Testimonial for Anna Tarasova
My husband and I knew that Anna was the right Doula for us during the first ten minutes of our interview – she was open and genuine.
During our Prenatal visit Anna explained in details what to expect during labor, options we had, and all the other information we needed to come up with Our Natural Birth Plan.
Anna was very approachable by email or phone. She followed up with me after each of my weekly doctor visits, and was on stand-by for my 'labor call' when we get closer to the due date.
First thing Anna did when we arrived at the hospital was to share our Birth Plan with all the Doctors and Nurses. She was very professional and polite, but strong at the same time. She advocated for us, asking questions and negotiating our off-the-monitor time for walking and exercising. She made sure that our rights and wishes were respected and listened to.
Even though our birth didn't go according to the Plan, and the labor was induced 18 hours after the water broke and no progress, Anna helped us feel comfortable with this decision. We tried hard to start contractions naturally but it didn’t work.
Anna massaging my back, wiping my face with cold cloth, suggesting to change positions, TENS unit, my husband's support, and, of course, the anticipation to see the baby girl were the things that helped me through the painful contractions. Anna’s energizing grapefruit oil and her suggestion to touch my baby's head when she was crowning gave me that extra really needed strength for pushing.
Anna seemed to have organized my labor so everything and everyone 'worked' in harmony with each other, staying as close to the Plan as possible. Even though long and painful, it turned out to be a very rewarding positive birth experience that Anna helped us achieve, and we will be forever grateful to her for that.
So yes, definitely, I would recommend Anna hundred times, for her support, knowledge, genuine care about a woman and baby.
-Katia Usenia
June 30, 2014
Anna Tarasova
Doula Anna
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
