Erin, Amsterdam, The Netherlands Birth

Amazing is how I would sum up my experience with Felicia! After my experience, I tell every person I know that they need to have a doula (preferably Felicia).

Felicia has a wonderful process and really spent time with me and my husband before labour. She took us through a class to explain the various stages of labour and shared movies/videos on the topic to help me as I made my birth plan and decide if I wanted to proceed naturally or with pain medicine.

When the day arrived, I couldn’t have delivered my little girl without her being by my side. Felicia was my rock during the entire delivery. She was extremely hands on (which is exactly what I needed) – walking the hallways with me during contractions and helping to manage my pain by pressing into my back during each contraction. She knew exactly what to do without me having to say anything. As much as I love my husband and was happy he was by my side, it was Felicia who I looked for during the hard moments. She was strong and helped me get over the moments when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore and was scared something was wrong. Even when I asked for the epidural to help manage the pain (at almost fully dilated – so it wouldn’t have worked), she reminded me that I am strong and reminded me of my desire to birth without pain medication… and so I did. She helped me push through those moments and deliver the Helen into the world safe and sound. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Felicia!

Carmen + Matthew, Queen birth

We decided to have a doula fairly late in our pregnancy (about 36 weeks). We had several options but ultimately chose Felicia after reading her website and having a phone interview with her. We then met with her and right away realized that we had made the right decision in choosing her. Felicia was excellent! From the initial visit she was extremely knowledgeable and we had a good and thorough discussion about laboring and natural birth. She gave us several tips on what can work to ensure we have smooth laboring at home. She made a lot of recommendations which ended up helping us immensely. She provided a comprehensive list of things that may be useful to have during laboring. She also always responded to us promptly and when we went into labor she came to us immediately upon our request. Having her part of our labor and delivery really made having a natural birth memorable and we were confident in the process because she was there the whole time; we felt very supported. She was great dealing with the hospital staff, she was assertive when needed and always polite, she asked questions, and made sure to remind staff of our birth plan. She remained professional throughout and her approach was very calming and friendly. At our request she also gave us recommendations for lactation counselors and pediatrician who we ended up liking a lot. We would easily recommend her to our family and friends and we would hire her again!

Ava + Matt + Adam, Queens
birth

We decided to have a doula fairly late in our pregnancy (about 36 weeks). We had several options but ultimately chose Felicia after reading her website and having a phone interview with her. We then met with her and right away realized that we had made the right decision in choosing her. Felicia was excellent! From the initial visit she was extremely knowledgeable and we had a good and thorough discussion about laboring and natural birth. She gave us several tips on what can work to ensure we have smooth laboring at home. She made a lot of recommendations which ended up helping us immensely. She provided a comprehensive list of things that may be useful to have during laboring. She also always responded to us promptly and when we went into labor she came to us immediately upon our request. Having her part of our labor and delivery really made having a natural birth memorable and we were confident in the process because she was there the whole time; we felt very supported. She was great dealing with the hospital staff, she was assertive when needed and always polite, she asked questions, and made sure to remind staff of our birth plan. She remained professional throughout and her approach was very calming and friendly. At our request she also gave us recommendations for lactation counselors and pediatrician who we ended up liking a lot. We would easily recommend her to our family and friends and we would hire her again!

Marita, Florida
birth

I heard about Felicia through my sister. My sister had Felicia assist her during her second birth and raved about how amazing she was throughout the whole process. Although geographically it wouldn't work out that she could be my doula, my husband and I were eager to take her child birthing class. We did the two day course.

Before the course, I can tell you I was so nervous about birth/pain. I was nervous that I would not be capable. BUT after the class all my nerves calmed down. Felicia went into great detail about birth and the beauty it is to get to go through this experience. My favorite thing about the whole course was something she said personally to me "the baby is coming out no matter what, it's just how you decide to experience it." I don't think she realized how impactful that was for me. I can tell you that completely changed my mindset about the birthing process!! I am no longer scared, if anything I am excited to experience birth and finally meet my baby. Thank you Felicia for making me feel secure and reassuring that my body is made for this! I would recommend her for this course.

Ester, New York City
birth

Learning from Felicia was such a wonderful experience. Me and my partner felt very enlightened by all the information she shared with us about pregnancy and the birthing process. Her guidance was very eye opening for us to be able to make an informed decision about our birthing plan and she provided us with so many wonderful resources I wouldn't have known otherwise. She's very caring, nurturing and has a true passion for childbirth and women's anatomy. Very thankful for this experience.

