1:1 Coaching with Mamabear Gina

Mama bear Gina is truly amazing to work with. I hired her around 32 weeks of pregnancy for my 2nd birth, and it was by far one of the best decisions my husband and I made! We had 2 prenatal visits with Gina before I delivered, and each time she walked into our home with such a loving, warm, and joyful personality ❤️. She always came in with her bright smile and spontaneous, yet funny stories. There was seriously never a dull moment with her. One thing I loved most working with Gina, was the fact that she could be so bubbly and animated one moment, and then kick right into gear when it came down the real deal. She literally owned that labor and delivery room. Her whole demeanor changed to be a bit more assertive to make sure the hospital staff were on board with my birthing plan. Her knowledge of medical terminology was great! She helped explain certain things to me in a way that I could better understand even throughout all my labor pains. I seriously commend her as my laboring lasted HOURSSSS! I'm sure she was tired, but she stood up with me in the wee hours of the morning, helping me cope with my labor pains, doing counter pressure with me and switching up my positions. Because of Gina, I was able to successfully have a VBAC 😊!! Seriously, without her knowledge, guidance and encouragement, I don't think I would've been able to do it without her. Thank you so much Gina 🥰❤️!! I'll be sure to hire you again if ever baby #3 decides to come into existence lol.

Auntie G was AMAZING with our 2nd birth. I wish she could have been with us for our first. She gave us helpful resources from the very beginning and postpartum. You will not regret having her by your side on your pregnancy and birth journey. So many laughs and joyful moments. Do not hesitate to have her with you! Seriously you need an Auntie G to be your guiding light when it feels as though no one else seems to get you during your pregnancy, birth, and as a mom. We love her!

Gina is amazing! I did extensive research and found the perfect Doula. From day one, she was very supportive and kind. Our home visits were very thorough & she went above & beyond to provide education, insight, and helpful tips. My first childbirth was amazing & everything I prayed for. She’s even followed up post birth & she has a heart of gold. I highly recommend her!

We hired Gina the doula for our second birth. She sets the bar high with expertise, professionalism, compassion, and knowledge. We couldn’t have done it without her and I recommend her services to anyone who is considering.

The education, comfort and care that you get with Gina is next level. She will not let you or your birthing partner walk through your pregnancy and birthing journey alone. So glad to have her as a part of our story.

Gina is amazing! She is part of the family now. This was my first pregnancy she made me and my husband feel supported and informed during the pregnancy and labor. She is definitely Mamabear 💜💕

Gina was a pleasure to work with! As first time parents we were so nervous going into our pregnancy and birth journey, Gina was the support we needed. She helped us feel informed going into the hospital for delivery which was super important to us. Having her there gave me so much confidence and peace of mind, I can’t imagine going through all without her. She truly is there to support the whole family!

Gina was amazing! She answered all my questions through out my pregnancy and was so encouraging and helpful through my birth. She checked up on us regularly and always has helpful things even when I didn’t know I needed something. I highly recommend her!!!

We appreciate Gina so much for providing her doula support services. We truly felt like she was invaluable to our baby's delivery. She was so encouraging and knowledgeable, and she captured photos of moments and memories we otherwise would definitely not have.... Priceless. We are grateful to have been able to share that very special moment with her!

Mama bear Gina is truly amazing to work with. I hired her around 32 weeks of pregnancy for my 2nd birth, and it was by far one of the best decisions my husband and I made! We had 2 prenatal visits with Gina before I delivered, and each time she walked into our home with such a loving, warm, and joyful personality ❤️. She always came in with her bright smile and spontaneous, yet funny stories. There was seriously never a dull moment with her. One thing I loved most working with Gina, was the fact that she could be so bubbly and animated one moment, and then kick right into gear when it came down the real deal. She literally owned that labor and delivery room. Her whole demeanor changed to be a bit more assertive to make sure the hospital staff were on board with my birthing plan. Her knowledge of medical terminology was great! She helped explain certain things to me in a way that I could better understand even throughout all my labor pains. I seriously commend her as my laboring lasted HOURSSSS! I'm sure she was tired, but she stood up with me in the wee hours of the morning, helping me cope with my labor pains, doing counter pressure with me and switching up my positions. Because of Gina, I was able to successfully have a VBAC 😊!! Seriously, without her knowledge, guidance and encouragement, I don't think I would've been able to do it without her. Thank you so much Gina 🥰❤️!! I'll be sure to hire you again if ever baby #3 decides to come into existence lol.

