Testimonial for Tammy Mancuso CD/PCD(DONA) HCHD
"Doula? A what?" That is something you may be thinking to yourself or blurted out loud. I had the privilege of working with a doula-in-training prior to my scheduled c-section. She provided me with various sources of information to help me develop a birthplan and type of postpartum care I wanted to receive in the hospital. Tammy met with me (and husband) prior to the birth of our first child. She quickly familiarized herself with our birthplan, and engaged us in a series of Q & A to determine what kind of temperment we had, our postpartum doula expectations, and most importantly...what kind of care we wanted to provide our new baby with. Our sweet baby had eating challenges and his pediatric plan of care required us to wake him every 3 hours to eat. Nursing and cup feedings could last up to 1.5 hours followed by snuggles and napping. This was on top of daily visits to our neighborhood pediatrian for weigh-ins and exams. Tammy was our cheerleader and primary support as we acclamated ourselves to parenthood and dealt with the physical limitations associated with my c-section recovery. Have I yet mentioned her angelic support as I practiced nursing?!? Her presence was calming. Her presence helped me allow myself to shower, eat, and take care of myself. She even did a few overnight shifts which helped us feel rejuvenated. Familial support is a wonderful addition to a postpardum doula. However, I want to provide my personal recommendation that if you can afford a doula as skilled as Tammy...DO IT! You will respond to her advice better than your mother or sister. That's human nature. Unlike when family members visit, you will not be embarassed that your hair looks like it hit a light socket and you can't remember the last time you swept your hardwood floors. Best of luck and make Tammy's postpartum doula care a top priority! Your postpartum self, partner, and new baby will thank you!
-Emily Newcomb
June 02, 2015
Tammy Mancuso CD/PCD(DONA) HCHD
Spread Your Wings Doula Care
Birth Fee: $900
Postpartum Rate: $25 to $35
