Magnolia is a seamless fit into our family. She was not only easy to connect with from the start, but she has the skills to adapt to families of different ethnicities, classes, and has experience with infants with a vast array of different needs. The breadth of knowledge she has about pregnancy, L & D, breastfeeding, newborn and infant care stretch beyond her years. As a person with anxiety, depression, and a history of chronic pain, I was hoping for a doula who could keep me calm and grounded during labour. Magnolia went above and *beyond*. She stayed with me through 30 hours of labour, delivery, and an unexpected emergency situation. She supported me through labour and delivery, slowed the chaotic pace, informed me of what was happening and of my choices. Having Magnolia for both birth and postpartum support has altered my postpartum experience. It's so refreshing having a new set of eyes on our home, someone to take initiative on tasks I've overlooked – tidying, laundry, meal prep, self-care. She takes the mental load off of having help; I don't need to explain how to care for our baby – she just knows. If you're wavering on whether to invest in a birth and postpartum doula, I can assert: the value far outweighs the cost. We've adored working with Magnolia, and would recommend her over and over again.