Testimonial for Carolyn Ericson
Carolyn is a supportive, positive and amazing doula! She changed my perspective on how first time and second time mothers can benefit tremendously by having a doula. It had been almost 12 years since my daughter was born but I was confident that I did not need a doula as I had been following the GW Midwifery exercise and diet guidelines. At my 37 week prenatal appointment one of my midwives highly recommended getting a doula for two reasons: 1) this was my husband John’s first pregnancy/child and 2) it was important for John and I to have a natural and drug-free labor and child birth.
We found Carolyn through a GW doula referral. She replied to our email promptly with a short bio informing us why she became a doula and what her services entailed. Carolyn came to our house a couple of days later well prepared with a contract, a sample birthing plan and post recovery resources. After John and I discussed our birthing plan with her, we decided she was a perfect fit for us.
During my labor Carolyn’s presence was so calm and comforting that I often found myself making eye contact with her, seeking words of wisdom or holding onto her for reassurance. I felt appreciated by my husband and Carolyn during my entire labor. Carolyn’s direction for me to drink water and breathe were easy tasks for me to follow but they were extremely helpful and made my labor more comfortable.
The best part about Carolyn’s services was the labor notes she took during the my labor. Carolyn shared her labor notes with us during the post delivery appointment at our home; they enabled me to relive the extraordinary experience of my son’s birth. John and I also shared them with our parents. Carolyn is a wonderful doula for first time parents or repeat parents who are seeking comfort during childbirth, who would like support to power through the rough moments of labor and someone who will become part of their labor and delivery family.
-Monica Keller
May 13, 2015
Carolyn Ericson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3250