Ing + Dave, Sydney
birth

My husband and I did the Birth Course with Felicia and couldn't recommend it highly enough. The course was filled with information from the practical to the emotional, all of which helped me feel empowered and excited about the birth, rather than scared and fearful. There is so much information that I didn't know in regards to my own body and birth itself which every woman should know going into labour and birth, and this course covered all of that in a very accessible way. Felicia is a wealth of knowledge, brings humour and love to her content and is a true leader in this space

Harry + Asli, Turkey
birth

My wife and I were having our first birth, we were living in a country with a very high rate of birth intervention and caesarean, and were desperate to connect with someone for birth wisdom and knowledge. I thank Life that we found Felizia.

We had to do the prenatal classes over Zoom, but I felt like Felizia was in the room with us, such was her energy, attention, and empathy. She has clearly crafted and honed out comprehensive and methodical structure for the lessons, and we talked through all of the stages and possible eventualities of pregnancy, birth, and post-partum. She holds that rare duo that we were looking for, a practical and medical understanding of birth having assessed medical papers and the like, but also a deep connection to the spiritual and emotional journey of birth. Sometimes excelling in one of these two precludes the other, not with Felizia.

We would have dearly loved to have had her as our doula and midwife through birth, but some other young parents had seen her value before we had managed to and booked her at the same time!

Still we are far better placed after her classes, and are now just so excited for the birth, our 'fear of the unknown' well banished.

Anais, New York
birth

Felicia’s birthing course helped my husband and I (both newbies) feel confident and much less afraid of the whole process of labor. We feel so fortunate to have been able to walk through each stage of labor calmly and thoughtfully while Felicia took the time to answer all of our questions in depth and without making either of us feel rushed in anyway. Her knowledge and her tremendous passion surrounding all things child birth is super inspiring for a woman like me. I feel extremely empowered by my friend and her wisdom which is priceless for a skeptic like me! I don’t feel alone in this process and I am extremely grateful to be entering this new chapter in our lives with less fear around pain and more certainty of what my body is capable of. I am so grateful to have the support that I have and to be able to ask the right questions before going into the birthing center so that I feel prepared. Thank you so much Felicia. We love you!!l

Ryan, Brooklyn
birth

My wife and I feel so lucky to have met Felicia. We had a few pre-birth sessions with her to help coach me so that I can support my wife before, during and after birth as well as coach my wife on what to expect and how to prepare physically and spiritually for the big event. The knowledge and tools she provided us before my wife gave birth were so helpful especially since this was our first child. All I wanted as a first time father was to know how I can best help my wife during this difficult time. I was feeling a bit useless and helpless up until Felicia showed me how I can help my wife by providing physical support and the various positions and techniques we can use to ease her discomfort. My wife was feeling stress from all the uncertainty around the birth and Felicia addressed all of her concerns and taught us how to advocate for my wife so that she gets exactly what she needs, nothing less and nothing more on the birth day. Felicia has an emotional and spiritual acuity that really resonated with us. Working with her feels like we had a wise old friend sharing timeless wisdom to help guide us on the journey we were about to undertake.

Elyse Iris, Bronx
birth

In order to explain why Felicia was my chosen doula angel, I have to explain my birth story just a bit. She was incredible from the very beginning and we clicked RIGHT AWAY (sometimes you just know). She had taken several courses in the birth world to help me navigate comfort during my pregnancy as well as during labor. We talked diet, three sisters, emotional labor support, ambiance, birth plan, etc. Not a single ideal was left unturned by her curiosity as well as her dedication to ME and what I wanted, which was a home birth at the time. At 35 weeks, my son had decreased movement. Shortly after visiting the hospital, he was pronounced dead with no heart beat. My entire world came down around me- everything was white. I called Felicia and with maybe a single sentence, she was on her way to me. When she got to me, she held me and protected me fiercely. She made sure that even though I was forced to give up on a lot of what I previously wanted, I would remain respected and comfortable before and during my birth. She was with me throughout labor, when my son was born and afterward. She wept with me, held me and offered me support in a way that I could not have gotten from any other person. After the birth, she showed up to my home with gifts of love and continued to check up on me and still does till this day. 

They say that doula’s “mother the mother” ... and oh how deeply true that is! What I needed most in those moments was someone to love, nurture and support me and she definitely did. With her influence, I became a doula myself. There are no words in this lifetime or the next that will EVER have enough depth to explain my gratitude. Thank you is simply not enough. 

Nicole, New York City
birth

Felicia’s ability to read the space and listen to her intuition is incredibly valuable and helpful during pregnancy and the birthing process. We were so grateful to have her present for our first daughter’s birth and it was clear that she is following her calling in birthwork. She holds the space for the birthing women and their loved ones as sacred and she instantly felt like a part of the family. Choosing your birth team is not always simple but she was so supportive and easy to trust that I felt safe and loved in her presence. We will cherish our birth story with Felicia for a lifetime!

