Testimonial for Margie Levy, CD(DONA), CLC
I LOVE Margie Levy. When I sought out a doula, I didn't know if I was going to pursue non-medicated childbirth, but I was exploring the possibility. My husband was skeptical to say the least. Margie answered all of our questions without ANY judgement and sent us to an amazing birth class. Ultimately, I decided I wanted my son's birth to be natural. My husband and I were nervous, scared, and excited. Margie was always available to answer questions on the phone or via email. She's got a great sense of humor and has tons of information about everything having to do with pregnancy and birth. When the time came, Margie was totally calm, comforting, and wonderful in every way. There is NO WAY I would have gotten through labor without an epidural if it hadn't been for Margie. She was amazing at giving me support emotionally as well as physically (there are things she can do to help ease the pain). My son, Jack, was born medication-free at 9 pounds, 9 ounces. It was the experience of a lifetime.
I chose natural childbirth, but I'd suggest hiring a doula for any vaginal birth. The hospital is so overwhelming, and decisions are made so fast... it's incredibly comforting to have somebody by your side who's seen it all and knows how to navigate the system. Our experience with Margie was so good that at the end of it, my husband said he wished we could have a doula for life in general. That's not possible--unfortunately. But if I have baby number 2, I'll tell my husband, then my parents, then Margie. I can't imagine doing it again without her.
-Elizabeth Craft Fierro
April 05, 2010
Margie Levy, CD(DONA), CLC
Margie Levy
Birth Fee: $3500 to $5000
