“I want to recommend the amazing, kind and caring woman that was my doula before, during, and after the birth of my daughter. I honestly could not have found someone who I could trust more to help me see this mission carried out of becoming a first time mother, and together with my husband, this mission of becoming first time parents. She gave me all the resources and tools to empower and prepare me on welcoming our new family member.

Kyra gave me so much confidence that it was within my ability to conquer this birth where before I barely had any. She makes you feel like family without room for judgment, and is truly such a terrific person to help navigate the birth and postpartum worlds. Her role during the intensive part of my labor was pivotal, and I honestly can say I probably would’ve succumbed to the pain if it hadn’t been for her gentle presence and unyielding support. I have her to thank for all the knowledge she made available to me during such a vulnerable time, and I can’t recommend her enough.”

— Miriam F.

“Wow wow wow!! Working with Kyra was the best experience I have had with a photographer. She did a maternity shoot with my entire family (5 year old, 2 year old, and partner) after a long day at school/work, and was able to capture some gorgeous moments despite tantrums, snacks being eaten the entire time, and just general toddler mayhem. I was so unsure how they would do, and she was able to just casually shoot so there was no pressure on the kids or on us.

Then, she attended my birth, and not only did she capture the radiant beauty of my husband, and how supportive he was, but she showed tasteful yet honest and gut wrenching truths about birth through her photography. She is truly an artist, and I love all the blood she is able to capture in her shots in such a beautiful way.

In addition to all that, she was able to create one of the most incredible birth videos I have ever seen. It is really amazing how in birth, you enter a different realm where modesty just doesn't exist. To be able to look back at those moments- the really tough ones, and remember what it sounded like, what it felt like... is just so magical. I am in awe of Kyra from Earthside Doula Care and couldn't recommend her more!!!”

— Emily S.

“I would wholeheartedly recommend Kyra to anyone looking for doula support, whether it's for prenatal, labor, postpartum, or all three. I felt so supported by her and while I have a great partner and good family support, I still benefited greatly from all the services provided. Kyra went absolutely above and beyond, especially when we had fairly short notice to pivot from home birth to hospital. She was so supportive of me and was able to adjust on the fly. I also appreciated having her to advocate for me and my birth preferences when I was afraid/unable to. All of the hospital staff LOVED the birth preferences sheet she made for me.

Her compassion and nurturing made me feel seen throughout my whole pregnancy and the aftermath. She also has so many resources that she was able to provide for anything I brought up that I was struggling with or needed to know more about. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, especially for my first pregnancy.”

— Celeste V.

“Kyra is the greatest. As a birth partner, it paid off big time to have a doula there to advocate for both my partner and myself. She made sure my wife was comfortable during labor, and made sure I got some sleep before The Big Event. And let me tell you, that sleep is what kept me going through that long night. Well, that sleep and Kyra's support! She's a great person and a joy to be around. Even with all the reading I did leading up to the birth, Kyra's knowledge and experience was HUGE in preparing me for what was to come. I would, and do, recommend Kyra to anyone looking for a doula. You will NOT be disappointed!”

— Conner V.

“Words cannot express how much of an incredible and positive impact Kyra had on my process through pregnancy and birth, but I will certainly try my best. From the moment I messaged Kyra and asked her if pregnant people can have a certain type of tea because I was “asking for a friend”, up to this afternoon even, Kyra has been a huge support. The friend was actually me of course, and I was terrified. I had never been pregnant before. This was an unexpected journey and Kyra was my guide. She urged me to ask questions both of medical professionals and of myself. She empowered me to be informed and encouraged me to advocate for myself. All of those things combined gave me an incredible confidence. If I ever wavered in a moment, her ongoing communication gave me reassurance and helped me squash any of my fears.

My pregnancy did not go as planned as I was diagnosed with preeclampsia at 32 weeks. Even with a complicated pregnancy, Kyra provided dedication and knowledge beyond anything I could’ve hoped for from a Doula. In discovering my diagnosis, a moment that would have otherwise been frightening, I felt calm and knew that everything was going to be OK. She pivoted as plans changed and helped me think of every possible outcome. From adjusting my original birth plan, to advocating for what I can still have and want, to the moment of giving birth on my hands and knees. This baby was on his own agenda and Kyra was right alongside us. Her serene presence, calm energy, the ability to make me feel seen and heard, and humble strength, was so appreciated throughout the entire process. Not to mention she’s really good at creating beautiful handouts and her birth plan template was A+. The type A part of me really enjoyed that. She is a wealth of knowledge and resources, and she knows how to lead intuitively and gracefully. I had all the confidence in her skills and in her as a person.

Sometimes you just know good people when you meet them and she’s one of those people. If you’re asking yourself if you should work with Kyra, the answer is a resounding yes. Even after all is said and done, I continue to be impressed with her compassion and her amazing gifts in helping parents to bring beautiful little souls into this world. Thanks is simply not enough for what Kyra has given to me and my precious baby boy. If I could give her a million dollars I would and although her rates are affordable, her services are priceless.”

— Shanae S.

“If there is one thing that you can do to make your pregnancy and birth enjoyable, that one thing should be working with Kyra. Throughout my pregnancy she was extremely supportive and helpful from before the beginning to after the end. I had two miscarriages over five years of trying to conceive, and after only one month of taking Kyra’s advice about my fertility and conception, I got pregnant and it stuck.

