Testimonial for Rebecca Turrigiano
After experiencing a difficult birth for our first child, my husband and I knew we needed to do things differently the second time. As a VBAC hopeful, I poured over research and reached out for advice from other women who had done or were wanting the same thing. The number one recommendation was to hire a doula. We found Rebecca and immediately after our first meeting with her felt a peace that we didn't think was possible. Rebecca helped us create a "team" of people who truly all wanted the same outcome for us. She truly pushed the notion that knowledge is power and encouraged us to learn all we could. Rebecca's support during my pregnancy was invaluable as I had a lot of tough emotions to sort out. When things with the pregnancy didn't go as planned, Rebecca was always there pointing out the positives and encouraging us that the fight was not over. I ended up in an induction and still Rebecca remained 100% optimistic that we were going to have the birth experience we desired. Rebecca showed up for our induction bright and early and never left my side, even when it seemed like it was going to be days. She encouraged me mentally during the entire experience along with keeping me moving around and changing positions. I felt empowered having Rebecca by my side, something I desperately needed during my first birth. She encouraged us to make informed decisions about what WE wanted during labor and really pushed us to make our decisions rather than allowing everyone around us to make them for us. In the end we had a beautiful, amazing VBAC. An experience I will never forget and one that I feel may not have happened if we had not hired Rebecca. As a bonus, she captured our birth beautifully with photography. I had no idea she was even taking the pictures she did and am still amazed she was able to be so present in the birth and capture these photos at the same time. We are so grateful to her and would highly recommend her to any couple.
-Alicia Weaver
April 29, 2015
Rebecca Turrigiano
LOVING TOUCH DOULAS
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2400
