Testimonial for Scarlett Lynsky
Scarlett is amazing. Seriously. She is a super awesome doula, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is interested in hiring a doula. She is wonderfully flexible and practical. She is nonjudgemental. She is supportive. And she is experienced in all kinds of births. If you are choosing anything from home birth and unmedicated to hospital birth with epidural, high risk, multiples, etc, Scarlett can support you and help you feel informed, empowered, and as ready as you can be for this wonderfully intense and amazing experience of giving birth.
To start with, I met Scarlett at a time of turmoil. She was flexible, and practical, and willing to meet me at times that worked best for my schedule. She was also incredibly kind and supportive, and I knew upon meeting her that I could trust her, and that I wanted her to help support and guide me through my birth experience.
Then, I had a truly terrific birth, and I think it is because of Scarlett, and some good luck. She really helped me to prepare for labor and get into the right mindset. There was one prenatal visit where she left and afterwards I felt not only prepared for labor, but actually excited to get to go through it. The actual experience was everything that I expected. And it was amazing. Scarlett showed us some comfort measures beforehand that, during labor, made a huge difference in my contractions. It was the difference of "omg I might explode this is so crazy" to "ok, I can do this." She was a great guide, and helped both my partner and I feel ready for our journey. She was able to offer some guidance to him, help support him during the experience as well.
Finally, the few weeks after the birth are very intense and confusing. It was really, incredibly comforting to have someone to call and check in with. She knew community resources in case I needed help, but mostly offered patience and empathy and support. I cannot recommend Scarlett enough.
-Sarah Mills (Stayer)
July 30, 2015
Scarlett Lynsky
Hatchlings Doula Svc & Portland Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $2200 to $3250
