Testimonial for Anna Tarasova
I was determined to as natural birth as possible, and I can say that despite some frustrating circumstances, I got them. And largely thanks to Anna.
My labor has begun in a "wrong" way: at a midnight water broke, but I did not feel any contractions. I called Anna and she reassured me that we have time to "start" the contractions and it’s too early to panic, better to try to take a rest as the next night it probably will not work - and she was so right!). In the morning I still did not feel the contractions, and Anna sent me exercises to initiate them. All day my husband and me driving, walking; I do exercises and timed the contractions. Later in the afternoon the contractions became tangible and I decided I need Anna here. At the time when she came I was ready go to the hospital. Anna gave me a massage, put TENS units that gave me relief and we left. At the hospital, it was so painful that I asked to give me anesthesia, but Anna and nurses advised me to abstain, because it turned out that I was 9cm already!
Unfortunately, due to circumstances I could not afford the birthing center, or even choose a clinic, and this one was not the most friendly place:in Coney Island Hospital Anna was not even allowed in the delivery room and the staff almost entirely ignored our birth plan. But despite of this, the birth went well and two hours after our arrival(and 26 hours after water broke) our daughter Alexandra was born without any intervention or use of any medication.
I highly recommend Anna as a sensitive, professional and understanding person. I and, importantly, my husband received informational support during her prenatal visit and we relaxed a bit more clearly imagining what lies ahead. During labor moral and physical support also helped pass this way: her presence and advices relieved stress and made the experience less traumatic and as comfortable as possible in existing circumstances.Thanks again! Next time only you, but in another clinic!)
-Evgenia Smirnova
July 16, 2015
Anna Tarasova
Doula Anna
Birth Fee: $1900 to $3000
