Testimonial for Carolynn Slocum
Carolynn was great. Very compassionate and helpful through the whole process. She met with us twice for long sessions before, and another meeting after the birth. She talked thoroughly through all our concerns, questions, and how we envisioned and hoped the birth would go.
She was also very attentive over phone before and after the birth to all my questions and issues, and checked in with me every couple of days via text as we got close to the birth. She had lots of very helpful advice, and I felt very supported through all our possible complications.
She had lots of helpful exercises to help the baby turn head down, and to make me feel more comfortable.
The birth was amazing. Carolynn helped me through contractions with positions, massage, and changes to the way I was breathing. It really made a difference.
She was encouraging for an all natural birth, but was also totally supportive and understanding when I wanted an epidural, and when I finally gave in and took antibiotics for mastitus after the birth.
I also really liked that she had such a good working relationship with all the rotating doctors at my office, and knew several of the nurses. She even requested a nurse for me who she knew was really good. She did all sorts of subtle things through labor to make me more comfortable, like chilling wash cloths and putting them on my forehead when I was overheating from the exertion, and making sure I had water, etc.
On a more general note, Carolynn just had a very comforting presence which helped me stay more relaxed. She is a pro and I would highly recommend her to others.
-Andrea Shupack
August 10, 2015
Carolynn Slocum
Birth By Design
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
