Testimonial for Birth You Desire ® LLC
Our experience with Ursula was fantastic, and I highly recommend her. I wanted to try to have a natural birth, or at least a birth with as little intervention as possible. I also knew that I would be delivering at a military hospital (Walter Reed). I wasn’t sure how supportive the staff there would be of a natural birth, so my husband and I decided we wanted to hire a doula.
Ursula was amazing during our labor and delivery process. Because we live close to her, when I went into labor, she first came to our house, assessed the situation and provided guidance (including suggesting when was a good time to go to the hospital). When we got to the hospital, Ursula was very respectful of the staff and was able to develop a good relationship with them. She also knew my medical history and was able to provide it to the staff when asked. Later when I talked with my OB, my doctor said she thought Ursula was great and that it wasn’t any weird tension (as she had experienced with other doulas).
Ursula suggested different positions during my labor and gave me the confidence that I could handle the delivery. And she coached me throughout the entire delivery process. She was also able to provide support to my husband, which kept him calm and confident as well. I
n the end, I was able to have the natural delivery I wanted and it was such an incredible experience. Before I gave birth, I wasn’t sure if I could do it because I thought I didn’t have a high pain tolerance. But I did it! I believe the exercises and visits to the chiropractor that Ursula recommended before delivery helped make sure the baby was in the correct position. And having Ursula as our coach and encourager throughout the labor and delivery process was invaluable. The experience of a natural childbirth was very empowering, and I truly couldn’t have done it without Ursula. My husband and I recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation!
-Ellen Huang
December 01, 2014
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
