this pregnancy was invaluable. I had a doula with my first birth who helped me during an intense, 27 hour labor. I knew if this second labor were to be anything like the first, I'd need the extra set of hands again. While I was at peace with the unexpected events of my first birth, I also knew I wanted things to go differently the second time and wanted a doula who had plenty of helpful ideas and lots of experience. With Maggie as our doula, I got more than someone pushing on my back during labor (which was a HUGE HELP), I also got an advocate on my birth team who really listened to me and took the time to help us think through our plans beyond the labor and delivery. She truly cares about your entire experience, your fears and your joys from your doctor appointments to your postpartum recovery. After each meeting with Maggie, I gained more and more confidence in myself and the unmedicated and positive birth I wanted. She was thoughtful, encouraging, empowering, and educated, providing us with the latest research and evidence. Ultimately, I had an amazing and redeeming birth, with Maggie right there by our side from the time we said we needed her. I texted her the morning I thought there was a chance I was starting labor, and she already headed into Charlottesville with her bag ready. When my husband and I said we were headed to the hospital, she was already there waiting! I'm so glad we chose Maggie and am lucky we now get to call her our doula and friend!

Rebecca D.

Maggie was amazing! From our first phone conversation, I knew Maggie was the perfect doula for my husband and I. Maggie was down to earth, super sweet, professional and you could tell how much she loved being a doula. We met with Maggie twice for prenatal chats, she was full of knowledge and the articles she sent us to read were so helpful! The night I went into the hospital, we called Maggie to give her the heads up that I was contracting every 2 minutes and we wanted to get there before the snow storm was about to hit us. Maggie had her bags packed ahead of time and was out the door once we called her! Once we were all in the delivery room, Maggie was hands on, relaxing me with hip compressions while I was answering the nurse’s questions. She was also checking in with my husband to make sure he was feeling ready and showing him how to help me. Once the contractions started to get unbearable Maggie keep me focused and looked me straight into the eyes and keep telling me, "I am doing great, and breath with her" and reminded me that I truly didn't want the epidural when we talked at our prenatal appt. I am thrilled to say, I delivered 100% natural and all thanks to Maggie support! I don't think I could have delivered my baby girl without medications and without Maggie at my side/face believing in me! I also hired Maggie to do birth photos and to this day, I still stare at the pictures as I can't believe I made a beautiful baby girl! The pictures Maggie took, are images you will cherish forever and brings back those memories! Thank you Maggie so much!

LIBBY W.

Maggie is an excellent teacher, communicator, advocate, and all-around wonderful person. She meets you where you are and works with you to find a birth plan that fits with your needs, and also sets realistic expectations for what will happen before, during, and after birth. As a trained healthcare provider I had assumed that I knew everything I needed to know about birth and initially was not planning to hire a doula; boy am I glad we had Maggie! Birth in theory is, of course, very different from birth in reality. Everything for my labor went smoothly and I am certain that Maggie's guidance and care throughout the prenatal and birthing process were integral to that outcome. Her soothing guidance and reassurance helped my husband and myself feel at ease and well taken care of. She also provided a postnatal visit at a critical time and restored some sanity for our overwrought, exhausted brains. She is also a wonderful photographer and provided us with photographs of our birthing process that our family will cherish forever. I cannot praise her enough.

Joni L.

...Maggie immediately was a warm, friendly, down to earth coach for my husband, Eddie, and I - calming our natural fears and encouraging us to feel how we needed to feel. Looking back on how our son’s Birthday progressed, I can say that Maggie being there in person, and on-call in the hours before, 100% positively impacted our experience... It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about that incredible day bringing our first child into the world and am so grateful to Maggie for all her evidence based education, physical & emotional support and those hip squeezes :) She was meant to be a doula. We all thank you, my dear <3

Eddie C.

...Maggie was amazing! She was the perfect combination of caring and professional. We met twice before our due date for preliminary discussions, tips and tricks on how I could help my wife during early labor. Once my wife's water broke, Maggie was the first person I texted. She was here within an hour and stayed for all 18 hours of labor. Maggie was our advocate and champion in labor and delivery. She was there to help soothe my wife as she went through contractions while I worked to calm her down. We were teammates and we wouldn't have made it to the finish line without her. After our little one was born, Maggie made sure that we were ok and settling in before she left. A week later she followed up with us and even set us up with a meal train. Maggie Williams is a knowledgeable, caring, and kind doula. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone that is considering a doula.

Brian F.

Maggie was an excellent doula for us. From the pre-birth sessions up until labor and delivery - and even after birth - she was an excellent support person for my wife and I. In the birth room, her experience shined through. She was able to help my wife as well as me get through the birthing process very well. Added bonus - she takes INCREDIBLE photos if you add on the birth photography option. So glad we enlisted Maggie's help for the birth of our first born! Thanks again, Maggie!

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Brittney F.

I have to give a huge shout out to Maggie for not only her birth services but her amazing photography. She is by far the best investment I've ever made! Her nurturing nature, her guiding hand, her prep support and delivery support are bar none. Her photography skills were the icing on top and I am so grateful to have had her through the entire pregnancy and to have beautiful photos of our baby girl making her way into the world. She's the best!!!

