"How can I express in words everything this amazing woman has done for me and my little family. She gave us our beautiful rainbow baby the way we wanted to have him. She helped bring so much peace and encouragement my entire pregnancy. She always greeted us with the brightest of smiles and the warmest hugs even when she may have been coming off a long night as a midwife. She is truly a wonderful woman who is an amazing midwife."
-- Jessica Hillhouse, midwifery client
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"Penelope is a gifted and deeply spiritual midwife. She greets every Motherbaby as teachers, every birth as a holy event. She is also an excellent clinician - able to read the subtle cues of the body and offer support and guidance. Penelope has the heart and hands of a true midwife. I highly recommend her to any family!"
-- Chloe French, CPM, Maternidad La Luz
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"It was a wonderful experience to have Penelope’s calming presence at the birth of our little girl. She was near me through the entire labor and delivery and somehow managed to give me just the right amount of space to allow me to do what I needed to do. My husband was by my side as well and was helpful in his own way but neither of us had been a part of a birth before so it put us much more at ease to have Penelope there with us. Having someone by my side who is so knowledgeable about the birthing process allowed me to attain an inner focus that I don’t think I would have been able to achieve had she not been there. I couldn’t have asked for a better birth experience and Penelope is a large part of why it was so successful."
-- Lisa, Doula client, Seattle Washington
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"Penelope is a sweet loving midwife that will stand by the mother no matter what. She will give her best to provide an amazing experience. She has a deep understanding on the effect of this experience on the mother’s life. Penelope thrives to a more holistic and natural approach of perinatal care while empowering women in their choices. She puts all her heart and soul in the care she provides!"
-- Mariana Cerqueria, Medical Doctor, Maternidad La Luz
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"Me and my husband are always grateful for the moments Penelope was there during the birth of our twin daughters.  Prenatal Ayurveda classes were relaxing and thought provoking for me. Both my mind and body became relaxed. I met other moms to share thoughts and experiences of our pregnancies. Her prenatal and postnatal massages were relaxing and refreshing to my mind and body.  I am really happy and grateful that we had Penelope as our doula during my labor and delivery even though it ended in a c-section.  She was always there to give us hope, support and to keep us calm and relaxed during my labor pain. She was a great moral support in the OR. The way she chanted prayers according to my tradition when the babies were born was a heart touching moment for me. My opinion it is always good to have a doula whether it is a c-section or a vaginal birth."
-- Chella, Doula Client, Redmond Washington.
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"Penelope's birth room is one of quietness and gratitude with the client leading each step of the way."
-- Maternidad La Luz birth team