Testimonial for Carolynn Slocum
As a husband, I was initially hesitant to hire a doula. "What can they do to support that I can't?" After Carolynn arrived at 12:30 AM and walked with us through the next 15 hours of active labor, I now know that I will never want to be without a doula for any future births. And I'm not just giving an endorsement for doula's in general (which I am too, they are pretty rad, but you already know this) but for Carolynn in particular. I seriously don't know what we would have done in the wee hours of the morning, laboring for our first baby, if Carolynn hadn't been a part of our birth team.
She was encouraging, helping my wife to see the big picture in the midst of her discomforts. She was practically helpful, always grabbing water, gatoraid, or snacks—even holding a bucket when the nausea was at its height. She was calming, massaging my wife in the places she hurt, rubbing oils on her body, and giving the peaceful presence of an experienced woman who had attended hundreds of births. She was truly loving and a servant in every way, even giving us advice and counsel for months prior to the birth.
Carolynn epitomizes what it means to be a "slave" that is a doula. Except she goes far beyond that. Not only is she offering service to her clients, but experience, love, wisdom, prayers, and devotion. She is superb at what she does and an amazing choice of doula for those in Whatcom county.
-Jamie & Amanda W
December 12, 2013
Carolynn Slocum
Birth By Design
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