I am now six months postpartum from using Mamabear Doula Services… I waited to write my review because I want time to reflect on my experience and share truthfully. If I could describe my experience in one word, it would be MAGICAL. I don’t think my husband really understood the value that a doula brings to the entire birth experience, but one of the first things he said after I gave birth was that he could not have done it without her. And I said well that makes two of us. Throughout my pregnancy Miss Gina Answered all questions, and to put simply was a safe place through the whole process. I was able to have the birth of my dreams(natural with no Epidural). My water broke at 10:20pm and I was holding my baby at 11:20 AM. Every pregnancy for every person is different but I know Mamabear Doula had a huge impact on my delivery.

My husband and I had Gina as our doula in Fall 2022. As a first time mom, it was important to me to have an extra support person versed in childbirth to help guide us through this experience. Gina was absolutely wonderful! Extremely knowledgeable, professional but still super personable and really vibed well with me and my family. She helped me establish techniques that were instrumental in me being able to stick to my natural labor and Unmedicated birth plan. I would definitely recommend her care :)

Gina is an ANGEL! She was right by my side through my first birth and the first few days! She was so helpful and comforting. I am so happy I chose her to be my doula.

I was absolutely terrified at the thought of a natural (vaginal) birth. With such little time between finding Gina as my doula and having to give birth, I didn’t think I would be mentally prepared to have my baby. Gina absolutely helped all of those doubts and fears melt away. I was in labor for 57 hours and because of her help with preparation, I was able to go 24 hours through contractions on my own at home, while cleaning and doing laundry lol. She helped put me in positions that took so much of the pain away, as well as know the perfect pressure points when massaging to relieve pain. Because of her, I am confident in growing my family someday.

So thankful we crossed paths with Gina! She did an amazing job serving my husband and I as our doula. Gina is very knowledgeable, supportive, and creates a safe space for clients to voice their cares and concerns. She makes you feel right and home and provides the right tools and resources to empower you throughout the whole journey. I highly recommend her services and look forward to working with her again in the future!

Gina was an amazing doula to me in the birth of my 4th baby. She is proactive, attentive, and super positive. She went above and beyond for me and I highly recommend her!

We appreciate Gina so much for providing her doula support services. We truly felt like she was invaluable to our baby's delivery. She was so encouraging and knowledgeable, and she captured photos of moments and memories we otherwise would definitely not have.... Priceless. We are grateful to have been able to share that very special moment with her!

Gina, she is a gem 💎!!! I felt supported in every stage. During pregnancy, during labor and even during my postpartum journey. I don't think my experience would've went as well if I didn't have her in my corner. She is hands on, she is knowledgeable, personable, and you can tell that she loves what she does. I had an amazing, positive, and inspiring birth experience with her help, and support. I highly recommend!

There are so many things I can say of my experience of having a Doula in my labor, and one of them is that Regina Higgs (Gina) is made for this. She definitely knows what she’s doing, the confidence that she transmits is contagious. My family and I are very grateful for all the support she gave us on the big day, it was like an angel sent from God. I really recommend this Doula because on those moments you need someone to have your back so you can focus more in the moment you will see your baby’s face. Thank you Gina!

Definitely recommend her services!! Gina and I connected through labor of love doula services💕 having her as a doula helped me achieve the natural/ unmedicated birth I've always envisioned. My first birthing experience was very traumatic ending in an unexpected emergency c-section💔 This time I wanted to avoid any unnecessary interventions, so I knew I had to hire a labor assistant, who understood what I wanted to achieve this second time around, especially because I was going for an unmedicated VBAC, which is unfavorable in many hospitals. Gina understood exactly the birth I wanted and was very supportive of it. I hired her at 28 weeks and leading up until it was time for baby to be born, she was very consistent with answering any questions I had and very knowledgeable of the birth I wanted to achieve. When I went into active labor I contacted her right away and she met me at the hospital in less than 20 mins after I arrived, considering we both lived about 45mins from hospital. My labor progressed pretty quickly but because of babies position the pushing phase went on for hourrss 😩 literally lol. I was getting restless and relentless, the pain was becoming unbearable, I thought the birth I envisioned was going to end in another c-section😕 Gina reassured me that I was going to for sure push this baby out and that's exactly what happened! She was not only helpful physically but also emotionally and spiritually. Her words of encouragement help put my mind at ease. I will forever be grateful for her support while giving birth to my first son💙

Gina is an angel and you should not hesitate to hire her as your doula! She helped me achieve my goal of 100% drug free natural child birth and was instrumental in guiding me (and my husband) through delivery. Words cannot describe how highly I recommend her services!!

