“Niko has a calming presence. That is of the essence for the birthing person! She was able to pull me out of anxious thoughts during the birthing process. During our prenatal visits and phone calls, Niko was able to answer all of our questions and alleviate our concerns by providing science-backed resources for us to go through and make informed decisions. I found Niko to be empathetic and knowledgeable in addition to being a really good listener! Her availability a few weeks before due date (being on-call) for any questions that arose or talk through fears before birth made me feel truly supported!

During labor, Niko made sure to remind me of my birth plan and advocated for my preferences. She reminded me of my mantras and was a source of support when my husband stepped out when he knew he, understandably, felt squeamish. She took photos like I wanted and noted down timestamps at eventful points during birth. It was truly a pleasure to have Niko be a part of bringing our son, Bodhi, into the world. 

Looking back at our birth experience, we really valued Niko’s calming presence, her in-depth knowledge of all things related to birth, her openness to my preferences deviating from my original birth plan and all around positive and supportive energy! We are definitely bringing her on our journey for baby #2!” Shreya & Ben, Oakland

“Niko took the time to learn about my birth history which was a crucial step in understanding my intentions for my 2nd birth. I feel like she really took the time to listen to me and create a birth plan that felt right.

Niko was also professional, welcoming, thoughtful and understanding through the whole planning process. She understood my busy schedule with a toddler, and kept that always in mind which I appreciated and made things feel seamless.

During my birth there were so many challenges and changes. My induction took longer than expected and she showed patience and understanding the whole time. She advocated for my needs with the medical staff and also reminded me of my birth plan and what I envisioned.

Niko was very educated and experienced and it showed during the entire time we worked together” - Abby & Nick C, San Leandro

“From the moment I met Niko, I could tell she was knowledgeable, confident and kind. She supported me through every aspect of my pregnancy and birth. As a person that loves information, she provided me with a baseline education, as well as additional resources based on my specific needs.

Once in labor, together Niko and my husband made the perfect duo to get me through my labor. I truly felt I had the perfect team by my side and could not be more grateful for her incredible and irreplaceable doula-ing. She came alongside me and not only supported and empowered me, but she did the same for my husband as he was by my side.

I truly believe that having Niko by my side made my birth such a different experience had she not been there. She was reassuring and grounded us every step of the way. She acted as the intermediary between us and the hospital staff when decisions were needed which allowed my husband and I to feel confident in our decisions and bond without being overwhelmed. Niko truly feels like family and we genuinely recommend Niko to anyone who is expecting” - Lauren & Stu, San Francisco