Testimonial for Becky Rohrback CD(DONA) SBD
This was our first pregnancy. I am a nurse and had been exposed to the doula program while in nursing school. At age 41, I consider myself to be advanced in maternal age. In order to become pregnant my husband and I had to utilize the assistance of Shady Grove Fertility. I knew that this pregnancy may be my one and only chance at being pregnant and wanted to do everything right. We set out to search for the perfect doula to share our momentous occasion. We wanted to have a totally natural birth and have the assistance to make it happen. After meeting Becky we knew she was the doula for us. She was down to earth and easy to talk to. She gave us recommendations when I had suggestions on clothing to wear during labor and what type of items I should pack. She had fabulous advice on what type of things to pack for the labor process and afterwards.
My actual labor lasted over 24 hours. During this time Becky was wonderful. I did this without any pain medication or epidurals. At the 24 hr mark the practitioners recommended an epidural to try to relax me and help the baby move down. This did not work and we proceeded to have a C-section. Becky was great during all of this. Her presence allowed my husband to get a short nap to rejuvenate during the LONG process. Becky was there for me and Ben. She gave suggestions to help ease the pain of contractions and assist in relaxing me. She was truly a god send. She advocated for my wishes and helped Ben and I talk through medical decisions.
Overall, my birth experience with my son was much easier with Becky by my side. We gained a lifelong friend out of the experience. Even after delivery Becky has kept in touch.
If we attempt to grow our family with number 2, Becky will definitely be a part of the experience!
-Jackie Galluzzo
November 18, 2015
Becky Rohrback CD(DONA) SBD
Maryland Birth Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2300
