Virginia was a great help for us in the first days after the birth of our son. There are moments when you just feel so inexperienced and a little helpless with a newborn during the first weeks. Virginia definitely stabilized our situation, helped us find a rhythm and routine with our son early on. We highly appreciated her emotional and hands-on support. Especially, she was of great support with breastfeeding. Her experience and good advice guided us through the first days with getting used to breastfeeding for both mummy and our little boy. Thanks again Virginia!
Natalie and Tobias
"Virginia has done a wonderful job teaaching herbal medicine classes for us
at Living Tree Midwifery School here in Las Cruces New Mexico. She takes her breadth
of knowledge and makes using herbs easy to understand for beginners. Many of our
moms have enjoyed her classes and teaching style, and are now using herbal
medicine with their families. We look forward to having her back!
Kamy Shaw, CPM
Director, Living Tree Midwifery School
Director, Living Tree Midwifery School
"Virginia came to us when I had my third son and I wish that I met her
earlier. I had never used a doula before, but always heard good things --- what I got was so much more. I called Virginia my "rent-a-mom without the guilt (and nagging)" -- she came in did the cooking, laundry, and took care of my infant, so that I could close my eyes and get the rest that I desperately needed without a second thought or feeling bad that someone else was doing all the work or that I had to entertain. There was no need to explain or teach or show Virginia anything, she came in a did everything that I thought I needed, and some things that I didn't even know I needed but which were done. She was right there for me, helping me breastfeed and keeping me motivated to pump even when I didn't want to. She was great with my older kids too, and made great meals that the whole family loved. She has such a peaceful calming presence and brought so much to our household, that I remember counting the minutes until she arrived and so saddened when it was time for her to go. We really appreciated her time here and I can see her added value to any family that she works with as a doula or in any other capacity".
Lesley, Maplewood, New Jersey
I was privileged to have Virginia’s support at the birth of my second child. After a long night of laboring, I told her that I wanted to do the work she did. Two years later I was working as a doula and childbirth educator. I continue to be as honored to work with Virginia as I was to include her in my son’s birth eight and a half years ago. In all those years, she is one of only a handful of practitioners that has seen our family through all stages of wellness and met our many needs from an herbal and holistic perspective.
Jennifer Santos-Kraft
