Testimonial for Suzanne Kelly
I knew I had to have a doula in order to get through this unmedicated birth I was planning... My first baby. What was I thinking?? In the week prior to my son's birth, Sue kept close tabs on me, texting me daily and making sure all was ok. My water broke at 1am, so I called Sue right away. She met me at the hospital in triage. Even there it was a relief to have her there. She helped me make important decisions that others were trying to presuade me to do against my wishes. Once in the birth room, I was still not in labor (of course they started pit). Sue helped me relax with an amazing foot massage while I told my husband to take a nap. A massage?! As I labored, Sue was right next to me every step of the way. Helping me to the bathroom. Making sure I was confortable. Teaching my husband different ways to hold me and help me. As the labor intensified, she helped me get into different positions to ease the pain a little and help me get through it. I told her a few times that I didn't know if I could do it. She gave me her pep talk and I knew I was OK. Then of course transition hits. Holy crap. There I am, on my knees leaning over the bed, with my controlled vocalizations (that Sue helped me keep at a normal level and relaxed). Sue begins counter pressure on my hips and heating pads on my lower back until I started sweating and made her stop. Haha. She had my husband putting ice water on my face and head. She gave me "insider tips" that I am forever grateful for. She held my leg as I pushed and kept me motivated. I survived, with pit and no epidural. She stayed with us until our family was allowed in. Then she came to our house about a week later to check on us and see our amazing baby boy. Could I have done it without her? Thankfully I never have to know that. I'm so grateful she was there.
-Becky Guidry
August 23, 2013
Suzanne Kelly
Dream Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2300
