Testimonial for Shannon Bacus CD(DONA), APPAC
When I was around 27 weeks pregnant, I started to research all about natural, non-medicated child birth, and quickly realized this is what I desired. So, when I felt that my current care provider did not see eye to eye with me on this started to panic. I was fearful that I would not get the birth that I dreamed about. That is when I found Shannon. I messaged her. Desperate for someone, that knew a lot about birth, to be an advocate and cheerleader for me. The first thing that she responded with was that I most certainly could have the birth that I wanted and no one could make me have an epidural or make me have medical interventions that were not absolutely nessecarily. My boyfriend and I had our first meeting with her and we were very pleased with her knowledge and her attitude towards birth. The best advise she gave my that day was to switch my healthcare provider. She let me know that it is never too late and that it could make a huge difference when you have someone that is backing your desicions 100%. A few days later she gave me the contact information about a few midwives in the area that she felt were very pro natural, non medicated birth. From that point on I was so excited about my birth, and my birth team. This included Shannon, my midwife, boyfriend and mom. A week before I gave birth to my beautiful daughter I started having real contractions, Shannon made sure to keep in touch with me during this time and to answer any questions I had, or offer up support when I needed it most.This was one of the best parts about her services. I loved having her to talk to about everything that was going on. When the day came to have my sweet little baby, Shannon was there to help my birth team get me through It. She was also there to capture the moment on camera, which was absolutely amazing to look back on. Thank you Shannon for being there for Eloise's journey into the world, you really made our experience extra special!
-chelsea smith
November 29, 2014
Shannon Bacus CD(DONA), APPAC
Shannon Bacus Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1800
