She has this amazing gift to pull everyone together to enjoy the moment and support the mom and one another…
I am an Obstetrician. I deliver about 100 babies a year and have the most amazing “job”. Many of the births I have “performed” were attended by doulas.
I met Viji the another night as we joyfully worked together with a laboring mom and her husband during their labor. It was a beautiful birth. But…this post is about Viji! The moment I entered the room I felt a warm, positive, spiritual energy. Viji has a lovely, engaging, warm glow. It is contagious. She so attentively supported the laboring mom and from my point of view did what almost NO other doulas do— she was there to support EVERYONE! She interacted warmly and caringly with dad, our awesome L&d nurse, the doctor (me). She has this amazing gift to pull everyone together to enjoy the moment and support the mom and one another.
Word of warning. Snatch her up quick
I have never been a doc to actually recommend a doula, but I have always been supportive when patients ask me the value. Now I have worked w Viji I will be recommending her to most of my patients. And I have many…….
Holly N., Doctor (El Camino Mountain View)
I would without hesitation suggest you snatch her up…
Viji is one of the most knowledgeable, understanding and kind people that I know. I love to see people like Viji work in the birth profession because she realizes what a privilege and blessing it is when someone ask her to be there for them at the birth, or afterward when the baby comes home.
I always say ” there is a special doula for everyone” but I can honestly say that Viji would be a special doula for anyone and everyone. She has this lovely gentle presence, kind and lovely way about her. She is genuinely interested in who ever is speaking to her and she is totally present in the conversation. She truly loves her work and always joyful and happy when speaking about her passion. Each of her clients are treated with respect as she focuses on their individual expectations and needs and without any judgement. She does it with such professionalism that is difficult to find sometimes when you are looking.
If you are contemplating having a birth doula or any of the other services that Viji offer I would without hesitation suggest you snatch her up:-)
She is truly a special person and spiritually just a good and loving person.
Noreen McCarthy
www.bayareanightdoulas.com
She has set me on the path to be the version of myself beyond this pregnancy…
I moved to the Bay from NYC towards the last part of my pregnancy. I just wish I met her sooner!! Her empathy, knowledge and understanding of Ayurveda/pregnancy/labor and motherhood is like nothing I’ve ever seen before — and I’ve spent thousands of dollars hiring some fo the best practitioners in the East Coast.
She made a HUGE difference in understanding my mental state, owning my body and trusting nature. With her, you’re not just getting a doula or pregnancy support – you’re getting a beautiful sneak peek into your own lifelong healing. She has set me on a path to be the best version of myself beyond this pregnancy and for that I’m eternally grateful.
Forever thankful to you…
Words cannot express how grateful all of us are to you. You are amazing. When I looked into your eyes during the birth I saw God and it comforted me. This is your divine calling, and we somehow had the good fortune to cross paths with you. Forever thankful to you, for everything.
Ping O.
Several nurses, the anesthesiologist, and midwife, all asked me for her contact information because they were blown away by her skills as a doula…
I just gave birth the day before yesterday and still felt the need to write this reference for my fantastic doula as soon as possible. I am still stunned as to what she helped me achieve. After an undesirable and painful c-section three years ago, I was determined to have a VBAC this time around. As things started to fall into place regarding basic requirements for a VBAC, I then decided to go one step further and try for an unmedicated, natural birth. It must have been fate that I Viji and I connected only one month before my delivery. A doula with Viji’s expertise is usually booked up one year in advance. Not only is she ridiculously knowledgeable about everything related to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, she has a magical instinct about the body and handles each second of prenatal, labor, and postpartum care with precision and detail. I knew the day I met her that she would be the perfect birth attendant for me. She’s so easy to talk to, very caring, and incredibly humble. You can tell that she is passionate about being a doula and perfected and studied every aspect of her job. Viji went above and beyond the call of duty for me. Before I went into labor, she visited my husband and I and described in detail how labor would likely unfold, how to handle labor contractions through breathing and exercise, which vitamins and supplements would likely make labor easier for me, and she addressed and eased every concern I had. At times I would text or email her in the middle of the night and she would still respond within seconds! She always had my best interests at heart. When I told her that I may have a problem getting to the hospital, without hesitation, she offered to pick me up from my home and take me herself, and join me at ANY point during my labor (even the early stages).
In addition to mastering the challenging role of a doula, Viji used her deep knowledge of Ayurveda and essential oils to help me through my labor. From the onset of my contractions, she rubbed all sorts of soothing 100% grade essential oils on me and she knew very well how each would help my labor progress smoothly. Her instincts were 100% correct because my experience turned out to be very unusual. My entire labor lasted only 9 hours and I only had to push for 15 minutes, which apparently is unheard of for first time VBACs. Through every minute of my labor, Viji offered moral support, massage support, emotional encouragement, and her profound medical knowledge. I honestly believe that my body labored quickly and efficiently because she guided me every step of the way. The staff at UCSF and they were incredibly impressed with her. Several nurses, the anesthesiologist, and midwife, all asked me for her contact information because they were blown away by her skills as a doula. As if that wasn’t enough, she personally encapsulated my placenta and delivered the capsules and some homemade essential oil blends and bath salts to my home the day after I gave birth.
I feel blessed to have had Viji with me at my son’s birth, and am so grateful to her for helping me achieve a successful VBAC.
Rupa P.