Testimonial for Carolyn Ericson
I'm so glad we decided to work with Carolyn! As first time parents, we knew we wanted extra support especially since I wanted an unmedicated and natural delivery.
Carolyn met with us for two prenatal visits to discuss our priorities, labor positions, fears, and everything related to labor. I initially took Hypnobirthing classes and she was very supportive of this approach. She came to the hospital right away and helped create a calm and relaxed environment in the room. I ended up having a difficult time focusing on the hypnobirthing and breathing techniques, but she was very good at encouraging me to relax and breathe correctly. My labor eventually stalled and then I had to push for what seemed like forever (sunnyside-up baby). She was so supportive the entire time and encouraged me to try new positions, keep drinking water, and to focus. I also had terrible back labor and she helped deep massage my back while taking turns with my husband to give him a break.
We also lucked out because she took pictures of the actual delivery (my husband forgot to turn the video camera on and this was really important to me!) so I'm glad she was there to think of that when things were very hectic at the end.
Carolyn came by a week after the birth to check up on us, give me more resources, and to discuss my birth experience. I'm so thankful that I had the birth that I wanted and that she was there for it. We highly recommend her!
-Bethany Pepper
March 12, 2015
Carolyn Ericson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3250
