We took Ursula's Bradley class and she was our doula for our first child - a natural childbirth in a hospital after 49 hours of labor. Ursula does not push you to have a baby "her way", she enables and empowers you to have your baby your way.
In the months before the birth, she met with us to discuss what we wanted from the process and what role we wanted her to play. She asked lots of good questions to learn more about how us as we prepared to go through the process together.
My wife had contractions for days before she went into active labor and Ursula was available via phone and text message at all hours. When active labor began she came to our house. 12 hours later we left for the hospital and 12 hours after that we had our baby. At times there were minor complications, but we were able to face them - confident in our preparation and supported by our doula.
Through all of this Ursula was a coach, confidant, guru, photographer, cheerleader, friend and consumate professional. She enabled me to be a coach for my wife and a full participant in the birth of our son. I highly recommend her to anyone who is having a baby.
-Jake
September 25, 2010
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified