Testimonial for Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
I do not have enough words to express how amazing it was having Noleen as my doula! This was my third baby and first doula experience. I had severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum the entire pregnancy and was on home IVs 3x a day. I was hospitalized multiple times and only had perinatologists. I knew I wouldn't know who was delivering me and I needed the stability and support from a doula. Also my husband had been less than helpful in my previous births so I needed someone for me. My goal was another unmedicated birth and Noleen helped make that possible. She texted me often and with my bed rest she even offered to help with my kids or run errands. The kindness and support above and beyond was amazing. During my long labor and scary birth she was encouraging, supportive and amazing. She gave me strength and courage and also helped my husband. he seemed to use her as a guide on good ways to support me so he ended up more helpful. I had an emergency after birth with a hemorrhage and placenta accreta, my husband took the baby and Noleen went all the way down to the OR with me. She waited for my surgery to be done and kept in contact with my husband in the nursery, that reassurance was priceless to him. Once I was out she went up to the nursery and gave my husband a potty break and remained with him until I was in a room. I was hospitalized for a long time and she checked on me often. I wish I'd had her at my previous births! Even though I had some crazy circumstances she made it all easier on me and my husband and put us both at ease. She was also very helpful with being available for questions and concerns. I recommend her to anyone! Her personality fit with us so well, very calm and comforting. My husband couldn't have handled a 'spirited' doula haha. If I can guide anyone else in their choice of Noleen I would happily do so! If I have another baby she will be one of my first calls. Thank you Noleen for being my doula!!!.
-Hilary Cutright
October 14, 2015
Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Doula Noleen
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2700
