Testimonial for Meg McCarthy
When I was pregnant with my first daughter in 2011 I knew I wanted a natural childbirth. Having never been through it before, I thought I would be fine without help from a doula, but I ended up with an epidural, episiotomy, and the feeling that I had failed. When I got pregnant with my second daughter I knew that I wanted and needed a doula to get the birth I wanted. Luckily, one of my best friends had recently become certified as a doula and I knew I wouldn't find anyone better to help me reach my goal and be a part of one of the most important days of my life. Leading up to my due date, Meg would talk to me about different positions and techniques and what I really wanted from my birth. It was so wonderful to know that Meg would stand up for me and remind me of what I wanted for my baby and myself while I was in the heat of labor and had trouble thinking rationally! On the morning of March 26, 2014, I woke up around 5am and knew I was in labor. I calmly got up and showered and worked through early labor with all of the tips Meg had shared with me throughout my pregnancy. When things started to get hard, Meg was there to help relieve the pressure by pushing on my back and hips and reminding me to breathe slowly and relax my shoulders. Her calming and reassuring voice helped me to relax and deal with the pain. The drive to the hospital felt impossible and I don't think I could have handled it without her. When we got to the hospital she got me through to my room when the staff was being very difficult! By the time we got there my midwife checked me and it was already time to push! Meg continued to support me as I pushed and 10 minutes later my perfect little girl came into the world! At that point all I cared about was snuggling and breastfeeding for the first time, so it was such a blessing to have Meg there to remind me of all of the decisions I had previously made. Meg gave me the birth I desperately wanted and I can't imagine not having her by my side.
-Rachel McGlaughlin
April 08, 2014
Meg McCarthy
Compass Birth Services
Birth Fee: $1200
Postpartum Rate: $40
