Testimonial for Birth You Desire ® LLC
I was referred to Ursula by the doula we used for my first birth (who was no longer working as a doula). We loved our first doula - as she provided the most amazing care every step of the way of my pregnancy and postpartum - and it was hard to imagine going with anyone else for the second birth. Alas, I wanted to have another unmedicated, hospital birth attended by the GW midwives, and I knew having a doula would be integral to achieving that goal. During our first meeting, Ursula was very matter-of-fact, had a great sense of humor, but was also very professional and knowledgeable about pregnancy and birth as well as my care providers. Her passion for birth and pregnancy were immediately apparent. Since my first pregnancy and birth were textbook, I expected the same with my second. Wrong. I faced a host of issues toward the end of my pregnancy, which led to my daughter being born very close to 42 weeks (my first came spontaneously at 39 weeks). Ursula was with me every step of the way leading up to the birth - she checked in via phone/text/email frequently, offered advice on natural induction methods/positions as well as allowed me to vent about my frustrations, and offered many words of encouragement. Despite my labor happening spontaneously, my baby had still not made her way into the birth canal. Enter Ursula who, at my request, coached me (literally) for 12 hours at the hospital to ensure my labor didn't stall. If not for her, I'm sure my labor would have been even longer and more arduous. She found the most efficient and effective positions and never left my side. Ursula continued to provide much needed emotional support to our family following my daughter's birth and two subsequent hospitalizations for extremely serious illnesses (meningitis and another apparent life threatening event). I have already recommended Ursula to pregnant friends, and she'll be the first person I call should we decide to have another child.
-Robyn Baggetta
January 18, 2016
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
