Testimonial for Tammy Knox Sandel
My husband and I met Tammy three years ago, as we were preparing for the birth of our first child. I knew that I wanted to have a doula at our birth, and I had gotten the names of a couple of local doulas to interview. After meeting with Tammy, I knew that I didn't need to interview anyone else.
Tammy is one of the warmest and most genuine people I've ever met--and she has a wicked sense of humor. My husband and I instantly felt very comfortable with her. Prior to our son's birth, she talked us through various options for our birth, and gave us some very useful information and videos to help us prepare for the birth.
On the night that our son was born, Tammy went above and beyond on multiple occasions to help make our birth comfortable, memorable, and safe. One of the things I loved about her was how she was able to instinctively know when I or my husband needed her and when to let us work or labor on our own. She provided unwavering support while still helping us to feel the unique parental intimacy of the birth experience.
This year, when I was expecting our second baby, it was a given that Tammy would again be present for the birth even though I felt more comfortable with what to expect. I wanted Tammy to be a part of my new baby's birth story. Again, Tammy provided an incredible level of support, especially during a particularly painful delivery. She was even able to get my exhausted husband to belly laugh after our new son arrived late in the evening.
You could not ask for a more diligent and caring doula to have in your corner during your birth experience. I can almost see myself having a third baby just to have Tammy be my doula again. (Almost.)
-Emily Guy Birken
November 07, 2013
Birth Fee: $1200
