The services Char provided to my husband and I throughout both our pregnancies surpass the expectations stated in DONA International’s definition. From the very beginning Char made it clear with her words and actions that we were her priority when she was with us. Char also took into consideration our family composition including our individual histories, our fears, our concerns, our questions, and most importantly, our hopes and desires for our pregnancies, labors, and deliveries. She builds a relationship on a foundation of trust with you and your partner. She does this is by meeting with you, answering any questions, and supporting you while you are pregnant. Char knows what the two of you want and goes above and beyond to do her best, with your cooperation, to realize your wishes. When you are actually in the hospital through your labor and delivery, there are times that neither you nor your partner are in a state of mind to speak up for yourselves. Part of the beauty of having hired Char is that she is what I call bilingual; she speaks “medical” and she speaks “lay person.” This skill is extremely helpful because there were times that the medical staff would say things to us or ask us questions and Char would be able to translate for us so that we could make informed decisions. Char is tremendously positive and encouraging of both you and your partner during labor and right after. She knows so many little tricks and techniques to help you get through the challenges of childbirth. My husband compares Char to a technical expert or consultant regarding the medical situations and he also never felt replaced by her. He appreciated the suggestions and ideas she offered him for helping me through labor and delivery. We have no doubt that our birth experiences were more relaxed, caring, and satisfying because Char was a part of them. Please feel free to contact us if you have further questions about our experiences with Char!
-Mark and Jamie Pratt
April 15, 2010
Journey2Birth
Birth Fee: $800