“Wendy is a five-star Doula, and exactly who you want to support your new babies, you and your family! Wendy was an overnight doula for my newborn twins for the first month of their life. She was the perfect combination of professionalism, quality of care, kindness, and compassion. She was constantly finding unique and safe ways to to soothe, feed, and engage the babies in the best way possible. She was always extremely forthcoming on how she could best support me, my husband, my toddler, of course, in addition to the newborns. Wendy was key to making my postpartum journey feel supported and much less stressful. I would highly recommend working with Wendy for as long as you can!”

-Anushka

“I was looking for daytime support. I was matched with Wendy who was amazing. She was very thorough in understanding my needs and was always very communicative about how to help me tackle them. As a first time mom, I found her support invaluable. She was always so caring and engaged with my little one who took to her very quickly. She helped with light housework and cooked meals. She always has a smile on her face and frequently texted me tips and suggestions. She helped me to identify a dairy intolerance in my baby which really helped with decreasing his spit ups after feeds. Wendy is a caring and knowledgeable doula and I thank Tiny Miracles for allowing her to help me along my parenting journey. I would definitely recommend her!”

-Karen

“Wendy was great with our little guy! So sweet and super attentive to his needs. She was always asking what more we needed to make sure she made the most of our time together. Wish we could’ve worked with Wendy for longer!”

-Kristina

"My pregnancy, labor, and birth were anything but conventional.
I dealt with many traumas caused by medical offices & hospitals throughout this very important time in my life. But
I never would have made it through the last stage of labor if it
wasn’t for Wendy.
The original doula made me very uncomfortable. She was unprofessional,
heartless, and unlicensed. In addition, she physically abused me
during major contractions. After seventy-two hours and fifteen minutes
in first stage labor, the original doula finally left and I could feel
the energy clear. I felt better.
But I heard the midwife say she had another doula coming to help. That
made me very nervous. After the last doula, I didn’t know if this one
would make me feel safe. When Wendy arrived she came right to the
bedroom to introduce herself. She said she knew I was having a rough
day and she was here to make it better. I immediately expressed my
gratitude for her help and relayed what I needed assistance with.
Wendy sat by my side for a couple hours. She kept me hydrated,
reminded me that I was doing a great job, and massaged my back during
big contractions. The second stage of labor lasted two hours and
twenty-three minutes. Without Wendy’s sympathy and patience I would not have been able to make it through the end of labor.

Wendy is kind, compassionate, sympathetic, and understanding…all
qualities a doula should have. It is important to have someone who
listens…something I found in Wendy. I wish she had been there at the
start of my labor. I feel as though the process would have gone
smoother and quicker if she had been there from day one.
If you are looking for a doula, Wendy is the only person I recommend
for the job. She saved my life and she saved my daughter’s life. We
consider her part of our family and we cannot thank her enough."

~ Porcelain

We decided to get a Doula because, my first birth scarred me for life. I had no bodily autonomy, birth happened to me. We didn't know Doulas were a thing! We learned through research what a Doula was. I was afraid of a stranger witnessing my birth, but I was afraid to give birth again even more! Through searching to find a Doula I was connected with Wendy.

From the first text message to our first interview, she made everything feel so laid back and simple. I felt like I was getting lunch with a friend. The reason why I decided to go with Wendy was because she made me FEEL at ease, she asked me questions I didn't think of, as a recovering people pleaser it was important I had someone who would back me up and reminded me that it's my birth, my baby, my body. Wendy did that and more! 

Wendy is the kind of person that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside when you think of her. She supported me without making me feel like she was in charge. She showed us that she was support for my husband and I.

Wendy is extremely thoughtful, respectful, empathetic, kind, supportive, calm, encouraging, fierce when needed, and loving. She celebrated all our ups, and guided us through our downs. She has this energy that says "you can do this, and everything is gonna be ok".

