Amy Peterson Doula Profile

From the first moment I met Amy I felt like I had known her forever. I was instantly comfortable with and trusted her, both important things when you decide to share one of the most precious and stressful experiences in life with someone. Amy guided us through the weeks leading up to our delivery with tons of support and information. She started us discussing decisions about birthing options and pain management; she also armed the information to help us make these decisions. She was also not judgmental of our decision to use pain medication during labor.

When it finally came time for our son to arrive my OB decided to induce labor. Amy was by our side for all 36 hours of labor and over 2 hours of pushing. Throughout that time she was a calm and supportive guide for both my husband and I. She not only helped me through contractions and kept me focused, she made sure that my husband took care of himself by staying hydrated and eating. When my husband was unsure how to help sooth me she made helpful suggestions. She was also able to know when to step away and let my husband and I have some time alone.

I would never consider laboring without her in the future.
 

I would highly recommend Amy Peterson as a birthing doula.  This was my first pregnancy so I was nervous about the delivery and didn't know exactly what to expect (even though I took classes).  You just never know how you are going to feel or react to things when the moment comes for labor and delivery.  Knowing Amy was going to be there for me really put my mind at ease and then during labor she was so calming and helpful.  She knew exactly what to do and when to do it - almost like she was reading my mind.  She took the pressure off of my husband and we were both able to enjoy the experience as much as possible.  I honestly could not have been happier with Amy, she was absolutely fantastic.  The most priceless part of what she did for us was to document the days events and took pictures.  I didn't realize how much that would mean to me until she gave it to us.  You think you will remember everything but you don't and the pictures are something I will treasure forever. 

As a single mom I hired Amy to support me through the end of my pregnancy and the birthing process. I was hoping for a natural undedicated child birth but was not confident I could achieve it. I was successful with having a natural birth and I don’t believe I would have been if Amy hadn’t been present. Amy supported me throughout my 16 hour labor. She did everything I needed from filling the bathtub and keeping me warm in it to keeping me hydrated with water and ice chips. The peppermint spray she brought helped me through nausea and the TENS unit she had was a lifesaver for back pain. She knew exactly how to help me progress when I needed to and how to help me get a few moments of respite and rest when needed. In addition, Amy worked very well with the hospital staff and my nurse. Having her there to support my wishes was key as I was not in the frame of mind to talk much or ponder position options. She just had me try different things until we found what worked. There were times when I said “I can’t do this” and Amy would respond that I was doing it and that I was doing a good job. Hearing that from a professional was key for me to keep going. I had my son 13 days ago and I am still on a natural high from the birth. It was the  most amazing experience of my life. I was very nervous about caring for a newborn but after I birthed him so successfully I felt an amazing confidence about my abilities as a mother. I don’t believe I would be doing so well if I hadn’t had Amy with me because I think I would have ended up receiving pain medication and not having the experience that I wanted but never thought I was strong enough to accomplish. Amy helped me find the inner strength I never knew I had and for that I am eternally grateful.

Hello

        My Name is RAMESH RONDLA and I am writing a review for Doula Services provided by Amy Peterson.We are Immigrant family from SouthEast Asia and me and my wife have very few friends in New England Seacoast Area.We were referred about the Doula services provided by my wife's Gyno Doctor, for Postpartum Doula services,which we really needed as both my parents and my wife parents were not here to help us through my wife's pregnancy and this being our first child,we had a lot of doubts and misconceptions of our to take care of our newborn son.My son was born in Fall of 09' and immediately I was eagerly looking out for some sort of support ,both to my wife and my new born son.So we decided to use the expert help of Amy Peterson,as I came to know about her as she had a very long experience with kids/new mothers and especially her support with postpartum in women after preganacy/new child.

When I first met her she was really kind to visit us at our home and examined our baby to see how he was doing after he came home.Amy is also a good listener, as we were asking her all sorts of questions about my son's feeding methods,sleeping habits and stuff like that.She also helped in evaluating, how we are coping with the first child like sleeping/eating properly etc.. and more importantly she had good interaction with my wife to provide her that extra support which is much appreciated.She helped us in

1.How to properly breast feed the baby and how to hold him before/after feeding.

2.How to change his diapers/wrap him to keep  him warm and also with giving him his first shower bath.

3.Most importantly, she helped my wife get through her inhibitions as a new mother and enjoy her motherhood thoroughly.

I hope this review helps in deciding your Doula from your neighborhood,who is caring and also available right when you need her the most.