My Nonprofit Reviews

Our son Evan was diagnosed prenatally with the life limiting diagnosis of Trisomy 13. We had no doubts about carrying to term. We sought help from the organization Be Not Afraid, who called Heather in to help support me. Before I met Heather, I had no clue what a doula even was or what they did. But we were so grateful to have her by our side during a birth where we truly did not know how long we would have with him.

Looking back, I don't know how I would've gotten through Evan's birth without Heather cheering me on and making sure I was comfortable. She took so many photos to document everything for our memory box.

Baby Evan was born alive. He lived for one week. Heather visited us, made us meals and did our laundry. After Evan passed away, she came out and stood up for us when the hospital wanted to take him to the morgue. We got to spend some extra time with him and made hand and footprint casts, got many more photos and memories we will cherish forever. We live about an hour from Pittsburgh, she came up for his funeral. I feel she really cares about the people she helps. We aren't just another number without a face to her. I am glad I met Heather and to have worked with Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas.

This photo is a tattoo I had done of a photo Heather took at Evan's birth.