Testimonial for Rachel Brown CD(DONA)
We loved having Rachel as our doula for the birth of our sweet baby. She was invaluable on the delivery day, never leaving our side throughout a very long labor. As the mom, she was there to help me breathe, to ask nurses questions / discuss options, and also literally help clean me and keep me well-cared-for throughout the day and night. She never gave up on me, and was my biggest cheerleader. I could not imagine going through the labor and delivery without her.
In the hours and days immmediately following birth, Rachel helped answer questions and ease my first-time-mom anxieties. She also encouraged me and spent time discussing breast feeding / lactation consultant options. That was a HUGE help and set me on the path to nursing success. Most importantly, she shared a sense of love and joy toward our baby that helped set the tone during those first days of life - a time that can feel very bewildering!
I was aiming for a low-intervention birth, which Rachel supported. In our last meeting prior to labor, Rachel also explained what steps would be taken at the hospital, should I need a c-section. While I did not need to have a c-section, ultimately - I know that this mental rehearsal would have spared me from the trauma that many women can experience, as they deal with unexpected surgery on delivery day.
I advocate for expecting mothers to follow their gut feelings, through pregnancy, birth, and after their baby arrives. But I also advocate to get support. Having someone like Rachel in your corner provides a sounding board and a LITERAL shoulder to lean on. Her role in our baby's birth was truly invaluable !!
-Mary & Mike
December 04, 2025
Rachel Brown CD(DONA)
Sweet Earth Doula, MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2000
