Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
My husband and I chose Susan's Bradley class based on the convenience of the schedule, and we knew that had been serendipitous when we sat down in her lovely home for the first class. We connected personally and philosophically with her, and knew she would equip us with the skills and expert support we needed to have a wonderful birth. We knew we would probably hire a doula, too, and it didn't take us long to decide that Susan was the woman for the job. Susan communicated regularly with us in the emotional ten weeks from when our class ended to when we gave birth, reassuring me, reminding me of everything I'd learned, revisiting our birth plan with us, and discussing the full spectrum of situations we might face. I am so glad Susan made us aware of the blind spots all first time parents have going into labor. Even though we were planning a natural out-of-hospital birth center delivery, she candidly discussed the interventions that might be needed. As a doula and mother of two herself, Susan has experienced the full spectrum of birth situations, and coached us on everything we might face. Susan was upbeat, affirmative, and proactive during our labor, helping us stay focused when things turned out to be much more difficult than we expected. We labored 36 hours at the birthing center before we ended up needing augmentation and a hospital transfer to deliver our baby. When this decision was made by our midwives, Susan was there to help us process, ask all the right questions, and continue to support us unconditionally. Susan has no ego about birth, and is completely focused on doing everything she can to ensure a safe outcome for mom and baby and no trace of "birth guilt." Perhaps even more than I valued her support during labor, I am grateful to Susan for helping us prepare mentally for birth and stay afloat when things changed significantly from our plans. Susan will always be our doula, a mentor for me as a mother, and a true friend to our little family.
-Emily Malpass
April 27, 2014
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
