Testimonial for Rebecca Belenky CD(DONA), CLEC, CBE
My husband and I were very apprehensive about whether or not we needed a doula for the birth of our first child. We wanted the birthing experience to be a reflection of us, and for it to be an intimate experience to be shared among only ourselves. We didn't even want our family present. However, we realized three weeks before our due date that we couldn't handle everything on our own. I had wanted a natural, drug-free birth and knew that we would need someone to assist my husband in managing my pain through alternative methods. I contacted a few different doulas, but Rebecca stood out in her prompt, thorough and organized responses (she reminded me of myself and how I run my personal business). We wanted to make a decision quickly since we were so close to my due date, so we scheduled a call with Rebecca and she immediately made us feel at ease. We knew right away that we were a perfect match.
Was it worth it to hire a doula in the end? Yes, worth every single penny. We could not have made it through without Rebecca. The birth happened quickly and was painful, but we made it through with Rebecca. I still remember the little things she would do that my husband would not have thought of - tying back my hair and bangs so that they wouldn't bother me, stroking me while the doctor and midwife stitched me up after the birth, and talking me through as the initial recovery became more complicated. She was able to help my son latch on during the golden hour when the other nurses couldn't.
We never felt like Rebecca was intruding on the experience between my husband and our new son, she was a necessary asset. We wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca to anyone looking for a doula to help them achieve through this life changing experience.
-Tracy Choy
September 18, 2015
Rebecca Belenky CD(DONA), CLEC, CBE
Rebecca Belenky Doula Services
Birth Fee: $3000 to $4500
Postpartum Rate: $50
