Testimonial for Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
Looking back I honestly can't imagine going through labour & delivery without Christa's help and support! This was my first pregnancy and I was very anxious and stressed about everything. I didn't know how I would cope with the pain and such a brand-new and unpredictable experience! My biggest worry was that we wouldn't know when to go to the hospital (or that the baby would come too quickly/be born at home...or on the way to the hospital!). Without Christa we would have gone to the hospital earlier than we needed to, and I know I would not have been as relaxed there. With Christa I was able to labour at home for quite a long time and was much more relaxed and comfortable. She knew exactly what to say to help me through each contraction. She was reassuring, comforting, and so calm! She helped my husband know what to say/do to help me as well, so that it was a very special and intimate experience between us, instead of feeling stressful and crazy. She didn't "direct" us or tell us what to do, but rather she coached us, supported us, and allowed it to be OUR experience. Christa affirmed our decision to go to the hospital and she was a huge support on the drive there - I was having bad contractions and it was snowing/icy, so it was pretty intense! When we got to the unit I was already 8 cm and it was GO time! Christa helped us feel like we were a part of the birthing team by involving us in conversations, giving us information, and answering our questions. She was respectful of the hospital staff and it truly felt like everybody involved was working together as a team. She was a wonderful support after the birth as well - she came to visit/helped with breastfeeding, gave us a timeline of our son's birth (I had forgotten so many details), and gave us a CD with all the pictures. I didn't think I would want pictures, but she captured some beautiful moments and I will cherish them forever.
-Sabrina Nicks Woods
May 25, 2015
Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
Li'l Apple Doula Services
Birth Fee: $900 to $1200
