Testimonial for Meredith Markussen, CD(DONA)
I've had two births and Meredith was present for both. Throughout pregnancy, she was available for emotional support and questions. She checked in to ask how I was feeling and how appointments went. She encouraged me when I started to have doubts or fears. During both labors, Meredith helped with positioning, breathing, pain management, emotional support, comfort, making sure the atmosphere was relaxing, and much more. She allowed my husband and I to have time together to work through contractions, but was close by when we needed her. She was supportive and absolutely necessary during both labors.
During hard labor she was there to give me encouragement, to hold my hand, brush back my hair, and remind me that “you CAN do this", “you ARE doing this!", “you're strong", “you're doing this for your baby." She knew exactly what to say. She held my hand during the pushing phase. She was there to tell me, “Good job, Em!!”, “you’re doing it!!”, “you’re going to be holding your baby soon!." These things were so incredibly helpful to hear. If I needed a cold towel on my head, she handled it. During postpartum, she was there for emotional support and questions about recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, etc.
Meredith will put your needs first; she will listen to your requests and desires for your birth. She did not do anything that overstepped what my husband and I wanted. She is extremely encouraging of husband involvement. She has had experience with hundreds of births as a Labor & Delivery nurse, which only gave me more confidence in her ability to know what to do and how to help. She has medical expertise along with her doula training which sets her apart. She’s given birth and knows what you’re going through. She’s gentle, kind, and confident. I highly recommend Meredith as a birth doula. She was exactly what I needed!
-Emily Liddell
July 22, 2015
Birth Fee: Not specified
