Heading to the hospital for my first delivery I had everything set. I had my birthing plan. I had all my ideas of what I wanted my vaginal birth to be. I didn’t wanna sit. I didn’t want to be laying down. I wanted a bounce ball. I wanted to give birth in a tub. The minute I got to the hospital. All those things were denied. I was forced to lay down and soon enough, I was forced to get an epidural. Once the epidural was given, I was then forced to get a C-section stating that I was putting my child at risk.
Three years later, I’m pregnant again and terrified of what this birth experience could bring. When I was recommended to get a Doula to help advocate for all the things that I want this time around. I must say this advice was the best piece of advice I have gotten in my life. It changed the entire trajectory of my pregnancy and my delivery. I went in with my birthing plan. I wanted a VBAC. I wanted minimal medication. I wanted to stand and be able to bounce on a birthing ball, and all those things were provided for me. I had my doula in the room with me every step of the way, ensuring that all my needs and wants were met. Having a doula really changed my perspective on birth and delivery. It even made me want to get pregnant, maybe one more time. I wholeheartedly recommend a Doula to any mother. Especially first time mothers so that their experience is not robbed from them. I went from trauma to euphoria thanks to Jae Miller’s recommendation for a Doula.
-Emoni Lewis
April 30, 2026
Ethereal Blossom
Birth Fee: $1250 to $2000