Testimonial for Anna Tarasova
Anna was a constant source of comfort, inspiration and information for both myself and my husband throughout our pregnancy. This was our first rodeo, so to speak, and Anna "held our hands" every step of the way to achieve the natural, intervention-free birth that we so badly wanted. She was friendly, open and available to us from the very beginning, always checking in and making sure we were on track, while simultaneously respecting our privacy and our space. Anna made sure we were armed with information that was consistent with our beliefs and offered wonderful articles, videos and reading materials when I needed help or expressed interest. She never pushed her agenda on us, helped us to make decisions that were tailored to our family, and never judged our plan. When my labor started and Anna arrived to our home in the middle of the night, I was never happier to see anyone's face! She has an amazing set of strong hands and a beautiful and kind heart that carried us all the way through labor until our baby was safely in our arms. And the TENS unit was a lifesaver as well! She was also great with helping my husband to bring his A-game to the labor and gave him the confidence to be a great coach for me. Besides suggesting and providing pain relief techniques throughout labor, she was also emotionaly supportive and made sure I always had everything I needed- down to the last detail. Anna also assisted us with getting breastfeeding started at the hospital, and we had a very solid beginning with that. Anna always took her time with us. Even during the postpartum visit. I highly recommend Anna to all Moms and Dads out there! She has a wealth of information for all parents, first-timers and otherwise. We really value her and feel like she is family now. She really has a genuine heart and a firm but kind manner that was invaluable to us during the vulnerable and amazing journey of pregnancy and childbirth.
-Rachel Gorman
July 31, 2013
Anna Tarasova
Doula Anna
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
