Testimonial for Anne Schuchman
For my next baby, I'll be reaching out to Anne again. She was key in helping me achieve a natural birth. The day my baby was born, I was heading for the hospital at 2 AM. My husband called Anne right away, and she made it to the hospital an hour before we did, even though she lives further away. She stayed there with us until 10 PM of the same day, almost two hours after my baby was born. She was very calm, warm and supportive the entire time. She ran small errands for us, made sure I drank water after every contraction and suggested pain reducing techniques. She taught my husband how to perform the hip squeeze during contractions, which was of tremendous help. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job as a birth doula.
She also spent a lot of time with us during the pre- and post-natal visits. She insisted on me having a healthcare provider I was comfortable with, which was part of the reason why I switched doctors after my 34th week. And that turned out to be the best decision of my whole pregnancy. I have a very strong suspicion that had it not been for Anne and my new provider, I would have ended up with a C-section for "a failure to progress" or some other such nonsense. (The baby was in a slightly unorthodox position and refused to descend by himself.) Anyway, please listen to Anne's advice on finding a provider that is a good match for you. =)
Finally, my husband agrees that hiring the doula was a great idea. Thanks to having Anne there, he was calm and relaxed, and even managed to do some work on his laptop during the first stage!
-Anonymous
May 13, 2014
Anne Schuchman
Mamma Mia Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1850 to $3750
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $75
