“Erin made a strange and alien landscape feel like home, her warm and calm prescence a constant touchstone of support.   Her pain management strategies were very effective and she made my husband feel like an integral part of the process rather than a frustrated bystander.  There is something else she brings which goes far beyond the physical: She allows you to tap into the intense spirituality of birth because you’re in safe and experienced hands and can allow yourself to go there.  We will definitely be asking for her help when we have our second baby.”- Laura, first time mom”This is what I remember: Erin’s calm constant presence, her hand on my shoulder, her low soothing voice and her face next to mine as she helped me to realize what until that moment I only dreamed was possible- the power to labor and birth my baby in the way that felt right to me.  The support she gave to my partner and me was instumental-indeed essential- for our birth experience to be one that we will always treasure. I cannot imagine giving birth without it.”-Karen, about the birth of her second baby”Erin’s knowledge and understanding of the process of labor and the techniques used in natural labor were instrumental in creating an ideal birth experience for us.  Her assistance before, during and after the arrival of my son made our transition to a bigger family go smoothly and more pleasantly.  She also helped and encouraged my husband and daughter to participate along the way.  She gave without reservation, jumped in where I was at, and respected my laboring style.  Her assistance was practical, emotional and spiritual.  She is a natural at labor support and I believe that she did not choose her career as much as it has chosen her.”Trina, about her second birth.