Testimonial for Christine Goldman Redmond
Chris Goldman was always available to me when I needed her. She is extremely competent and helpful, as was evidenced by her child birth education classes and her help with putting my birth plan together. My labor was unique, as my water broke at 36 weeks, but I knew I could call on Chris at 4:30 in the morning and she would be able to tell me what to do. Through constant check-up, Chris provided continuous support throughout the early stages of labor and was able to advise me as to the next steps when my labor was not progressing. Hers was the strongest voice in determining what I should do next. Additionally, she provided tangible and natural ways to progress labor as well as helpful pain relief techniques that I would not have known of otherwise. She was a great supplement to the support my husband provided and helped coach him as well, all the while standing back and letting him support me in the ways he wanted to. Two things impressed me the most- first, Chris' intuition about when to get me back to the room to deliver; she has such a deep insight into the woman's body and the birthing process and knew, simply by a look on my face, that it was time to get back to the room to have the baby. It was a good thing too, as I promptly delivered the baby after getting back to the room! Second, she knew my birth plan really well and was a constant advocate as to my wishes when my mind was focused on the labor and not necessarily on my birthing preferences. Post labor and delivery, Chris provided lactation coaching as well as several helpful tips when breast feeding was not going so well- I now have no trouble with breast feeding. In sum, I was very pleased with the coaching and support that Chris provided to my husband and me, and even though I have already had the baby, I know I can call on Chris at any time and she will be ready and willing to help.
-Kelsey Kotash
January 01, 2011
Christine Goldman Redmond
Doulas of CNY
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
Postpartum Rate: $25