Diana, Kazakhstan
birth

Felicia was recommended to me by people who were going to give birth with her. Felicia replied to me almost immediately. At that point I was a bit worried because my due date was approaching and I still didn't find anyone to help me deliver my baby. Felicia was the first knowledgeable person I spoke with. I was so relieved after our conversation! She listened to all the concerns I had and gave a lot of information on birthing process. Importantly, she gave me instructions on how I can help my baby to change position from breech to head down. She told me about some exercises I could do, and a few days later we went to an ultrasound and the baby was head down! I was so happy, because I was already in my 3rd trimester! I think the best thing is that Felicia makes you feel so calm and positive about the birthing, especially for first time mothers, it is like a blessing! I am very grateful for Felicia's help, even though I wasn't able to birth with her, because we live on different continents. Thank you a lot, Felicia!

Sandra + Stephen, Brooklyn
birth

From our first contact with Felicia, she proceeded to meet and exceed all of our expectations. When we first spoke with Felicia we found that she was very friendly, flexible and approachable. We met for coffee at a convenient location for us both and the three of us immediately hit it off. Felicia is an excellent listener and asked detailed questions to gain a clear understanding of our ideals and birth plan. While she had numerous suggestions, practical strategies, and various techniques to enhance our well being and mindfulness, Felicia was very sensitive not to impose her ideas onto our existing plan for our birth. It is with a whole heart and unbridled enthusiasm, we can recommend Felicia to any organization or individual in need of doula services. She is confident in her existing knowledge, yet she absorbs and integrates each step of her journey into her ever expanding pool of experience.

Andria, Brooklyn
birth

Felicia is a perfect fit as a doula because she was very prepared, educated, and had done a lot of research. As well, she had many tips and tricks for my water birth. We made a plan together for my birth and I told her everything I wanted and needed and Felicia met all of my desires and wishes to the best of her ability. She also showed my husband a couple moves we would be doing during labor such as pain relieving movements, pressure points, and many other options to help me. During the actual labor (which was 20 hours) she was very patient, attentive, and extremely helpful, and never let me give up. She made me feel very comfortable with her and was very friendly and caring so that’s why I ended up choosing her as my birth doula. She has also been supportive and reliable during my postpartum because she made sure everything is ok with me and still does and offers an open line of communication to this day.

Karen, Barcelona
energy

I had my very first Reiki experience with Felicia and have to admit I didn’t have any real expectations, and wasn’t sure if I’d feel anything. But WOW, I am now a full Reiki convert! I was able to completely relax into a state of deep meditation and had some really strong insights. When Felicia told me what she had felt, it really corresponded with what came up for me, and she helped me to make sense of it. I now understand some areas I need to address and work on spiritually. Amazing experience, and I can’t recommend Felicia enough, she is so intuitive and genuine.

Emma, Spain
energy

With all my love I can say, that Felicias hands are magical. Receiving Reiki from her brought me several times into a deep, peaceful relaxation and connection with our growing baby and my inner self. Felicia creates the feeling of trust and knows well how to hold a save and beautiful space. Thank you so much.  

Alisa, Germany
astrology

Before i had my first astrology reading with Felicia, I didn't know so much about it. Felicia opened a new world for me and I am so incredibly grateful for all her wisdom and knowledge. She is so enthusiastic and full of love and care and really takes her time to explain and answer my questions. She explained all the parts of my chart so beautifully and easy to understand. Everything resonated with me deeply  and I can not thank enough for the insight and the understanding I got about myself. On top of this she sent an email with my chart, and audio introduction into astrology and a super long explanation about the meaning of my chart. I really recommend to do a reading with Felicia!

Kaela, California
astrology

Having my star chart read by Felicia was an incredibly positive, eye opening, experience. I was excited before hand but also unsure how much I'd be able to follow (as I'm Just starting to get into astrology)... but she has a really remarkable ability to explain things in a very easy to understand way. Not only did she take the time to talk out every single aspect of my chart, but afterwards she sent me a TWELVE PAGE PAPER with all of the info attached. I loved my reading with Felicia so much that I have gifted her readings to several friends for their birthdays since-- all of them were equally as impressed as I am. I CANNOT RECOMMEND DOING THIS ENOUGH!

Kate Lupo, Brooklyn
astrology

My birth chart reading with Felicia was SO much fun! She is so animated, enthusiastic, and so knowledgeable about astrology. It was much more than just a reading - it was also a lesson in astrology, a topic that I’m very interested in! She read my chart and I learned so many amazing things about how the stars were aligned at the date/time of my birth. The personality traits she described about me as a (double) Capricorn with Leo ascending were SPOT ON. Additionally, the reading was only supposed to be for an hour, but because she is so generous with her time, and thorough in her craft, the reading went for more like 2.5 hours! Thanks so much! If you are interested in learning more about your astrological chart, Felicia is your girl! You’ll laugh, you’ll ponder, and you’ll have a lot of fun!