Testimonial for Dana Oakes-Sand AS, CCE, MCD, NMPP, IPES
I don't even know where to start in leaving a testimony for Dana Oakes-Sand of Rushes Childbirth Education and Birthing Services..I had such a great experience! I have known Dana for several years now through mutual friends and she has always been very knowledgeable in everything baby. I decided to take her birthing classes she offered this Summer as I was due to have my 3rd baby in late September. My first 2 babies were born after my labor started, then seemingly stopped, only to be induced with pitocin and an epidural. While my experiences were great, I always felt cheated and wished for an opportunity to try and have my 3rd baby naturally. Attending Dana's classes was just what I needed! The information she provided at each class was so helpful to me, although I'd already had 2 babies, I learned so much! The best thing I took away from these classes though was a new level of confidence. Dana has a great way of teaching what she knows in a very straight-forward yet extremely encouraging manner. In her classes she gave us materials to take home, movies to watch, books to read and purchase, and even let me borrow one of her personal books. I really looked forward to class each week. I came home and told my husband what I had learned and for the first time, I felt like I had a driven purpose with this pregnancy. When I finally did go into labor, it wasn't how I hoped it would be (never really is), but each time I seemed to hit a bump Dana was encouraging and showed me all the options I still had available, she even came to my home to help me several times and visited me in the hospital as well. I had an awesome birth experience! I was able to achieve what I wanted and when my baby was born, I was ecstatic and very proud of myself! I am so thankful to Dana for helping me achieve that. If you are thinking of taking her classes or looking for a doula, I highly recommend her!
-Tiffany Marsh
November 11, 2014
Dana Oakes-Sand AS, CCE, MCD, NMPP, IPES
Rushes Doula Service
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2350
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
