Sandi DeGeorge Doula Profile

As a first time Mom I was very scared and nervous about my birth. I met with Sandi when I was in my 3rd trimester and she immediately put me at ease. She asked me to draw a picture of my birth, in detail, to show how I wanted it to go. She prepared me by asking a lot of questions and  taking control of all the details. My goal was to have this baby without medication or intervention. With Sandi’s assistance that was possible.My labor began a week early.My frantic calls to her were answered with a calm and reassuring voice. With her coaching I was able to labor at home all night. When we got to the hospital the next morning I was already over 6 cm dilated! Sandi stayed very calm and sweet and really won over the hospital staff. When needed, she stepped as the clearheaded knowledgeable reference to advise me of my rights regarding hospital procedures, paperwork etc. With her approach to the birth I was able to birth in near privacy with the lights dimmed, intermittent monitoring, faux candles, watermelon… and she was an amazing support for my husband too! When the active labor began Sandi quickly offered help when needed, coaching my husband, switching positions, cooling my head with a cloth or rubbing my back. After only 7 hrs my son was born! Sandi later came to our home to check in our new family. She was a comforting face and came bearing gifts (ice cream & a beautiful letter to my son) As an experienced and trained lactation consultant she helped so much with breastfeeding! Sandi is a very special person. She is so generous with her self and offers unparallel support. She is an avid student as well: constantly training, exploring new research, attending doula conferences, birthing seminars etc. Sandi is an amazing doula. She has helped many of my friends as well. They all share my enthusiasm. I truly hope you decide to work with Sandi - Your baby will thank you!

 There is no one I would recommend more highly than Sandi DeGeorge.

I did not have a doula for my first birth, and in hindsight, I definitely wish I had hired one.  For my second birth, I knew the labor would be faster, and I wanted to feel as confident as I could to make it another beautiful experience. I hired Sandi, and my birth experience was more than I had hoped for!  During our pre-birth meetings,  we explored birth art, pain-coping techniques, different laboring positions, and my hopes and fears about the upcoming birth.  I was calmed and soothed just by talking to Sandi and being around her positive energy.   During my labor, she provided constant physical and emotional support.  When the labor became intense, she was strong enough to physically support my weight through the contractions.  This was invaluable!  Sandi's knowledge of a woman's emotions during the different stages of labor was an incredible support.  When my confidence wavered in the wake of a strong contraction, she reminded me to stay focused and to let it happen.  When the pain was causing me to tense up, she reminded me to breathe, exhale and use my voice in a low place - which allowed the labor to progress more quickly.  During the pushing stage, Sandi was right there coaching me through it.  She also provided wonderful post-partum support.  She is a lactation expert and answered my questions about breast-feeding.  I will be forever grateful to Sandi for helping me achieve my goal - a healthy, natural and beautiful birth.  She made the experience more positive than I ever imagined it could be.  You will absolutely be in the best of hands with Sandi DeGeorge.