Testimonial for Scarlett Lynsky
During my pregnancy my husband and I went back and forth on whether or not we would want/need doula support. After taking birth classes, I wanted to attempt a birth without the use of pain medicine. Knowing that neither I, nor my husband knew much about navigating labor and birth, we decided in my last month of pregnancy that hiring someone to support both of us would be a good idea. Turns out, it was the best thing we could have done. Scarlett came to our home and met with both me and my husband, covering medical history, concerns, strategies and possible scenarios in the event that things didn't go with the labor as we had intended or anticipated. She even shared books and other resources related to my wishes and challenges to help me prepare for the event.
Fortunately, my labor and birth were uncomplicated and as close to my wishes as I could have hoped. However, I am absolutely certain that I would not have been able to have an unmedicated labor and birth without the help of Scarlett. She was with me and my husband from the moment we entered the hospital providing massage, advising positions, emotional support and expertise to help me feel more comfortable. She was calm and steadfast in my most painful times during labor helping me to focus and get past the discomfort. Having Scarlett also relieved some of the pressure from my husband and allowed him to enjoy the process of labor with greater ease.
Scarlett's help and support during my labor would have been more than enough to meet my expectations. However, in addition to this, Scarlett also came to our home to check on me, texted or called daily for the first week postpartum, she wrote out a detailed birth story and also took some amazing pictures of the labor and birth. In addition to having the birth I hoped for, my family will have pictures and documentation to remember the amazing event.
-Sarah Miller
January 12, 2015
Scarlett Lynsky
Hatchlings Doula Svc & Portland Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2800
