"I've worked with Shawna at several births (I am a doula as well) now and have been blown away by her innate ability to connect with a laboring couple. She has a natural instinct for what a mom needs physically and emotionally to not only get through but enjoy her experience. She has such a sweet and gentle spirit and supports her clients whole heartedly. I love her views on birth and how she supports any clients birth goals no matter what they are. Her strength and grace not only in a birth room but also as a woman are rare and invaluable to clients seeking labor support. I truly would feel totally comfortable leaving one of my clients in her hands if I was unable to attend a birth. I know they would be cared for and supported fully. I value her presence in this career field and know she will have a huge impact in many lives." - Kara Holden, AAHCC
"Shawna was one of my doulas for the birth of my first child. After being in labor for 22 hours, I unexpectedly needed a csection delivery. Shawna was there for me in recovery the second I was brought in and was a HUGE help. She was there for me physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Shawna stayed with us way beyond the amount of time we expected after our delivery to make sure I was doing ok and to relive those moments when leading up to and after the birth of our daughter. Shawna will always have a very special place in our hearts and family." - Andrea Eiting, client
"My name is Valerie and I was pregnant with my second child when I decided to utilize a doula. I had an unplanned c-section with my first after 28 hours of labor and I knew that I did not want that again. I decided to research a doula and came across Shawna Hoffman. Her biography was touching and sincere and I knew she was someone that I wanted to be part of my birth plan for my second delivery. We met and went over my plan. She was extremely knowledgeable on VBACs and natural childbirth, exactly what I wanted. When I went into labor July 14 at 1230am, I notified Shawna and she came as soon as I asked her to be there. She came with her doula bag and her birth ball. She started right away with assisting me and my husband and making sure all of my wishes for my birth plan were known to my labor and delivery team. Shawna worked with me through my labor with the birth ball, applying pressure to my lower back, breathing techniques and tons of encouragement. She and my husband took turns with applying pressure to my lower back and she also helped him by giving him breaks to relax. She spoke with my L&D team and my Dr. throughout the entire process. Shawna was my advocate throughout the entire process. After laboring without an epidural to 9 1/2 cm and pushing for 2 hours, my son would not come so I needed to have a c-section. Shawna asked to come into the OR with me to make sure my medical wishes were still seen through regardless of the change of plans with my delivery. Shawna was an incredible asset through my labor and delivery to myself, my husband and my son. She even came to visit us the day of my discharge to make sure we were doing well. I could have not done this without Shawna and her support. I do not plan on having anymore children but if I did, I would choose Shawna again without hesitation! Being a medical professional myself, I was impressed with her knowledge and understanding of labor and delivery. We were so grateful to have such an amazing woman work with us and be part of our birth plan. I would recommend my Doula Shawna Hoffman to anyone I know because I know who ever utilizes her services will be impressed and satisfied as I was." - Valerie Morales, client