“I believe in a supportive birth environment that feels safe and empowering. No woman is the same and every woman deserves to make informed choices for what is best for her childbirth experience. My mission is to hold space for mothers and fathers to experience their birth journey’s as healthily and authentically as possible.”

“Z is more than educated in her chosen field. She is kind, compassionate, and dedicated, truly caring about her client. The support and care she offered throughout my labor experience was truly the most beautiful thing. She was so calm, collected and compassionate. She encouraged and supported me using my voice, made sure I was comfortable, empowered, and educated. Making sure my questions were answered and explained to my understanding. I will definitely be reaching out to her for every baby I have in the future and would recommend her to anyone and everyone willing to listen. ”

“ Working with Zhaklina was such a wonderful experience! She is extremely caring and has a strong degree of empathy that was so helpful during the final stages of pregnancy and through the labor process. Months before delivery, she compiled helpful resources and was available to answer any questions I had. If she didn’t have the answer, she was quick to reach out to her network and do thorough searches to find the right answer. Prior to delivery, she sat down with me and asked questions about my hopes, fears, and desires for my birthing experience. Her thoughtful questions allowed me to dig deep and thoughtfully consider my ideal birth experience and also the “why” behind it so she could better support me. It helped us align when it came to labor and delivery because she truly understood what I desired and helped me advocate for those things in the “heat of the moment.”
She never pushed me in any specific direction, but instead empowered me to explore my own thinking and come to a decision, which I sincerely appreciated. Having Zhaklina in the room providing support, encouragement, and hands-on comfort made my birthing experience unforgettable. She knew the birthing environment was important to me to activate my other senses such as smell and sight, so she created a peaceful and serene environment for me at the hospital. After delivery, Zhaklina was by our side and stayed until we were comfortably settled into our postpartum room. When we put all our focus on the labor and delivery event, we sometimes forget that afterwards, we may also need help and support. It was so wonderful having Zhaklina there in the recovery area to help us settle in as a family.”