Testimonial for Tunisia Macklin
The world needs more doulas like Tunisia.
My husband and I met Tunisia late in my pregnancy at my midwife's recommendation since I was determined to have a medication free, hospital VBAC. From the very beginning, Tunisia was incredibly responsive and very organized. She provided numerous resources and by our second meeting, we felt as if we'd known her for years.
Because this was my first vaginal birth, I had doubts about my body's ability to safely and naturally birth a baby. Tunisia helped me work through those doubts and fears prior to my second son's birth and gave me so much more confidence going into the process.
By the time I went into labor, statistically all of the cards were stacked against a hospital VBAC. Not only had I gained a lot of weight throughout the pregnancy, I was at 41 weeks + 2 days gestation and over 35. Still, Tunisia shared with me her confidence that I could do it.
I labored at home as long as possible and finally called Tunisia when the contractions became very intense. I was ready to go to the hospital before she'd made it halfway, but she encouraged me to wait and work a little more with her at home as we had planned. Once she arrived, she quickly went to work showing my husband how to help me deal with each contraction.
We finally headed to the hospital and found out I was 7 cm dilated and 100% effaced. I was so happy to learn that I'd already made it further than I had with my first, an emergency C-section due to "failure to descend." Tunisia stayed by my side the entire time; helping me focus and relax through contractions with massage, guided imagery and aromatherapy. She was incredibly attentive to my needs as well as my husband's. As our baby's head crowned, Tunisia grabbed her camera, capturing the first precious moments of our son's life.
Our birth experience was nothing short of perfect thanks to such a wonderful doula.
-Beth Bischoff
August 04, 2015
Tunisia Macklin
Peaceful Birthing Doula
Birth Fee: $1575 to $2500