 I cant begin to tell you how much I needed Wendy, and didn't realize it! I will never forget that moment when I grabbed on to her shirt during labor and locked eyes with her. I will never be able to thank Wendy enough for giving a part of herself to us, and helping our baby girl out! The birth of our daughter was a healing experience for me. Everything went well, and I was able to decide what I was willing to allow and didn't allow. Wendy was reassuring me through the whole process. I was able to have the birth I wanted and I allowed room for compromise with the doctors, and with myself too. 

If I ever become pregnant in the future, Wendy will be the second person to know. Needless to say that Wendy is part of the family now. I will recommend her to anyone who asks or doesn't ask, and am no longer afraid of birth as I was before.

Thank you Wendy, we love you!

P.S: Wendy takes great meaningful pictures!

-Naty

“Wendy was absolutely amazing!! The kindest, most gentle person and we couldn’t trust her more with our newborn! She took on all the newborn responsibilities in the evenings so we could spend time with our toddler and get a few hours of sleep before overnight. She also helped us with a few overnights, which allowed us to get a couple 4-5 hours straight of sleep (in between feedings). Having Wendy here was so worth it and I wish I knew about Tiny Miracles Care earlier!”

-Brianna

We were incredibly fortunate to have Wendy care for our infant daughter for several months. She was extremely prompt, reliable, and went above and beyond in her duties. Most importantly, she helped us tremendously with improving our daughter's challenges with (1) sleeping (there were many); and (2) bottle feeding. Before Wendy worked with us, we could not get our daughter to sleep more than 30 minutes at a time, or to sleep in the crib; and giving her a bottle was very difficult. Now, after Wendy's guidance and suggested techniques, our daughter drinks from a bottle with ease and sleeps nearly through the night without our intervention. Wendy is a truly exceptional doula, and I highly recommend her without reservation.

-Sam V.

Wendy provided exceptional care for our infant daughter over several months, proving to be punctual, dependable, and dedicated.

She significantly improved our daughter's sleep and feeding issues; previously, our daughter struggled to sleep for more than half an hour, refused the crib, and struggled with bottle-feeding. Thanks to Wendy's expert guidance and techniques, our daughter now drinks from a bottle easily and sleeps almost completely through the night independently. Wendy was also very helpful assisting us with housework and, in those difficult earlier weeks, allowed my husband and I to finally get some sleep.

We wholeheartedly recommend Wendy as an outstanding doula.

-Sara V,

Even before pregnancy, my husband and I understood that labor and delivery usually don’t go as planned. As a result, during both pregnancies, we decided to avoid formal planning and instead focus our energy on how we could embrace every step as it unfolded. What mattered most to us—in addition to ensuring a healthy arrival for our second son—was feeling supported, educated, and empowered in our decision-making. We wanted someone in the room who understood us, respected our opinions, and could be our trusted navigator at every juncture. Wendy was that person for us and so much more.

We met with Wendy for two prenatal visits and were immediately struck by her genuine desire to connect with us not only as expecting [second-time] parents but also as individuals. Both visits exceeded our expectations, in terms of time spent and the breadth of topics discussed.  While we had also used a birth doula for our first son and felt somewhat knowledgeable about the labor process, Wendy brought new insight and ideas on what this experience could look like. Reflecting back, I was so grateful at how well she helped me articulate my concerns about the baby’s estimated size and its implications for labor and a potential c-section. By guiding me through our birth preferences step by step, she addressed each concern and provided reassurance and clarity regarding the decisions we would face and the support she would offer at each juncture.

During the early stages of labor, Wendy showcased her creative solutions, suggesting ways to keep labor progressing without pain management. Throughout the night, I moved between various positions with her guidance—from the hallway to the birthing ball to the bathroom. We were so fortunate to have an incredible team of nurses too which meant that Wendy could simultaneously dedicate energy to my husband by providing encouragement and direction throughout the process. When I was considering an epidural (and ultimately decided to get one) Wendy gave me the space to reflect and decide what I truly wanted. Every step of the way, I felt wholeheartedly respected and empowered in my decision-making.

