Testimonial for Rachel Mueller CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM
I had contacted Rachel late in my pregnancy when I read that hiring a doula greatly reduces your chances of having a c section. This was a major concern of mine since I wanted a vaginal delivery for the birth of my daughter (first baby). I met with Rachel several times where we discussed my ideal birth plan, her role, and different techniques I would like her to us while I was in labor. From the start I felt extremely comfortable with Rachel (and the back up doula) and my anxiety for labor went away. I should also note that I wanted to hire a doula since my husband is currently deployed in Afghanistan and would not be there for the birth of our daughter. My mom was the only other person with me and her role was to hold my iPad so we could video chat with my husband the whole time. Therefore Rachel would be there as my labor coach. The night before I went into labor Rachel let me know that she was at the hospital with another mother who went into labor. Unfortunately when I went into labor early the next morning Rachel was still with the other mother. No worries, we had the back up doula :) Well my labor came on so fast that the back up doula didnt make it to the hospital in time. All my birth plans went right out the window! Haha. I progressed so quickly that I was not able to even receive an epidural, which was definitely in my birth plan! By the time I made it to the hospital I was holding my baby 3 hours later! While I did not receive doula services during my labor, Rachel was a great help throughout my pregnancy and postpartum. I was having severe engorgment after delivery which was interfering with breast feeding. Rachel came over to my house to give lactation help and lots of reassurance. I am 4 weeks post partum and still text Rachel quite often with lots of questions, everything from building a milk supply to baby acne. She really is great! Ideally I would have followed my birth plan with Rachel there but I still had a great experience with her!
-Ellie Love
September 03, 2013
Rachel Mueller CD(DONA), CLC, (M.A.P.), CPM, LM
N.E.A.R.To You Midwifery & Doula Services ltd.
Birth Fee: $1100 to $1900
