Experience stories

Kirsika lugu

A big, big thank you to you, Triin. I came to you quite by chance — I took part in an Instagram giveaway and unexpectedly won.

To be honest, I had not even thought about a doula before, because I was sure my first birth would go quickly and painlessly. The joke was on me. My birth turned out to be long and intense and ended in an emergency caesarean.

Your calm, your support and your great wealth of experience helped both me and Meit — from breathing all the way to small but crucial pain-relief techniques. We would never in our lives have come up with such an idea ourselves.

We are grateful to you from the bottom of our hearts. If it ever comes to giving birth again, then without you I am no longer even willing to think about the birth.

Kenzo kodune sünnilugu

On the evening of the 31st of March there was no feeling, but at 2.30 I woke up to some action.

I put up the light orbs, got the salt lamp ready and lit the sauna. I also kept in touch with doula Triin, who was ready to go.

At about 11.45 my waters broke and soon the pushing began. When I could no longer hold back the pushing, at 12.31 our little Kenzo was born. I got to catch him myself, which had been my secret wish. Midwife Jana made a few necessary stitches and doula Triin captured the moment of birth with the camera too.

New Mummy and Daddy are very grateful for this experience and excited to see how our life together with Kenzo will unfold.

Rubi sünnipäev

Dear Triin took part in the birth of our precious daughter, Rubi, on 15.02.2025.

In the middle of pregnancy I had the feeling and realisation that I still wanted a space-holder and someone who would offer feminine energy. A quick google led me to Triin.

The birth was a completely out-of-body experience for me. Today I am willing to go through it all again with such a lovely team as Triin and my partner. Right now I look back on that day only with good emotion — it held so much laughter, tears, humour and simply being.

Triin was a great help to me at every step and her calm nature and bright smile stay with me to this day! Very grateful — Rubi, Mari-Liis and Are.

Maarja lugu

Triin was present at the birth of my second child.

I considered for a long time whether I needed to involve a doula. I wished that this time I would be able to breathe through the contractions better and that the birth would leave a pleasant memory.

I found Triin's contact on the doulas' page and from the description she seemed to me a warm and friendly person. We met Triin once before the birth and that conversation was so lovely and genuine, as if I had known her for a long time.

During the birth Triin was a great help in breathing through the contractions and breathed along with me through everything. She helped with communicating with the hospital staff, held the warm pack, reminded me to drink water and encouraged me in every way. I am very happy that we involved a doula at the birth of our second child.

Laura lugu

I did not have a doula for support either at the birth or after it.

Today I can say that I would definitely take a doula to help after the birth, and especially for the first child (and especially if no grandmothers are nearby). A doula's encouragement and guidance would definitely have come in handy in the first weeks.

A doula can help with advice and hands-on support both with baby care and as a lactation consultant. In addition, it brings peace of mind and confidence.

I definitely recommend it.

Liisi lugu

I last gave birth a dozen years ago, and that (induced) birth experience (at the Central Hospital) was not exactly the most pleasant at the time.

This time I decided to take a doula to help at the birth, so I could be sure that nothing would get lost in the communication between me and the doctors. I already knew Triin, so it was easy to decide in her favour.

When labour began, Triin and I agreed that she would take me to the hospital herself. Triin was at our place within ten minutes, bundled us into the back seat of the car and we rushed to the hospital. We were at the hospital for half an hour and the baby was already here.

It turned out I needed the doula above all for myself. She guided me with my breathing during the car ride, in the hospital corridors and in the delivery room. My husband even got dizzy at the hospital, but Triin managed to support him so that he held up nicely and was a good support.

Today I would not recommend anyone go to give birth without a doula!

Kätlini lugu

Only at 38 weeks did my partner and I decide that we wanted to involve someone in the birth, since it was our first birth and I felt insecure before the process and knew that involving a doula or a private midwife would reassure me.

I got Triin's contact from my mother and got in touch with her. Triin answered very quickly and we came to a nice arrangement right away.

My first child was born by induction, meaning I had to be alone at the hospital, which scared me a lot. I got support from Triin through messages and at night, when things got more intense, I called her. Triin answered the phone right away, calmed me down and was an enormous support so I could get through the night alone.

In the morning I got into the delivery room. As the contractions were already quite painful, Triin immediately started giving me a back massage, which felt incredibly good and was a great help. Among other things, Triin also supported my partner, explained the process and encouraged my partner to help me.

Wonderful support from a warm person who is in it with all her heart!

Kadri lugu

After the baby was born and we got home from the hospital, we had a problem with breastfeeding, and the baby was also not gaining weight. As a new mother I was very worried and anxious.

I asked Triin for help and she responded immediately and came to our home. I got several different pieces of advice and tips, including how to make breastfeeding more comfortable. Triin also checked the baby's latch and shared useful information.

Triin's calm presence and caring nature had such a soothing effect on me. I really needed her home visit at that moment and I recommend that every new mother turn to Triin with any worry at all!

Eke sünd

Eke was born on the 25th of February at his home in Tallinn.

The contractions started quietly already on the 24th of February, but on the advice of my midwife we calmly went home and slept the night without worry.

The next evening the contractions started regularly and when the pain got really strong, we called Triin over as well.

Besides the fact that Triin was always there before and after the birth and took an interest in our wellbeing, she managed to be an unexpectedly great support during the birth. She gave us enough privacy but knew how to help right away when I ran out of ideas myself. I honestly cannot even imagine how I would have managed without Triin's help.

Triin helped me breathe through absolutely all the contractions and guided me so that the pain immediately became smaller. I am enormously grateful to Triin for this great and very important help.

I think exactly the same as my midwife thought, that a doula service should be available at every birth and funded by the state.

Rufuse sünd

Because my first birth was a very traumatic experience, I decided to take a doula for my second birth. A friend gave me Triin's contact and soon we met.

We clicked well and waited for the new baby to arrive. In the meantime we met again and she also did a home visit together with Kundalini yoga.

Finally the day came when the baby decided to start coming. Labour began quite intensely and we met at the maternity hospital. In the delivery room things got even more intense and Triin was the greatest help with everything. Back massage, a warm pack, suggesting positions and so on.

I honestly say that on the hardest day of my life I felt very held! The best decision.