Suzzane was amazing! She came over two days before I was to be induced, as it was a very last minute decision for us. My husband and I really had only wanted it to be him and I for the delivery. She was friendly, informative, and put no pressure on my husband and I to use her. She suggested a few ways to try to help me go into labor naturally as I was already a week late. As soon as she left our house we knew we wanted her there for the birth.
I was under the impression doulas were only for all natural births, but Suzzane was completely supportive of my decision to be induced and to get an epidural. She was truly there for ME! Once I was in labor I had horrible lower back pain. Suzzane encouraged me to get up walk and walk around and massaged by back while sitting on a medicine ball. What a relief it was to my pain! As soon as I stood up from the medicine ball my water broke. If it was not for Suzzane I would have been laying in bed the entire time. After the epidural she continued to massage my feet and back. I cannot explain how helpful and relaxing this was to me! She kept the room calm and had lavender oil that not only smelled great, but help me to relax.
Not only was she great for me, but for my husband as well! He tends to panic when I am in pain. It took the pressure off of him and allowed him to be by my side comforting me instead of worrying about how to relieve my pain (as Suzzane had that under control).
During the delivery she was supportive and by my side the entire time, while never getting in the way of my husband's support. We were both so happy to have her there.
Suzzane made my labor and delivery so much easier. I still tell my husband that I swear she is the reason my labor was not so bad. You can tell the she truly loves being a doula and loves being part of the labor and delivery. I would highly recommend Suzzane & would use her again in a heartbeat! You will not regret your desicion to use her!
-Randi Mitchell
July 26, 2013
Dream Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2300