Now as we look back 7 weeks later on this second incredible and transformative experience, there is nothing we would have changed. We are deeply grateful to Wendy for her exceptional support, not to mention the beautiful photographic documentation she provided, as we became a family of four. 

-Dana

We felt extremely comfortable leaving our little one in the care of Wendy. She was very helpful and wrote detailed nightly reports so that we knew how everything went. She was very knowledgeable in sleep conditioning and lactation support. She provided insight into new strategies we could try to help our baby who struggled with gas.

We loved working with Doula Wendy!

-Sam

I needed a doula, and fate would have it matched with Wendy. The deeper in my pregnancy I got, the increase in my anxiety was flaring. I needed help with how to manage my informed consent as my Doctor seemed to disapprove. Luckily I was guided to Wendy. She helped me understand where I was mentally and emotionally through the struggles of standing up for myself with the impending induction on my back that was soon coming. It’s not what I wanted at all as I felt my baby needed more time. I was fortunate to have Wendy assist me at an appointment as well and that is where I am the most grateful. Wendy is knowledgeable on the word play doctors use and she helped me navigate that situation with letting me know what was happening. I owe many thanks to Wendy in her assistance that day. 

The day of Labor and delivery was anticipated to go unplanned with the new doctors I had to meet a week before. So I eagerly looked forward to Wendy’s arrival as she could be my voice when I would be to exhausted to advocate for myself. I tried to stick to my birth plan fiercely but once Wendy arrived I felt more comfortable and felt very supported. She was my hand to hold, helped me with contractions, even helped me understand what else was happening the more tired I became. 

As a person she’s very easy going and comforting to be around.

You can just feel at ease with her in your presence. 10/10 would have Wendy there for me again.

She is who you want on your side from the beginning.

I had always planned on having an unmedicated hospital birth and was nervous about being pushed for medical interventions. My husband is very uncomfortable with medical settings, so I knew he would have difficulty advocating. Wendy was key to helping me advocate for myself and ensure my birth plan was followed. She helped my husband to feel more comfortable by letting him know what was happening and what stage of labor I was experiencing. I felt so much more confident with knowing what I needed to do and Wendy helped my labor progress quickly by assisting me in different positions and knowing the best ways to bring my baby down. She helped me manage pain with relaxation techniques and I was able to bring my baby into the world within 4 hours of arriving at the hospital as a first time mom.  Wendy was a crucial part of my birth team. I feel that I would not have had as positive an experience without her. Her calm energy and knowledge was indispensable. 

Wendy was also a wonderful resource after labor when I had concerns with medical decisions during our hospital stay and beyond. I can’t recommend her enough!

Being a first time mother, I had so much concern about my pregnancy and delivery. I always wanted a totally unmedicated natural birth and was totally against having a c-section. Around my 4th month, I found out about Doulas of CNY, She was very helpful and I am glad that she introduced me to someone like Wendy

Wendy is family to us now. I am glad that my daughter had someone like her to help bring her into our life. I would not be able to do the whole perfect birth without her.

She gave a lot of strength to me and my husband. My husband is very shy but she made him very comfortable around her and worked together very nicely.

We are lucky to have her.

We even decided to have Wendy every time in the future if we are here in Syracuse!!!

-Shejuti

Wendy was invaluable and indispensable during our labor and I don’t know how we could have done it without her. During 16+ hours of difficult active labor without epidural she never left my wife’s side. She is caring, compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and advocated for my wife at every step, not just during labor but also during the prenatal and postpartum discussions. Highly recommend!!

So grateful for Wendy's help. Her knowledge and support were so reassuring and empowering during this process of becoming a mother, from pregnancy to postpartum. Having Wendy as my doula made this journey feel a little less daunting and allowed me to feel more confident in my choices regarding my birth plan and labor. I also am very appreciative of Wendy's support during our postpartum visit. It was incredibly helpful to be able speak with her about all the different things that were coming up during that freshly postpartum stage. Thank you Wendy!