Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Susan was both our Bradley(R) instructor and our doula, and we could not have been more prepared and more supported in our birth experience.
I wanted to have an unmedicated, uncomplicated birth, but that was just not in the cards. My water broke long before I went into labor, and I was required to make many decisions both easy and difficult during the course of my labor. My husband was amazing throughout the process with both physical and emotional support because he felt so comfortable and prepared from our class. Having Susan there to do everything including walking laps around the birthing center, rub my back, grab a smoothie or snack, and to talk things through and give advice really made the whole process easier. She and our midwives and nurses got along well and showed a strong mutual respect, and we felt we had a fantastic team of people looking out for me and our baby.
In the end, our baby girl was healthy and the birth was quite successful. Although knowing now what worked best and how it all turned out, I would consider making some different decisions if my next labor is similar, I can guarantee that Susan will be there to make me drink water so I dont get tired or dehydrated, to hold my hand when it hurts, and to laugh at how this baby will surely give me trouble :)
Susan was a wonderful teacher and a supportive and knowledgable doula when we needed her, but she has also become a friend. We are so glad to have found her, and look forward to many memories (and maybe a few more births) together in the years to come.
-Mara Saskin
November 05, 2013
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
