My husband initially resisted the idea of a doula attending our birth. He felt that I must not want or need him there if I wanted a doula, even though he knew it was my plan to have a natural childbirth experience. He's had 3 children with his former wife, but all were induced and assisted with an epidural. He's a doctor, and could not understand why I'd want to do it naturally when there are drugs to help with the pain. But, I knew I wanted to use the contractions to help my labor progress. And that it did. My water broke around 1030 PM and 6 hours later I was holding my baby boy in my arms. It was an amazing experience to watch my hubby tear up in amazement as he watched my body do what it was intended to do. I wouldn't change a thing, and neither would he. He has since said that without Kelly he couldn't have helped coach me. He's already put an order in for a little girl. Surely we won't do it without Kelly!
Kelly- Thank you so much for having the confidence in me that at times I didn't have in myself. You certainly have found your calling!
-amy edwards
December 11, 2014
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2350