Testimonial for Star Davidson
Having an unmedicated birth was something my husband and I discussed long before pregnancy. Although the conversation typically was him saying I should have an unmedicated birth and me saying heck no, give me the epidural. The first book I read when I became pregnant was Expecting Better by Emily Oster - the evidence in the text is what set my mind on having an unmedicated birth. My next step was to find a doula. I found Star by looking up local birth centers and doulas. Ultimately I clicked on her profile because she was local to my hometown. We met up, discussed birth goals and decided to work together.
She checked in often leading up to our due date and suggested many tips like exercises, stretches, foods, books, etc to help prepare for labor and birth.
I text Star a couple hours after contractions began to let her know they weren’t going away. She checked in and offered advice for laboring at home. When we decided it was time to go to the hospital, Star met us there and immediately went to action. She created a calm atmosphere by turning off lights and playing ambient music. She took initiative and discussed our birth preferences with the nurse so that my husband and I didn’t need to.
Star never left my side during labor. Her belief in me was unwavering, she was there to hold my hand, stroke my arm, offer words of encouragement, and handed me food and water when asked. She always asked if I wanted to change positions and gently encouraged me to instead of telling me what to do.
After baby was born she stayed a couple hours to ensure I was doing good, even spoon feeding me in bed so I could hold our son! She checked in throughout the next few days and completed a postpartum appointment a week or two after we settled. She provided a timeline and retelling of my labor and birth which is so nice to have.
I truly could not have had a blissful unmedicated birth without Star.
-Rebekah Prado
August 13, 2025
Star Davidson
Holistic Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $800
