Testimonial for Carolynn Slocum
I am so thankful I had Carolynn's support as a doula for both my second and third babies. Each labor is completely different than the last, and as such, I needed support in different ways with each birth. Carolynn did an awesome job both times, supporting me in just the way I needed.
With my second pregnancy, I looked into hiring a doula. (If I would have known just how amazing Carolynn was, I would have hired her for my first birth, too!) From our first meeting, we "clicked" and I knew that she was the right doula for me. She was supportive and available during my pregnancy, always just a phone call away to answer any questions I had, or to just talk about anything I was concerned about. Once at the hospital in labor, it was apparent that she had a good reputation with the hospital and the nurses. During this labor, I just needed a "bull-dog at the door" so to speak so I could do my thing and labor in peace without worrying about being bugged. Carolynn is very intuitive and recognized my need for space. She was able to be there for me and support me without being pushy. She has a calm spirit about her and a way with people, which was incredibly helpful when i ran into an awkward nurse situation.
When I became pregnant with my third child, there was no question - I asked Carolynn to be my doula again. This time around, I needed her support in an entirely different way. My labor was quick and my contractions where very intense. She was armed with suggestions to help ease my discomfort and ended up doing hip squeezes for over an hour and a half with each contraction - even climbing up on the bed with me so I could continue having some relief. (I later learned she had a shoulder injury at the time!)
Through both my labors, Carolynn was irreplaceable. She did an outstanding job, supporting me perfectly each time. I would not hesitate to recommend her. She is a seasoned, knowledgeable, and compassionate doula who truly loves what she does.
-Janelle Lambe
June 04, 2015
Carolynn Slocum
Birth By Design
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
