Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
I hired DC Birth Doulas based on their many good reviews and after speaking with Amy Ard. This was my second time using a doula so I had some idea what to expect and what I was looking for. What I received was better than my expectations! I had a very scary, quick labor initally when I was only 27 weeks pregnant. I had literally hired the doulas 1 week prior when I went into labor. I called Sara Baum on a Sunday afternoon, 3 months before she was expecting a call from me. I later found out that they had vacation during that time and had no births scheduled at all. Well none of that mattered. Sara beat my husband to the hospital. From the moment she arrived, I loved her. She was calm, positive, and I felt like I was talking to my best friend even though I didn't know her at all prior. She kept me grounded and in the moment. She supported me when I had to have an epidural even though it wasn't in my birth plan to slow down my preterm labor. She empowered my husband to ask questions and talked through with me how I was feeling. In a non pushy way, she helped me to understand my own feelings and concerns and to be my own advocate. After the birth, she checked in on me almost daily as I adjusted to my son's NICU stay. Now, 6 months later, she still checks in. She's is clearly a doula because she loves it and she is truly good person who cares. I recommend her whole heartedly and if I do have another child, there is no one else I'd want by my side.
-Jennifer Olsen
January 02, 2016
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
