Testimonial for Linda Seeman, CD(DONA)
Having a doula was very beneficial to us, especially since it was my first pregnancy. Linda put so much into working with us. She was willing to meet with me as many times as I needed prior to the birth of my son. I was planning on a natural birth and was doing so using the Hypnobabies method. Linda is a Hypnobirthing instructor, so even though she wasn't totally familiar with the method I was using, she was familiar with hypnosis for birth and she was able to give me a lot of the support I was looking for. If you let Linda know what you do have in mind, she will do her best to support you the way you need her to, no matter what method you intend to use.
When it came to the actual delivery she made a lot of positive impact. She was familiar with the hospital, and she was able to help us with things that might have taken my husband a while to figure out. She got me items I needed, such as a birthing ball. When the one I was given was too small she took care of getting me a bigger one, which allowed my husband to stay by and support me. When my husband and I had a good grasp on things we had no idea she was even there, but if I needed something (or needed her) boom! There she was.
If I were to re-do my first birth I would without a doubt still want her to be there. It's just so helpful having someone around who is so familiar with it all, especially because no matter how much you prepare, there really is no way to know what it's going to be like. She was wonderful with my husband. Gave him space and even some direction when he looked lost or confused. But it wasn't bossy direction, it was helpful, he was glad to be told what he could do to help and had just genuinely not known.
Overall my birth was smooth and perfect. It put my mind at ease just knowing Linda was there. I knew if anything was going to come up, she was aware of my birth plan and she would do her best to help me keep to it. I loved having Linda as my doula.
-Caitlin Reed
June 22, 2014
Linda Seeman, CD(DONA)
Comfort and Care Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
