Testimonial for Meg McCarthy
I decided last minute to use a Doula since I was unsure if my husband's schedule would allow him to be present for our second son's birth. With only a month before my due date Meg made time to meet with me to discuss my wishes and come up with a birth plan. Nervously I admitted that I wanted to try a natural birth but didn't think I was strong enough. With a cord complication my doctors didn't want me going past 39weeks and decided to induce me. Meg helped me come to terms with the idea of being induced and calmed my fears as my induction date neared. The day of my induction Meg was by my side even before my husband could be. Even though we had only met a few weeks earlier, Meg's support for me was so strong that the staff thought we'd known each other for years. She helped me stand my ground on my induction method of choice & reassured me as the nerves hit. When I started feeling contractions, Meg grabbed the birth ball, turned on music & we waited. It wasn't long before Meg was squeezing my hips & telling me that I COULD do this. She helped me remember to breath and reminded me to try and relax, she suggested different positions and other pain management techniques. When my husband arrived Meg made sure that he felt involved in the process, never coming between us but still remaining by my side and supportive of me. She helped me stick with my birth plan when the thought of an epidural was consuming. When the time came that I was begging for an epidural (even though I was past my 7cm cut off in my birth plan) I never felt judged for wanting to stray from my natural birth goal, which had been a secret concern of mine. Meg was a constant advocate for me both during labor and after. When my husband left just after the birth to pick up our other son, Meg remained by my side until he returned. I cannot say enough good things about Meg as a doula or as a person. I hope to be able to use her (and her hip squeezes) again for future children!
-stephanie s
November 06, 2013
Meg McCarthy
Compass Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200
Postpartum Rate: $40
