Testimonial for Rebecca Turrigiano
Due to some unforeseen circumstances and the fact that I would end up going 10 days past my due date, it was looking like our original doula would be unable to make our labor. Enter Rebecca, who graciously agreed to be on call for us should the need arise. This is also a testament to the Phoenix doula community as there were no egos involved, only wanting to do what was best for us. This notion was once again reinforced when BOTH of these beautiful ladies would come together to check in on us.
Ultimately, it was Rebecca that would answer the call. And looking back, I cant imagine it any other way. Rebecca was the perfect blend of strong yet calming support we didn't even know we needed. As an example, one aspect of my experience that I wasn't expecting was the rapid changes in my body temperature.... literally freezing and shivering one minute and the next burning hot. Rebecca and my husband made quite the team, Rebecca armed with blankets and a heated rice sock and my husband ready with the ice chips and a cold cloth.
Rebecca was able to help me manage the pain through full dilation and 2 hours of pushing. In the end, the baby was not descending even after numerous techniques and turns and we heeded the doctors suggestion for cesarean. It was a difficult decision but we felt that we had exhausted all of our options and were confident our doctor would not recommend it if she thought there was another approach. We would find out later, after the initial incision nicked my bladder that that was the source of some of our earlier frustrations. It was during my extended surgery time I felt even more grateful for Rebecca. The team had allowed her in the OR and she stayed by my side as my husband went with our fresh little baby girl.
We would whole heartedly recommend Rebecca to anyone researching doulas and although technically she was our "backup" doula she would be one of the first people we'd call if we were to have another child.
-Rhonda Mejia
April 26, 2015
Rebecca Turrigiano
LOVING TOUCH DOULAS
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2400
