Testimonial for Anna Tarasova
What struck us instantly about Anna was her quiet confidence and her deep warmth.
After meeting her, my husband and I didn't even consider interviewing the other doulas we had shortlisted, because we were so convinced about the connection we had struck up with her.
Through the next two months before delivery, Anna supported us, me particularly, in all sorts of endeavours including finding a doctor so late into the pregnancy (my obgyn didn't have practicing privileges at the hospital at which we wanted to deliver). This she did even before we had confirmed her appointment as our doula.
DELIVERY: Anna arrived, shortly after we called her, at 4am. She didn't need to be with us so early, because labour had just begun, but because it was an induction, and because my husband and I were feeling unsure about its progress (first time parents) we asked her. Then on, she didn't leave our side until I had delivered - after 27.5 hours.
Having her as part of our support team ranks among our best decisions for the birth. I don't know how we'd have weathered those hours without her. From guiding my husband on how to support me, to stepping in gently when he needed to rest, and advising us on decisions at the hospital, Anna's presence was soothing, reassuring, and bracing. It allowed us to focus on all the right things during labour.
What we most appreciated about Anna is that she knew, instinctively, when to step in and when to stand by in quiet, but firm support.
POST PARTUM: Anna's warmth and guidance spilled well into the challenging but exciting days of recovery and discovering the new young person in our lives -- from references for lactation consultants, to checking up on us via email ever so often, to bringing us a delicious and generous batch of food on her post partum visit.
We'd go back to her in a heartbeat, if we were to consider another pregnancy. Love and luck to you Anna!
-Himali Kapil
August 04, 2014
Anna Tarasova
Doula Anna
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
