Testimonial for Emily Steadman
Emily was a very caring and competent Doula. My wife and I chose to have a home birth, and that requires a whole new level of preparation in order to be ready. I was terrified that I would not know what to do or when to do it, However Emily met with us several times leading up to the birth and discussed what could happen, and what role all of the people present would need to play. Even when the labor began, Emily provided gentle suggestions to help me and my wife, without being intrusive or bossy.
My wife ended up transferring to the nearby hospital due to complications. Emily stayed with us for near 24 hours at the hospital. She was very good at making us aware of how the decisions we were being asked to make would affect my wife and son. When the nurses wanted to use internal monitoring, due to difficulty of the ultrasound paddles staying in place, Emily sat near my wife for many hours and held the ultrasound paddles to my wife’s belly so they would not have to be so invasive.
When she was not directly needed by my wife or I she was quietly taking photos of the birth, or getting food and drinks for myself, my wife, the midwife and her assistants.
Emily visited us several times after the birth to help situate us in our home with the new baby, including bringing several meals to us, and helping with some light cleaning and laundry.
Emily went above and beyond in every way possible, she was an absolute life saver and I would suggest anyone whether at home or in the hospital hire her.
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-Thayne Dickey
September 08, 2015
Emily Steadman
Salt City Doula
Birth Fee: $1300 to $1800
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
