Testimonial for Barb Fraumeni
Barb was matched to us through the Military Family Resource Centre for the birth of our second child. She was kind, open, understanding and very supportive. She met with me for as long as needed to get to know me, my family, and my desires for this pregnancy and labour. She even met with the hypnotherapist I used for birthing so she could coach me better during labour.
My labour was both long (4 days of on and off contractions) and short (about an hour with only 10 minutes of pushing once things got going). I changed my mind from having a home birth to going to the hospital and she was supportive, nonjudgemental, and understanding. She met us at the hospital and I was already in transition - she was a ROCK to both me and my husband. She coached me through an extrememly fast and intense labour and helped me focus in a way I couldn't have done by myself. She has an extensive "bag of tricks" to help women in labour - but we didn't have time for them.
Both my husband and I were impressed with her empathy, professionalism, and warmth. I highly recommend her to any woman going through pregnancy - whether it is your first or your sixth - she can help make the experience better for you!
-Nadine Collison
April 07, 2014
Barb Fraumeni
Rising Tide Doula Service
Birth Fee: $1400
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
