Testimonial for Autumn Duckworth
My name is Sored, I'm Venezuelan and I had my baby girl here with the help of my friend Autumn who is also my Doula. I am new in the country and even though the process of having a baby is the same for every single women, the culture, language, and beliefs makes the experience completely different. While my family and friends back home told me so many things about having a baby, I needed the support from someone here who could guide through the health care system and how everything works here. I believe that there are no coincidences in life and I feel very blessed for having Autumn as my friend who I met just when I got pregnant and didn't know it. I was really nervous and clueless about what was going to happen but listening to her made me feel that everything was under control. She reminded me that God created our bodies for his purpose and designed them to have a baby, that there is nothing to worry about because God was in control. She had the experience that comes with having 2 beautiful babies of her own and that being a doula is something she enjoys doing.
Finally, after going through 29 hours of labor, the doctor decided to go through with a C-Section. First I have to thank my husband who was the biggest supporter for me during every single step of the pregnancy. Second, Autumn who encouraged me to keep going every time I felt down and like I couldn't do it anymore. After so many hours of labor she helped me also to feel good with myself when I had to face the fact that I had to have a C-section and it was for medical reasons not because I failed. Her emotional support helped me to deal with the disappointment I felt after the C-section.
In my experience I found that having a Doula present was very important. The decision of having my baby and having Autumn as my doula was a much bigger blessing than I imagined. I have a healthy and beautiful baby and I am completely healthy and motivated to keep going with my new role as a mom.
-Sored Quintero
October 20, 2015
Autumn Duckworth
Seattle Doula Partners
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
