Testimonial for Shannon Bacus CD(DONA), APPAC
Shannon was there for us in ways I didn't know I needed her for my son's birth. She seemed to be able to anticipate my needs during my labor. She knew exactly what to ask the nurses when I was I was too exhausted to speak anymore. Her presence brought peace into the delivery room. There were times I was so overwhelmed with pain and exhaustion that I was wasting energy cyring and screaming, but Shannon was able to gently but firmly help me get a grip and keep going. Shannon was also a huge support for my husband during the birth. Shannon provided direction and encouragement for him when he had no idea what to do to support me. There was a moment early on during my labor that Shannon had to step out of the room to get something, and while she was gone my nurse said, "She's one of the good ones." My nurse went on to tell me she has worked with many doulas, and she has not typically been impressed with other doulas. She found she didn't have much to do because Shannon was doing so much. Even after the delivery nurses commented that Shannon stayed and continued to provide support.
Shannon provided so much support leading up to the day of my son's birth. She had so much information to share to help us make informed decisions about his birth. After his birth she was there for us again. I thought for sure we would be just fine when we went home. We did not get the support we needed from doctors and nurses in order to have a successful breastfeeding relationship. Days after the birth I was desperate to have someone one my side supporting exclusively breastfeedng my child. Shannon came to my house and not only provided sound advice to help me reach my goals, but she helped us gain confidence as parents to advocate for our family with medical professionals.
We plan to hire Shannon as our doula for our future pregnancies, and we would recommend her to anyone considering hiring a doula.
-Ashley Reynolds
December 05, 2015
Shannon Bacus CD(DONA), APPAC
Shannon Bacus Birth Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1500
