Testimonial for Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA)
As soon as we found out I were pregnant, my husband and I discussed using a doula. I was considered ‘advanced maternal age’ and we knew that a hospital birth would be stressful, but we were hesitant to try for a home or birth center delivery since this was my first pregnancy. We wanted to make sure there was someone experienced with labor and delivery with us in the hospital to help us make decisions and prevent unnecessary intervention. As soon as we met with Adriana, we immediately knew she was the perfect fit for our birth wishes. We were seeking a doula who was professional, understood the balance of desiring a natural child birth but also the comfort of a hospital setting in case of emergency, and someone who would be able to support us but also be compatible with hospital staff. Adriana met and exceeded all of these criteria. Throughout labor Adriana was supportive, helped my husband with suggestions to comfort me, and provided valuable advice that kept us on our desired natural birth path. Towards the end of labor, when I felt myself thinking more about intervention to help with the pain and the hospital staff suggested some medical options to assist with delivery, Adriana was magical in her ability to distract me from the pain, provide soothing support, encourage me to stick with my birth wishes, and provide non-medical pain management solutions. We were able to achieve the natural birth we desired and gave birth to a healthy girl. I am happy that Adriana was there to help us stick with our birth wishes because I now have the beautiful memory of labor with all of the physical feelings and roller coaster emotions not clouded by medical intervention, to cherish the rest of my life. Postpartum, Adriana visited with us and provided valuable advice and assistance with breastfeeding and newborn questions. We were unequivocally pleased with Adriana and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a doula as part of their pregnancy/birth voyage.
-Elizabeth Rodgers
February 13, 2016
Adriana Babler, Ph.D., CD(DONA)
Serendipity Birthing
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
