Testimonial for Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)

It was a huge blessing to meet Char as a our childbirth class instructor. We loved her good humor and realistic approach to the pregnancy, labor, and post-partum experience. So, we decided to hire her as our doula. Although my husband and I wanted a low-intervention experience, we knew that Char would not let us feel bad about our choices if he decided otherwise. With every decision, she made sure we were educated about all the options available to us. Char's knowledge as a nurse, educator, and mother, along with her kind and easy-going attitude, made us confident in choosing her as our doula.

I am proud to say we did have a drug-free birth and labored at home for as long as possible (arriving to the hospital at 6cm dilated, about 2.5 hours before baby was born). I was in contact with Char by email and text throughout the week prior to the big day and throughout the big day. I know that her support, encouragement, and knowledge contributed to our ability to have a low-intervention, drug-free birth. Without her support, I don't know that I would have had the confidence to labor at home as long as I did. She reminded me what stage of labor I was in and what to expect next throughout my labor and delivery. That was extremely helpful to me in those moments when I was ready to give up. She was able to support me in ways that were distinctly different from how my husband did without taking away from his ability to be involved in the whole process.

Char has continued to support me even after the delivery. Our baby's bilirubin count was a little high, and talking through the numbers and potential interventions with Char made my husband and I feel comfortable with the doctor's plan for treatment. She assured us that it was not as uncommon as we originally thought. She even came to see me at home, which was a treat!

If you plan to hire a doula, and you should, I can't imagine anyone better than Char. It will be one of your best decisions!

-Dori Podoba

December 24, 2013

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