Testimonial for Paul Cobb
I am very thankful to have had Paul as my doula. My last delivery was fast and eventhough my husband and I attended the Bradley method class, we were totally shocked when labor actually started and forgot all the techniques that we learned. This time around we wanted to have a doula to be an extra support for labor technique ideas and someone to help us remember necessities that you kinda forget when you are in the midst of labor (remembering to drink water, eating, music, room temperature and lighting, etc,). Paul did all these things and more.
We really felt like he was excited about our pregnancy and enthusiastic about helping us prepare and feel comfortable at the hospital. He loaned me really helpful books and exercise videos, encouraged us in practicing relaxation and massage techniques, and stayed in touch regarding my pregnancy progression offering his experience and advice whenever needed. Feeling comfortable and at home in the hospital was extra important for me because I have had bad experiences at hospitals in the past and even the smell just makes me tense up and feel sick. This time around I was able to relax and focus on laboring.
My husband cannot say enough about how much Paul was a help for his role as "coach" because he liked knowing that if he wasn't doing what I needed he could always fall back on the experience and help of Paul. Paul gave him this really amazing hip squeeze technique the "day of" that made a HUGE difference and took away 80% of the discomfort of contractions- it was a life saver and helped me stay on top of contractions throughout labor! My husband felt a huge rush of accomplishment having been able to coach me through labor, this time being a partner in labor whereas last labor he had been stunned and not knowing what to do most of the time. Paul was a huge help to our pregnancy and delivery - thank you!
-Bernadette Ensley
November 08, 2013
Paul Cobb
Dad's Doula by Paul
Birth Fee: $1200