She gave me honest advice to help with my questions no matter how small and it not only reassured me but made me confident that I was going to have a smooth pregnancy and birth. The work sheet that she provided and birth plan that resulted from the worksheet allowed me to know that no matter what direction my birth went I would not have to worry about communicating my wants or needs because Kyra would be there with a full understanding of my desires and the doctors and nurses could read my wishes before anything happened. Every nurse who read the birth plan complimented it’s clarity and the layout.

I have a very supportive husband who did every birthing class with me and watched hours of YouTube videos to prepare himself to be the best support person he could be during the birth. When it comes down to it, he was terrified when I went into active labor. Kyra was by my side and helped guide my husband to help me in ways that I needed it though I could not articulate what it was that I needed in that moment. I felt like Kyra could read my mind and knew exactly what was happening in my body because she anticipated every single need that I didn’t even know I had.

This was my first child and I truly believe that if Kyra had not been there it would have been a terrible experience. With Kyra by my side I had a beautiful and life-changing birth experience. I have never had a high pain tolerance and generally do not function well when I’m uncomfortable but with Kyra‘s help I had the natural childbirth that I dreamed of but was not confident that I would achieve. I know without any doubt that I would not have been able to do that without Kyra. She helped guide me and keep me in the right mindset throughout the birth. She said every single thing that I needed to hear at just the right time with her calming and reassuring voice that was consistently music to my ears.

She stayed with with us after the birth and helped us settle in and get comfortable with our precious new little gift. She checked in with us consistently while we were getting used to our new life as a family and continued to give us great advice and support. Kyra is the most kind and helpful human you could ever dream of, and everyone who works with her is lucky to have her by their side. Our decision to work with her enriched the lives of me, my husband, and my baby. I will be grateful to Kyra for the rest of my life.”

— Niki C.

“From a guys perspective. I took all the classes and read the books, I did my own independent research on how to be there for my wife through her labor and thought there is no one more capable of being there for her then her other half. Although I didn’t think we needed a doula, my wife did. I met Kyra through video chat for our consultation and it was like talking to an old friend. She was easy going, friendly, and professional. She seemed like a good doula to have on our team. Kyra was a complete boss with all the knowledge and tricks up her sleeve to be there for me and my wife.

I wasn’t prepared to see my wife in extreme distress… I literally forgot everything and felt helpless. Kyra was checking in on me and helping me know what I could do to be there for my wife. It had never occurred to me that maybe I was going to need a friend in that room with me and I am beyond grateful I had Kyra to lean on and help me through such an intense experience. If you’re a guy wondering if your wife needs a doula, maybe ask yourself if you will need a doula. I needed a doula and didn’t even know it.”

— Melchor C.

“Having Kyra with me during the final part of my pregnancy journey was an absolute life saver. As this was my first baby, there was so much about the birthing process that I had no idea about. Kyra provided my coparent and I with so much information and helped give us direction for what we didn’t know and what we wanted to know more about, which gave us so much more confidence in our decisions. She also assisted us in creating and finalizing our birth plan to take to the hospital.

My delivery ended up going sideways at pretty much every opportunity, but we were able to pivot and adjust so much easier because of the preparation Kyra assisted with. Not to mention the support she provided just by being there and grounding us when things got scary. Despite being what most people would consider being a traumatic birthing experience, I am able to look back at everything with joy and humor and a large part of that is because of Kyra. Even though we will be far more prepared for our next child, my coparent and I still plan to have Kyra join us because she was absolutely invaluable to our experience.”

— Nicole H

“Kyra was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond throughout my entire pregnancy and postpartum. I had a really hard time as I was going through a very emotional breakup with my baby’s father and was very nervous and fearful of the birth and just being pregnant in general with all the changes I had no idea would happen with my body. I never imagined being single and pregnant and was devastated and Kyra helped me not feel so powerless and alone.

I had so many questions and concerns starting from early on and all the way even after delivery and she never once made me feel like I was being too much or was annoying. She always got back to me very quickly, educated me and really listened to my concerns while showing compassion and empathy. She has so much knowledge and would send informative articles and resources and would also send me meditations when I needed grounding and to get out of a fear mindset.

She also stood up for me and made sure all my wants and needs were in my birth plan with no judgment. The birth plan was very detailed and she went over everything in detail with me and my birthing partners and answered any questions we had. The worksheets she asks you to complete had questions I never even thought of and had so much good information that really helped you prepare for the birth you really want.

Basically Kyra is an AMAZING doula and woman who genuinely cares about her clients and the work she does. You can really tell how passionate she is about it all. I will always recommend anybody who is pregnant to her. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her and am so happy and blessed to have had her by my side!”

— Whitney B.

“Kyra was recommended to me at a time where I waited a bit long to decide what people and services I wanted to use for the birth of my first baby who was expected at a busy time, Christmas. Kyra provided not only doula services but also offered birth photos, which I knew what I wanted. Kyra’s calm demeanor made the decision easy but her flexibility and versatility to respond with whatever I needed reassured me in that decision, especially when my birth plan took many left turns. My spouse and I felt prepared and ready to take each step as they came. I highly recommend Kyra/Earthside for both doula and photography services, you can’t go wrong!”

— LeAnn D.