"Hey Sutay, I actually went into labor the morning after my last yoga class with you. We were able to make it through without any interventions—the "keep up" exercises really helped me at the end with keeping the pushing going. I really enjoyed and appreciated the prenatal yoga classes with you, which helped me get ready for the birth." —Cynthia
"Teagan Matthew arrived three weeks early. I was able to have natural birth and we are both doing great! Thanks to the yoga classes I was able to breathe through the pain!" —Tammy
"I looked forward to Sutay's prenatal yoga class all week. I knew as soon as I arrived that I would be surrounded with understanding, acceptance, and peace. Not only was the class a place where I could stretch my sore body and relieve some of the physical stress associated with carrying a baby; it was a place I felt safe sharing my innermost concerns about my pregnancy, delivery, and motherhood."
"Sutay's mom-parent yoga class was a fabulous way for me to bond, relax, and exercise with my baby. Not only did my baby love the special mom time, he loved dancing with me and joining in the yoga stretches. I also gained a lot of confidence in my parenting skills and it was just so nice to be with a community of moms who were going through the same ups and downs and anxiety that I was as a first time mom. Also, the gentle exercise helped me get back in shape and feel good about my body again." —Emily
"Sutay's prenatal yoga class was truly the highlight of my pregnancy. Her gentle spirit, combined with her nursing background and life experiences of birthing around the world make her an excellent resource for expectant mothers wanting to connect with others through yoga. In addition to invaluable yoga and relaxation techniques, her classes provide a forum to connect with other mothers in sharing hopes, fears and questions in a supportive environment." —Nicole
"Sutay's prenatal yoga classes let me maintain and increase my strength and flexibility, stretch, and just relax. I met other pregnant women, and learned useful information about female anatomy and the mechanics of labor and delivery, which helped me to feel more prepared and confident in my body's ability to give birth naturally." Amy D.
"My daughter's birth turned out to be extremely difficult, and it's not an exaggeration to say that I don't know how we would have gotten through it without Sutay. Her support before, during, and after the birth were vital. During our stay in the NICU afterwards, the nurses commented on how wonderful Sutay had been during my labor and what a great advocate she was." —Amy S.
"As our doula, Sutay did a wonderful job of supporting both my husband and me during my labor and delivery. Her presence was very calming and grounding, and her experience and knowledge in the field of pregnancy and childbirth was very comforting to me. I think every pregnant mama should seriously consider finding a doula to support them during their pregnancy, and especially during their labor and delivery. It's so important to have another support person, in addition to one's partner." —Amy D.