Tigist was a great help to us in the birth of our third child last month. She came to our house for two prenatal visits during which we discussed our plans and expectations for labor and birth, as well as practiced coping techniques. We were most interested in learning about massage and how to use the rebozo and she showed us both – and helped us apply them during labor (although the baby came just as we were starting with the rebozo). She found and sent us information on questions that we asked during the prenatal visits. She also came to our house for a postpartum visit, brought food, massaged my back (sore from breastfeeding and carrying the baby around all the time), and debriefed the birth and how things were going since. She has a lot of experience with natural childbirth and was very knowledgeable and reassuring. She is soft-spoken and unassuming. We are thankful to have been able to have her with us for this birth.

— Mandi.

As a client of Tigist’s, I have been fortunate to benefit from Tigist’s competence and commitment to evidence-based care. My husband and I were referred to Tigist for doula services by our trusted midwife, who recommended Tigist based on her level of experience, expertise, and professional reputation. In preparing for my first labor and childbirth, Tigist has proven to be an invaluable resource in presenting and discussing objective, evidence-based information for our consideration, without bias or judgment toward decisions we make. She readily offers evidence-based resources where appropriate and supports our eagerness to educate ourselves. This has been beyond helpful for my husband and me in our preparation to better understand the vast amount of pertinent information related to labor and childbirth and make educated decisions that provide us with peace of mind. While navigating this information to develop an informed birth plan, I have grown to view Tigist as a trusted “coach” for my labor and childbirth experience due not only to her supportive role, but primarily due to her character. Tigist is a calming presence who is encouraging and supportive, fosters a judgment-free environment, and exemplifies professionalism and integrity. Tigist has effectively taught us about the ‘Labor Roadmap’ and evidence-based coping and comfort methods through the different stages of labor, answering our questions and guiding us as we try these methods in advance so that we are best prepared for labor when the time comes. She is clear and confident in her instruction. She remains calm under pressure and is a steady hand, setting the tone for her clients to follow suit, remaining at ease even during this new, challenging and physically taxing experience.

— Anonymous