Testimonials

“Time to give a big shout-out to the people who have been imperative to the success of my recovery. Thank you ERIKA WHITTAKER who held my vision for healing and provided amazing care—nourishing food, massage, quiet space, inspiring conversation, ice at the wee hours of the night, homeopathic and Bach Flower remedies, reassurance when something odd popped up, dog walks, errands and household chores. FOREVER GRATEFUL.” — Louri Bunting. Ketchum, Idaho

“I was so worried how I will cope after I got hurt and found out I needed surgery on my leg. I was immobile for a few days, and needed help. My friends said they would be there for me with anything I needed, but how could I know what I will need? SV Helping Hands came to the rescue - 3 days of everything taken care of for me helped me get back on my feet and to a point where I knew how to accept my friends’ generous offer to help. But I don’t know how I could have done it the first few days without Erika.” — Devra Mary. Hailey, Idaho

“Erika came to our rescue after my Dad’s surgery and recovery in Hailey. She made delicious and healthy meals, walked the dog, helped my Dad with his Physical Therapy, kept the house organized, cleaned, and most importantly was a calming force in our family and motivated my Dad to get well. I highly recommend Erika and Helping Hands for any assistance a household or business might need. She is reliable, competent and a trusted person.” — Tracy Plowman. New York, NY

“Unfortunately, I have had to undergo multiple surgeries over the last few years but fortunately, I had Erika on my side to help me through all of them. She fulfills my every need on so many levels. Erika is very knowledgeable, kind, comforting, and brings Calm and reassurance to my house as soon as she enters. She is easy to be around, always there when I need her but knows when I need my private time and space. She is respectful of my habits and I trust her with anything. I'm so glad I have her in my life.” — Anne Edmondson. Sun Valley, ID

“After the birth of my first son and underestimating the needs of the postpartum period, I knew that I wanted a different experience for my second child. Erika as our postpartum doula was perfectly the solution we needed! Erika anticipated what I needed before I even knew myself — the precise thing a postpartum brain needs!! Whether it was holding the baby while I napped, washing dishes, preparing a nutritious meal or a sitz bath for me, sharing knowledge about breastfeeding or newborn cues, I felt safe and cared for by Erika. Her energy and presence were reassuring, not to mention her incredible intuition and healing nature, which put me and my infant son (my husband and older son, too!) at ease. Anytime Erika was in our home, or even just knowing that she would be back again soon, I felt so confident and secure. My second postpartum experience could not have been more different than my first -restful and peaceful, thanks to Erika as our postpartum doula - the absolute best gift to our family!” — Rene Thomas Smey, Sun Valley ID

Soon after having our first son, my family and I relocated thousands of miles from friends and family. Luckily, Erika came into our world. As a new mama, I valued Erika's intuition and knowledge with our baby and soaked up her wisdom on motherhood and caring. She exudes kindness in all that she does and brings a golden warmth with her everywhere she goes. She is a born companion for babies, children and adults alike. My family and I feel so grateful to have utilized Erika's services in our time of need and to have come out of it with a forever friend. — Maggie Herrick, Ketchum, ID

“Erika is a gifted postpartum doula/ newborn care specialist and we are grateful to have used her services when our daughter was 2 to 4 months in age. Erika is a well-trained specialist and you will always feel safe when your newborn is in her care. She also has a positive and caring demeanor, which is invaluable to both baby and parent alike during the challenging postpartum transition back to regular life, and she even assisted us with regular house chores and cooking. If you are looking for assistance in navigating the postpartum transition back to regular life, we recommend Erika most highly. She can be a trusted and helpful hand and a guide for both you and your baby as you navigate this sacred and challenging time of life.” — Tim and Olga Laporte, Sun Valley/Boise, Idaho

"I highly recommend Erika Whittaker as a postpartum Doula and newborn care professional. Her business card reads “kindness matters” and this statement is evident in everything that Erika does. When she cared for my first grandson, Erika brought a sense of calm and peacefulness to our baby and to our home. She also gave my son and daughter-in-law confidence in their ability to care for their firstborn. She is extremely knowledgeable about baby care and breastfeeding. Erika taught us all the techniques to make childcare easier. Erika never stops when she is working in the home. If the baby is sleeping, she is busy washing baby clothes, organizing the nursery, helping with meal prep, and cleaning. Her goal is to free the new parents, so they can enjoy the time with the baby. Erika always supports the parenting style of her clients, and if you ask a question, she will research the answer if she doesn’t already know the answer. Additionally, Erika is extremely reliable—you can depend on her. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to bring Erika into your life and home." — Kay Whipple, Sun Valley, Idaho