My husband and I feel truly grateful to have had Chris’ support during the birth of our daughter. Throughout the pregnancy, I felt very apprehensive that this birth would turn out like the birth of my son. I wanted so badly to have a successful VBAC! Chris provided continued support through emails, professional articles, and phone calls to keep me pumped up about the birth!
When my due date passed, Chris gave me the courage to follow my heart and delay induction/make my own choices about the birth. Finally, when my water broke, my labor began following the pattern of my previous birth. I was nervous and scared, but Chris believed in me and helped me to believe in myself.
At every point along the way, Chris was right there to advocate for me and to provide info that helped my husband and I to make decisions. Her patience and kind words helped to keep me going even when things got tough. She had countless suggestions to help me manage labor pains, as my desire was for a natural birth. I highly recommend Chris as a doula, and hope to have her at my side in the future if we are blessed with another baby!
-Samantha Warren
January 11, 2011
Doulas of CNY
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
Postpartum Rate: $25