Testimonial for Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA)
Sarah was wonderful to have as a Doula!! I originally hired her because I had planned a natural birth (with no/minimal interventions) using movement, hydrotherapy, massage and other forms of pain relief... of course nothing went to plan! I was a week and a half over due with a projected 10lb baby in my guts and the induction was on. After the induction, I developed PIH and was no longer allowed off the monitors/out of bed! Barely dilated to 3, my membranes ruptured and I started having back labor. Looking at another 14-ish hours of labor, I decided to get the epidural. I was lucky this relaxed my body enough and I progressed much more quickly.
Although I didn't get to "use" Sarah in the way I had thought, she was so great to us in our experience. She was supportive during my pregnancy, in respecting my wishes and answering all million + of my questions!! Knowing she would be there took a lot of pressure off of my husband, so he could just be a part of the experience rather than have the weight of "coach" on his shoulders. Sarah was very supportive when my labor took a U-turn, and was excellent to have with us during delivery. She fed me ice (and let me drink when the nurse's head was turned!), cheered me on while I was pushing, got me the mirror when my baby was crowning (the best motivation EVER!!) , and took some amazing photos of our new little family the moment my beautiful girl was born.
We had to stay in the hospital for eight days as my Daughter developed a fever and had to have a week's course of antibiotics. Sarah came to visit us in the hospital, and then again once we were home and settled and privided us with a wonderful birth story.
My husband and I really enjoyed our experience with Sarah, and reccomend her for any birth scenario!!
-Kimberley Lambert
June 29, 2010
Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA)
Birth Doula & Photographer
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2400
