Golden Lotus Doula Services Shade Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

"I am beyond grateful for the exceptional support we received from Rae during the birth of our baby boy. She played a pivotal role in helping me avoid a C-section, and we couldn't have asked for a better doula! From the very beginning, Rae took the time to understand our birth plan and goals. When I was having a difficult labor, she remained calm, offering expert guidance and encouragement that made all the difference. What stood out most was Rae’s unwavering support and advocacy. She worked seamlessly with my husband and our healthcare team, ensuring our preferences were respected while keeping us informed and empowered throughout the process. We felt incredibly fortunate to have her by our side. We wholeheartedly recommend Rae to any expecting parents. Her expertise, compassion, and commitment to our birth experience were truly exceptional!"

"We were lucky enough to find a trustworthy, supportive, caring, kind, and very accommodating person in Michaela as our night time doula. I HIGHLY recommend her as you can rest assured your baby is truly in good hands. Michaela is so very warm and extremely knowledgeable which for a first time Mom was so very helpful to me. She shared nightly notes and was always open to sharing advice if you have questions. She has such an empathetic and calming energy."

"We had the pleasure of having Jess Sanchez as our doula through Golden Lotus Doula Services and are SO happy we had her support and guidance throughout pregnancy as well as our labor and delivery. Jess is extremely knowledgeable and has such a calming presence during stressful situations. My husband and I both felt so fortunate to have her with us during my extremely long labor at Magee Women's Hospital, during which Jess was by our side the entire time. She is skilled at explaining things in layman's terms and advocating for her clients during the birthing process. We felt so fortunate to have Jess by our side as a calming and stable presence during an otherwise unpredictable and stressful birth experience. I would recommend Golden Lotus - specifically Jess - to anyone hoping to make the most of their birth experience and to feel supported during pregnancy and childbirth. I cannot say enough good things about Jess - she is so good at her job it felt like having a lifelong friend by my side."

"I don’t even know where to begin with Rae! My husband and I had a very long journey to get to parenthood. After 5 long years and multiple losses we knew when the time came, we wanted to work with a doula. We were paired up with Rae and from the first conversation with her, I knew she and I would be close and in each others lives for years to come. She was my rock on some heavy days and one of my biggest supporters throughout all of this. It wasn’t the easiest pregnancy and delivery but she never faltered and was always there. She quickly became part of our family and my go to person through all of this. I cannot recommend her enough. Not only is she knowledgeable and professional, She easily has the biggest heart I have ever seen and exudes so much love. We are forever grateful our paths crossed and “Auntie Rae” will always be in our lives. Thank goodness for people who change your life For the better. 10/10 for Rae; 10/10 for Golden Lotus, the people, the courses, all of it. Xo!"

"I don’t think words can fully do justice to my experience having Lisa Byerly as my doula, but I will try! Immediately from the beginning, Lisa is someone that once you meet her, her warm and nurturing presence makes you feel like you’ve known her forever. Throughout my pregnancy she was such a wonderful sounding board and resource, which helped me feel confident in my birth plan, as well as someone who held space for the emotions I was feeling as a first time mom. Due to some medical issues, I ended up with a last minute induction which was an emotionally/mentally/physically intense 2-3 days and something that was a big deviation from my ideal birth plan. Lisa was there through it all- first by phone and then in person. She supported me emotionally as I really wrestled through disappointment/fear/the unknown, was a wealth of information for options I had for taking breaks to regroup and refocus, and was such a reassuring presence as labor picked up. She was the best person to have alongside my husband as my support team during labor- especially as things got really intense physically. Lisa truly is the best and so skilled at what she does- the fact that so many of the providers I encountered, when seeing I had Lisa as my doula, told me I had the best doula ever is a testament to the level of care and support she provides. Lisa helped guide me (and my husband) through such a vulnerable and challenging experience and I am so thankful to have had her as my doula and hope to have her again for future births!"