AARON H.

Maggie was absolutely amazing! My wife and I would have been absolutely lost without her. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and I am extremely confident in saying that there is no way it would have gone as smoothly as it did without her. She was there for us every step of the way, and created the safest space possible for us. She advocated for my wife beautifully, respected her wishes, and did everything she could to facilitate what we requested. Not only during the birth, but after as well! She checked in on us, was there for my wife to bounce questions off of, plugged us into some local resources for play dates and support groups, and was just absolutely amazing. I literally could go on and on about Maggie, but I will leave with this: Maggie perfectly embodies and sets the bar for what a doula and birthing advocate should be. Not enough stars in the world to rate my experience with Maggie Williams!!!

Emily C.

My husband and I spent much of my pregnancy unsure about whether or not to hire a doula. My husband had planned and prepared all throughout the pregnancy to be a very active birth partner, so we weren't sure that the added value a doula would bring would be worth the financial investment. However, after having worked with Maggie, we both wholeheartedly agree now that the experience was worth much, much more than the initial financial investment. It was the best decision we could have made!

We hired Maggie just two days before I went into labor, which meant that we had only spoken via phone prior to that day. Meeting someone while in labor could have made for an awkward situation, but Maggie never missed a beat...I whole-heartedly believe that without Maggie's support, I would not have been able to have the unmedicated birth I had hoped for. I am so happy we had Maggie with us on that day. Additionally, Maggie provided birth photography services to us in addition to her doula services. Her primary focus is to provide doula services, but she was able to capture some absolutely amazing shots throughout the day. The images document the most important day in our lives thus far—they're invaluable to us.

If you are on the fence about hiring a doula, please contact Maggie. You will be so glad you did!

IAN M.

When we first met Maggie we both felt comfortable and relaxed in her presence. She was alert and present in our first meeting. Her knowledge, combined with a relaxed professional personality, quickly made us realize that she would be a great fit for an experience that would require her skills and qualities...I cannot say enough of how integral and helpful Maggie was. Having her with us was a comfort and an unwavering wealth of knowledge that we could rely upon throughout the entire experience. She is passionate about what she does and it shows in every step of the process.

"I could not have made it without her, no way." A quote from my wife.

Anthony b.

Maggie was absolutely one of the best decisions we made in our long journey to our first child. My wife's labor was roughly 36 hours and Maggie stayed by our side the entire time. I'm not sure how she did it - as excited as I was I still needed to take time to rest, but Maggie was right there to jump in and keep my wife motivated and comfortable. She was able to help with everything from positioning on the bed to support during difficult contractions. She consulted us on risk factors for certain birth augmentations, but never judged us or shared her personal opinion on our choices which let us make the best decision for our circumstances...There is nobody else we would have wanted in the birthing room with us. The memories she made and captured will be with us forever, and will be shared often with our wonderful daughter. I recommend Magge to anyone looking for any labor support - she truly made it special.

Kelly T.

Maggie went above and beyond what my husband’s and my expectations were of her. She went completely out of the way for us and gave us the best possible birth experience considering our long, awaited birth ended up with a cesarean birth. I was devastated, but she supported me through all the decision-making, gave me mounds of information, which allowed us to make the best decision for me and my child. I was lucky enough to have her there with me during prep, where they wouldn’t allow my husband...My husband was more than grateful for her as I was in post-op and he was with our newest daughter. She was able to be there for him when I could not; comforting him and assuring him that I was in good hands...Through the whole birth and after, she made sure our wishes were honored and accepted change in our wishes. She is truly talented and gifted in this profession. She has a true passion for this and it comes out in her actions. If my husband and I are lucky enough to have another, she will definitely be by our sides once more.

Amy m.

Maggie is an incredible doula. Our prenatal, birth, and postnatal experience was completely enhanced by her knowledge, support, and compassion. My husband and I felt very cared for, and Maggie completely (and without judgement) helped support us in all of our decisions surrounding birthing and caring for our baby. She is also very nurturing and responsive, and always left me feeling good about questions I had asked, concerns I had, etc...Her presence at our birth was an absolute comfort for me, and the techniques she employed to reduce my pain level were extraordinary. To also have her check in on us at home after the birth was wonderful. She is always just a text/call away, and is a wonderful, knowledgeable resource on all things baby-related. I just cannot recommend her highly enough, and neither can my husband. Her services are of priceless value!

B.

Maggie is able to so naturally capture the essence of children. They can be the hardest to photograph, but because of her patience, and loving demeanor, their true selves come out in front of the camera.

Rachael S.

We were graced and blessed with Maggie as our doula for the birth of our son! I couldn't have done it without her! She was fantastic!

S.S.

As much as we give thanks to you, it is still not enough for everything you invested in our birth.

You are an excellent doula and really believe in the natural process of childbirth. I much appreciate the work you do and have very much enjoyed the births that we have had together thus far. You are a wonderful advocate for the families and I know you make their experience even more valuable with your love and support. Your existence in the hospital throughout the delivery gave a strong feeling to my wife. You are truly a very special woman and so empowering doula in helping families during their pregnancy and throughout delivery.