Testimonial for Rebecca Turrigiano
I believe hiring Rebecca as my doula was the most important thing I did to prepare for the birth of my second baby. With my first baby, I planned to have an unmedicated, vaginal birth but ended up with an emergency c-section due to transverse lie. With my second baby, my desire remained for an unmedicated, natural childbirth so I planned to try for a VBAC. I knew I would need extra support and encouragement in order to do my best to have the labor, delivery, and outcome that I desired. I had heard about Rebecca through some mutual acquaintances who loved working with her, but she also came up on DoulaMatch with great reviews. I think most doulas are probably wonderful people, and I did interview a few of those wonderful people, but after meeting Rebecca I knew she was the right fit for me. I felt a connection with her immediately. She has a warm, caring demeanor and her face radiates love and joy. Even in our initial meetings, her presence was calming and encouraging.
As labor day drew closer, I appreciated that Rebecca was in regular contact with me. Every communication was punctuated with love and support. The morning I went into labor, Rebecca came to my home at just the right time. She stayed with me and gently guided me into the next position or next phase. She was encouraging and supportive and knowledgeable -- exactly what I needed! She may say she was just doing her job, but I feel like she went above and beyond in being there for me during labor, getting to the hospital, delivery, and supporting me after the successful VBAC of my baby boy. I did it!!! Rebecca's intuitiveness, genuine care, and knowledge was invaluable to me, and I am forever grateful to this amazing woman for helping me achieve the birth I desired.
-Kristen Wunsch
January 22, 2016
Rebecca Turrigiano
LOVING TOUCH DOULAS
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2400
