We hired Angela Morris as our doula and she saw us through our first labor and delivery. She's superbly knowledgeable in her craft and also has midwife skills. She provides us with great advice so that we were prepared when we finally went in to the hospital at about 5cm dilated.
If you are debating as to whether to hire a doula, whether it's worth it, I would definitely say yes. It will increase your chances of having a good experience especially if it's your first time or if your last delivery did not go the best way.
Annie stayed with us for more than 24 hours through the beginning to end of serious labor. It lasted far longer than we had expected and Annie was there to support the whole time and provide us advice at critical moments when we had to make certain decisions on the basis of little to no information. At the end of it all, we delivered a 9lb beautiful baby with no C-section. We would use Annie again for our next child without hesitation.
Lastly, she provides both pre and post partum services and will conduct several home visits in advance to prepare the mom and husband.
-Dear Beloved
April 25, 2014
Bright Blessings Birth Services
Birth Fee: $900 to $1600
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $50
