Shelby Springer

Shelby was our doula and birth photographer for our son. We had experienced two prior pregnancy losses and after finding out we were expecting again, I looked into hiring a doula. I wanted someone else there with us who had experienced labor and delivery who could be there to help guide us and advocate for me. Shelby kindly helped us understand our options and was supportive of our decisions. She was such a sweet addition to my labor experience. She was supportive and I am so glad she was there to capture our labor and delivery. I will forever cherish the pictures of our son's first moments outside of the womb. The raw emotions Shelby captured are so special to me. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a doula and/or birth photographer

Shelby is truly heaven-sent. From the moment we had our first meeting, everything about her felt right. Her aura and knowledge were wholesome, we knew instantly that she was the perfect doula for us. Connecting with her was easy but what pleased me the most was her presence, reassurance, sensitivity to my needs, compassion, intelligence, and dedication during my labor and birth. She communicated, advocated, and assisted us during our transition from the birth center to the hospital. Also her interaction with the medical staff was second to none. She made me feel seen and heard. She was hands on from the moment she arrived and didn't leave my side until our baby made it safely and I was stable and comfortable. She was so attentive to details and went above and beyond. We are so grateful that our paths aligned with her. She provided the emotional and physical comfort and support that we needed as first-time parents.

I am forever so thankful for Shelby. She is such an incredible human being and birth worker. Before even signing on to have her as my doula, she offered her support and encouragement in showing me that I had many options available to me and my choice of birth. She is one of the greatest reasons that I was able to choose differently for myself this time. I planned for a VBA3C, and I ended up finding a homebirth midwife with her help. She was willing to be by my side regardless of where I chose to birth, but I was able to make HBA3C an option for myself. During my pregnancy, she was always there to encourage me and remind me of my goals. I never felt alone in the decision I had made. She was timely to my birth when it was nearly precipitous, beyond helpful in making me feel more grounded and centered during intense moments in labor, and all the while she was able to capture some beautiful photos of my labor and birth that I will be able to keep near to my heart for my entire lifetime. I'm so thankful to know Shelby. She is truly one of the best.

I would 100% recommend Shelby as your photographer/videographer or doula! She did an amazing job documenting our birth and im so glad I had her there to capture such amazing and precious memories. She is very calm and respectful of your birth environment. Would highly highly recommend!! Shelby is a gem :)

Shelby was so incredible. I could not have asked for better. Our family was so lucky to have her present at the birth of our little one. She helped me feel confident in every decision I made along the way and I felt like I had the best birth I could've asked for. ??

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Shelby. From the moment, even before, she became my doula, she was so supportive. Always there to respond to any questions I may have had. I had a pretty traumatic birth with my son, and she listened and help me understand what we could do differently this pregnancy. She always had different options, and advice. Never invalidating me, or my experience. She helped me stay positive and educated about every little thing. During labor Shelby stayed by mine and my partner's side. She was so encouraging when I really thought I could not do it. She comforted me, made me feel calm, and safe. And just has such a passion for what she does. I will always recommend Shelby 1000 times over. I really could not imagine my birth without her. She was simply wonderful.

Shelby was present at the birthing of my most recent child. And I cannot commend her enough on her work. She was very comforting and calming. As this was my first experience in a non-hospital setting to deliver, it was great having her there to guide and comfort us. She was caring and respectful of our family time but also she was there and ready to assist in any way to help with the process of bringing a new life into this world.  When you are doing something as important, challenging, rewarding, and amazing as this your gonna want a professional in your corner helping you along the way. That professional is Shelby Springer. Shelby was amazing and I cannot express how grateful I am to have had her there and to lean on her for support.

My final pregnancy, Shelby started her doula journey. My labors have been tough physically and emotionally - knowing Shelby for over 10 years (and her being my main lady during one of my labors already) I knew I needed her. The professionalism, the tough love that I needed & the compassion - helped tremendously. My babe decided to come at 31 weeks, and I called Shelby to be by my side til they transported me to a different hospital. The comfort, the love & safety I felt knowing she'd put the doctors and nurses in their place because once things happened I was no longer able to speak due to my shock. The constant checking in through my NICU journey & once we got home, amazed me. i'm so thankful for having Shelby apart of my team.

On 01/13/22 I was induced. To deliver my Baby Girl Jolene Athena because she sadly passed away @ 39 weeks. Shelby was called by a local midwife & was asked if she would support me through my birth. Shelby said Yes! She was Great support though out my whole labor & after birth. Shelby took photos all though out my stay. I was able to stay relaxed & had no worries about having a hand to hold, reminds to breathe and taking photos because she was there. Shelby took beautiful photos and she was able to share my story though her eyes afterwards. I'm forever greatful Shelby was there for our family and I was recommended hiring Shelby to all expecting moms!