I would not have been able to push through in labor and achieve my desire of a natural birth without Gina! I felt well prepared for my birth as in our sessions before labor, she had a handbook that gave a lot of information around labor and its stages as well as different techniques to manage pain that we practiced. We went over a birth plan, but also if my ideal situation didn’t happen, other options so I could make sound decisions for myself. She was reliable and responsive to any questions I had outside of our sessions too. In the days leading up to my due date she would check in with us and recommend things to do during that time such as the Miles circuit. When I felt I needed to go to the hospital in the early hours of the morning, she picked up the phone ready to jump in to her supportive role. As prepared as I felt, my labor ended up being long as my contractions weren’t progressing as strongly as they needed to and not only did I not want an epidural but the epidural likely would’ve slowed my progression even more. She was so helpful with coaching me and being a support to not only me but my husband as well on how we could work through this unexpected hiccup. Members of the staff at the hospital commented on how impressed they were with how I was able to work through the techniques Gina recommended and birth my baby. I absolutely loved the exhilaration and empowered feeling I felt being able to accomplish my natural birth and I am grateful that Gina was my doula. 10s across the board for her!

I highly recommend Gina. From the moment we first connected, she brought such a calming, supportive presence to my pregnancy and birth experience. Throughout my labor, Gina was a constant source of encouragement. She instinctively knew what I needed—whether it was physical support or reassurance. She created a peaceful, empowering atmosphere in the delivery room and seamlessly navigated me through various birthing positions. Even after the birth, she continued to be an incredible resource, answering questions, and checking in to make sure we were adjusting well as a new family. If you're looking for a doula who is professional, kind, and truly passionate about what she does, Gina is your girl!

I had my son via Fertility treatments as a 40 plus first time mom. Regina provided excellent support both educational and emotional to me during the pregnancy process and after the birth of my son. It was good to have the extra support outside of doctors to help me advocate for myself and answer my many questions. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who wants a champion to walk with them through this pregnancy and birth process.

Gina was great! During labor and delivery, she made sure all questions were answered and everything that the hospital staff was doing was explained to us. It was comforting to have her there. This experience was priceless.

Hiring Gina was the best decision I could have made for me and my baby. For me, it was really important to have a natural vaginal birth without medication. I didn’t want to feel like I was just having things done to me without consent or lack of control over my situation. I wanted it to be something I prepared for and had some knowledge about how I could make informed choices in the situation. I didn’t think it would be easy. My cousin who had recently given birth suggested I hire a doula to help. It sounded like exactly what I would need to prepare for birth and have someone be an advocate for me while I was in a state that I may feel vulnerable and out of control. I interviewed a few different agencies and doulas. To me it was clear after talking to Gina that I wasn’t going to find anyone else better for the job. Prior to birth she came out and coached my partner and I about different birth positions and suggestions to help my body and baby be prepared for labor. She gave us resources to help better understand the process. During labor and delivery she was the support I needed to get through the process. She was very patient with me even when I wasn’t feeling up to doing what she knew would help. She was reassuring and supportive the whole time. At one point around 9 cm I thought I wanted some medication and she basically helped distract me. There is no way I would have been able to have a natural unmediated birth without her. I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome doula who is the best cheerleader and support crew member when you need it the most.

When the doula I initially hired fell through, I was very fortunate to find Regina as my backup labor support doula. As one can imagine, I was anxious about securing another doula a month and a half before my due date. This was my first baby and I had some fears about pursuing a natural delivery and feeling advocated for. However, I was very much reassured when I got to interview Regina. She seemed like the perfect fit! She was super energetic and involved from day 1, and promptly arranged to meet to discuss our labor plans with my husband and I. Our meetings were very informative. We discussed in length our birth plan, any desired interventions and practiced comfort techniques and positions. She also followed up with me weekly, which made me feel extremely cared for. When I went in to labor, she was just a text/a phone call away, inquiring about how I was coping and advising me when to go to the hospital assuring us that she would be en route when the time came. Even though my labor and delivery didn’t turn out exactly as expected (I eventually had to have a C-section) I am forever grateful that Regina was there for me. She helped me put all of the skills I learned to practice, during my lengthy and exhausting labor. Despite everything I felt very accomplished that I was able to let my body do the what it was made to do for as long as I was able. And the end result was the birth of my beautiful healthy baby girl. Regina continued to check on me well after the delivery and scheduled a postpartum visit where we discussed, healing and coping post partum, breast feeding hacks and even baby wearing. For anyone that is seeking a caring and compassionate labor person, look no further, Regina is the doula for the job. I highly recommended her for your labor support needs and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again in the future.

We couldn’t have asked for a more attentive doula than Auntie Gina! As first time parents, Gina kept us grounded during the entire process. We simply cannot sing her praises high enough. She fit perfectly into our plans and felt like a kindred spirit from jump. Gina allowed us a tremendous amount of grace and went to bat for us something special during our delivery. Have is a number of options to help prepare for delivery and sat with us through a few false alarms. If you’re looking for someone that is going to advocate for YOU, your needs and what’s best for your family Auntie Gina is the one! Should we decide have another addition to the family it’s Gina to the rescue!