My spouse and I booked with her as doula clients and found her childbirth classes informative and tailored to our needs and interests. A few weeks prior to the birth, we experienced a sudden, tragic loss of a beloved pet and Exie was so empathic and sent a caring and meaningful card…She was a safe, supportive presence every step of the grueling way… I wondered if the nursing/midwife team would feel comfortable with my having a doula, but Exie is an excellent communicator and so respectful in all of her interactions that I could sense the nursing staff feeling very comfortable around her. My labor went long and Exie was so helpful in making sure my husband got breaks to eat and she arranged her own breaks to be as seamless as possible. Every time I encountered another hardship in my labor, she was there providing support and recommendations to keep me going physically and mentally…When Exie came for the post-birth appointment to process my experience, it was so valuable and meaningful. I know I would have come away with a traumatic birth experience without her. 

Having Exie as our doula was absolutely the best decision we’ve ever made regarding the birth of our daughter. Exie knows her stuff and is very thorough in her practice. She was so patient with me and knew exactly how to help me stick to my birth plan and advocated for me when it came to explaining my beliefs 

My husband and I were beyond pleased with Exie’s presence throughout my pregnancy and birthing experience. Her wisdom and guidance helped prepare us for all the aspects, emotional and physical, of labor and birth. Exie brings with her a strength and calmness that creates the most positive and peaceful environment to give birth in.

Exie also offered terrific emotional support and really helped me to rise above the intensity of labor and stay calm and centered. She stayed with me and my family throughout the whole process and was a big help with communicating my desires and birth preferences to the doctors and nurses. They were so impressed with Exie and said she was the best Doula that had ever worked with! Exie was also so personable with my family and really blended well with my birth team.

My husband and I have had Exie Buehler as our doula for both of our children’s births…When writing the birth plan together we were able to discuss different scenarios and what preferences we would have in each situation. Exie has attended many births so she personally can walk you through many possible outcomes and the choices you may be confronted with. So many things happen so quickly during labor and delivery it can be a challenge for us as the parents to process it and make quick decisions. Having Exie at your side to keep you calm and talk you through the contractions or say this is what’s happening now and tell you in words you understand helps tremendously. It helped us to stay focused and tuned into the quick changes occurring.

On my 39th week I went in for my doctors visit and I suffered from high blood pressure…they wanted to induce me if my blood pressure did not go down.  This is one of the uncontrollable circumstances that Exie and I talked about.  Although I was scared, I knew what was going on, and was able to make informed decision because of the information she provided me.  I immediately notified her about the situation….Long story short I deliver my baby boy that afternoon without any pain medication or being restricted to the bed. I knew I couldn’t have done this if it wasn’t for Exie.  She provided the mental and physical support I needed.  Thank you Exie!

We were thrilled with Exie’s services and highly recommend her… I appreciated how Exie was able to involve my husband in everything and to reassure him… Exie also helped my pain level immensely through massage and heat therapy, and also told me occasionally to get in the bathtub or shower for pain relief. While my birth ended in a c-section because the baby’s head was turned (and refused to move despite lots of positioning), Exie remained through the c-section and came to talk to us afterward and even helped me get started with nursing.

My husband and I were both so thankful to have Exie with us at our son’s birth.  Neither one of us knew what to expect or what questions to ask but Exie walked us through the creation of our birth wishes and was very thorough in discovering our vision for labor and delivery.  We enjoyed meeting with her as we prepped for the birth but from the moment I called Exie at 4-5 am in labor she was worth her weight in gold.  It was such a blessing to have a couple of hours at home with her at my side before heading to the birth center.  She came with an endless supply of suggestions and patience both of which came very much in handy during the day.  Her constant presence and confidence was comforting to both of us.  She always seemed to ready to help or to just let me do what I was doing and never got in my way or took the place of my husband.  If and when we ever have another I will certainly be on the phone right away!  

It was very important to me that the experience be as natural as possible. Exie was seamless in helping this become a reality. Having someone by your side who is completely there for you through an experience that cannot be fully explained is absolutely priceless. Exie was an amazing advocate, worked well with the whole hospital staff and made me laugh, relax and appreciate the experience. In addition she was great with my husband. She worked as a team member with him in helping our son come into this world in an easy, relaxed manner. Once our son was born she taught us baby massage which has been so helpful. Exie has so many talents with her knowledge of massage and of being a Doula it’s is so important to have her on your team.

My husband and I connected with her right away, and she was very helpful with providing information and moral support leading up to the delivery. She was so organized when we arrived at the hospital and knew what I needed before I had to ask. Far from diminishing my husband’s role, I felt that she was able to guide him in helping me throughout the labor. Her words of positive encouragement during difficult moments and her gentle sense of humor when the baby arrived-even after being up all night- were greatly appreciated!  She has also proven to be a true professional in her massage services, working creatively to continue her massage even when a fussy baby kept interrupting our session.  I would highly recommend Exie’s services and look forward to her help in the birth of our future children.

My husband and I were so fortunate to have Exie present at the birth of both our children. We were new to the idea of a doula when we were pregnant with my son. We looked into it after my sister-in-law recommended it and during our birthing class our teacher mentioned it (and when we asked she recommended Exie). The prenatal support Exie gave us was fantastic. As first time parents we had no idea what to expect with the pregnancy and she was there to answer most of our questions. She is always researching new studies to give us the best information out there. I was induced ten days late with my son. The labor went well until the last couple minutes of pushing. Exie was such an amazing support for my husband during that time.
With our second pregnancy we knew right away we wanted to have Exie with us during the birth of our daughter. 

I have been working with these guys since years now! With Exie is nothing short of wonderful!  My husband and I had a great experience with Exie at the birth of our second child.  I ended up with a doctor that I was less than enthusiastic about, but having Exie’s support made up for his shortcomings.  Exie was encouraging, positive, and tireless.  In addition, she was very helpful with advice prior to the baby’s birth.  I also recovered much faster after the birth of my second child in comparison to the birth of my first child in which I did not have a doula.  I would highly recommend Exie to anyone considering a doula; she will help make your birth plan a reality.   

At my first ultrasound I learned I was expecting twins. The next week at my next mid-wife visit I were informed that it was very uncommon to have a natural twin birth. I was confused and scared as I were labled high risk and shuffled within the office to an OB only to learn that I would need to find a new practice to fit our hopes of a natural birth. Exie researched practices, made phone calls to mid-wifery services and continually calmed my nerves. Within a week we found a new practice that agreed to honor my wishes of a natual birth. 

Exie’s warm, calm demeanor was a comfort to both of us, and her coaching combined with the accupressure and massage techniques helped me to stay strong and focus on the ultimate goal rather than the pain of labor. My husband continues to be very grateful for the support and guidance he received as well, even down to the little things, like being reminded to rest while he could and to eat periodically…I continue to use the infant massage techniques she taught me on my daughter.
I really can’t adequately express how much Exie brought to the birth experience, but I will say that I would never consider giving birth without a doula again, and can’t see myself working with anyone other than Exie. Her warmth and caring were exactly what I needed as I went through the birth process.