Testimonial for Juanita Harris CD(DONA)
I absolutely love Juanita! She gave me the birthing experience i wanted! At first my boyfriend was wondering why i wanted a doula and as my pregancy progressed he was constantly asking me to text her to see if this or that was "normal". This was my first pregnancy and had no idea what to expect so i was calling and texting her about everything! She encouraged me to research things and we talked about what would be best for me. She told me to envision the labor that i wanted and throughout my pregnancy i maintained that thought. I kept thinking an 8hr start to finish natural labor. Of course that didnt happen but we were pretty darn close. My daughter was almost 2 weeks late and Juanita walked miles with me and helped me to try to get her to come on her own. She eventually did and i was in labor for 26hrs before i went to the hospital. She came over in the middle of the night and watched a comedy show with me because laughing helped me through the contractions. The next day i checked into the hospital at 5:14pm and by 9:40pm by daughter was here! I had the quick natural labor i had envisioned. She took lots of pictures for us because i was so out of it and her dad was focused on us. Even though i dont remember much from my labor she does and we still talk about it. I am so greatful for that. Postnatal i was still checking with her because its just my boyfriend and i living in san diego and this was our first child we had advice coming from everyone "dont hold the baby all the time your going to spoil her", "let her sleep alone", "why breastfeed" and on and on. It was all well intentioned but not what i felt was right with my daughter. Juanita always calmed my nerves with reassurance that everything i was doing (holding, cuddling, nursing on demand ect) was the building the foundation of trust with my daughter letting her know her needs would be met. My daughter is now 4months sleeping through the night and shes super happy. Juanita thank you!
-Tiffany Jolly
January 04, 2016
Juanita Harris CD(DONA)
Southern Charm Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
