I had the natural birth I was hoping for – Leah, Tampa
I would highly recommend Buddha Belly Birth Services and specifically Amy Lewis as a birth doula. I’m a second time mom with an almost 8 year gap between babies. I liked the fact that Buddha Belly set you up with a doula team. The conversation with Amy and Christie went great. They got to know…
> Read MoreThe Doulas of Buddha Belly Help Women Feel Less Scared – Jessica Brumley, CNM, USF Health
Evidence has demonstrated that women who have a doula are less likely to use pain medication in labor, less risk of cesarean section and a higher satisfaction with their birth experience. We love working with a supportive doula but not all doulas are the same. The doulas of Buddha Belly Birth Services are not only…
> Read MoreShe was absolutely irreplaceable – Brittany, Apollo Beach
My husband and I knew right when we met Christie and Amy that they were an asset that we wanted on our birth team. With this being our first child and me really wanting a natural delivery we knew they would be worth every penny. Christie ended up being my doula and she was absolutely…
> Read MorePatient, professional, fun and totally prepared – Carlita, Tampa
I had an amazing time with Korene when she came to do my belly cast. She was patient and professional, fun and totally prepared with all her belly casting gear! I had absolutely nothing to do but sit and relax! We had a blast during the entire process and my cast was beautiful. She was…
> Read MoreOne of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy – Elise, Tampa
Hiring Buddha Belly was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy and I would absolutely recommend them! Being my first pregnancy I had no idea what to expect from labor but I felt more at ease already just from meeting with Amy and Christie. They were so sweet and supportive and offered…
> Read MoreMy body and mind healed quicker – Lisa, St. Petersburg
My first pregnancy entailed many adventures, but one of the paths led me to Buddha Belly. I utilized Buddha Belly for my placenta encapsulation. Amy came to our home the day after I delivered and began the process of carefully preparing and drying my placenta for encapsulation so that I would have it immediately available…
> Read MoreMade me feel heard and loved – Sara, Tampa
I had a great experience with Buddha Belly! I had an extremely difficult twin pregnancy and anytime it was getting too hard, or overwhelming I would reach out to them through text messaging. They always had kind and well-educated responses to my questions and made me feel heard and loved for months before my delivery.…
> Read MoreHypnobirthing taught me to relax and believe in the process – Tanya, Tampa
I received superior service from the moment I contacted Buddha Belly. Christie promptly contacted me and advised me of her services. I hired Candice for one on one Hypnobirthing classes at my home. I truly feel she didn’t just prepare me for the birth I envisioned, she brought out a side of me I never…
> Read MoreTruly the most talented and loving doula – Lauren, St. Pete
From the second I found out I was pregnant I knew a home birth was exactly what I wanted. There was no way I was going to be in a hospital to give birth, those places freaked me out! As I researched long and hard to find the perfect midwife for my new and growing…
> Read MoreEveryone NEEDS a doula! – Samantha, Palm Harbor
I can’t say enough about how Christie impacted my birth as my doula. She was a calming presence for my husband. He knew that as long as Christie was calm everything was going to be okay. My favorite memory was when Christie reminded my to follow my instincts and to own my birth. This made…
> Read MoreI cannot begin to state how thrilled we were with our placenta services – Paige, Belleair Bluffs
I cannot begin to state how thrilled we were with our Placenta Services delivered by the lovely Amy Lewis. My daughter needed a scheduled C – Section due to unresolved full Placenta Previa. Our short notice call was returned quickly- and our emotions calmed as well -as only a well trained Doula like Amy could…
> Read MoreAbsolutely stunning – Barbara, Clearwater
My husband bought the experience of casting my belly for my birthday. I was incredibly thrilled and excited to be able to cherish the beauty of my pregnancy through this work of art. We contacted Buddha Belly and set up a consult. Korene Shelton came out and she was wonderful! Her knowledge and experience put…
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