I will be the first to admit that I was a bit skeptical when it came to the idea of working with a doula -- but after a forceps-assisted birth with my first child, I knew I wanted an advocate in the delivery room and someone to support me through what I hoped would be an unmedicated birth with our second daughter.
A friend recommended I work with Diana, and I knew she was the right choice the moment I met her. She's warm, open and insightful -- I'm a private person and this is such a private experience, and I felt completely comfortable with her from the get-go.
The morning I went into labor, Diana and I were in contact via phone, and when I was ready to head to the hospital, she met us there quickly. She helped me through some pretty painful back labor, reassured me when I started to lose perspective on the entire process, and cheered me on as I got closer to our daughter's arrival. I was ultimately able to deliver without an epidural, and I give so much credit to Diana for helping along the way. I don't know what I would've done without her!
I was also impressed by her kind, professional rapport with my L&D nurses and my OB. The harmony in the room was so nice. After Grace was born, my nurse commented to me on how great Diana was. I could't agree more. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
-Catherine Kraemer
February 19, 2015
Mother Love Birth Doula
Birth Fee: $700 to $850