Testimonial for Birth You Desire ® LLC
We hired Ursula to be our doula and welcome our first child into the world because we wanted an unmedicated vaginal birth, and we are so glad that we did! We were fortunate to have had just that and it was one of the most empowering experiences I have ever (or will ever) have. Ursula is incredibly knowledgeable and has a ton of experience, so we knew we were in excellent hands from day one. We also took Ursula’s birthing classes - Birth You Desire - that helped us get to know her philosophy and style even more before the big day. I would characterize Ursula’s style as no nonsense, but very loving and supportive at the same time. She doesn’t sugar coat things. She is completely open and honest and will give it to you straight, which I found really helpful in the delivery room. At one point I told her that I just needed a break to which she responded “you’ll have a break when you meet your baby” - this motivated me to get deeper in that squat to get the baby in proper position! The other quality I really loved about Ursula is her sense of humor. I felt like I could completely be myself (and she definitely saw that worst of me!) throughout the process without hiding any of the ugly bits. Ursula also worked closely with my husband, “coaching” him on what might help me at any given moment, which I found incredibly helpful…and I know he did, too. I would not hesitate to recommend Ursula to any expectant mommies. We had a wonderful birthing experience due in large part to her reassurances, guidance, and comfort measures she used during labor. Should we decide to have #2 you can bet that she’ll be in the delivery room again with us yelling at me to squat deeper and push harder!
-Alissa Lewandowski Gallagher
March 28, 2015
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
