Testimonial for Scarlett Lynsky
Scarlett is amazing! She was present at the birth of my son-my first pregnancy-and for much of the time before the birth. She talked to me a lot before the birth about what to be prepared for and really helped support my decision to have a drug/intervention free birth and reminded me of that when things started getting difficult.
I labored most of the day at home and when I was sure it was time to go to the hospital, she helped my husband and I stay calm through the moments leaving the house and arriving at the hospital. When in transition, I started begging for drugs. I wasn't sure I was really going to be able to give birth without some pain relief. Scarlett talked me through the benefits and risks, what would be good and bad and let me make the decision based on information, not fear. By the time the nurse had returned with the drugs, and told her I wasn't sure, she agreed with the information Scarlett had given and I decided I could do it on my own. I had heard stories of hospital staff having "friction" with doulas and I did not experience that at all with my staff and Scarlett. She was very respectful of the work they do.
When my son was born, Scarlett was right there to help me get him latched on as soon as possible, which was another important aspect of my birth I had let her know ahead of time. I had a drug free birth and got to spend the first moments of my son's life with him on my chest, and nursing. It was one of the best days of my life and my husband and I are so thankful to have had Scarlett by our sides.
-Leslie Bachman
January 09, 2011
Scarlett Lynsky
Hatchlings Doula Svc & Portland Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2800
