Testimonial for Char Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)
Char was our doula for the births of both of our children. The first time I had to have a c-section due to my daughter's breech presentation. With our second, we planned a VBAC. We wanted an all-natural birth. We were able to follow our birth plan exactly! Prior to admission I had been experiencing contractions and other signs of labor. I was able to talk with Char and text her about what was happening. She offered suggestions for managing the contractions, and reminded me what else I should be looking for as labor progressed. Char was positive and encouraging from the beginning when she learned I wanted a VBAC and that continued until baby arrived. Once I was admitted, the team that worked with me, including Char and the midwife, was positive, not once discussing the "risks" of a VBAC. I was able to remain positive and focused on a successful vaginal birth.
I felt it was my husband's job to comfort me. He was better able to know what to do with suggestions from Char. She helped me by offering suggestions for dealing with contractions. She was supportive and encouraging throughout the process. She was able to read my body language and know what was happening, as she had experienced it herself and had attended many births. She normalized what I was experiencing. She helped me focus on each moment. Char did some coaching when it was time to push which was helpful, because I would rather have rested and needed someone to tell me what to do! After about 20 minutes of pushing, our son was born! My husband helped deliver the baby, placed him on my chest and cut the cord a bit later. We were grateful to have Char with us to provide her support and guidance.
-Marcie Nithang
February 12, 2011
Char Char Perkins RN LCCE, CD(DONA)
Journey2Birth
Birth Fee: $800 to $1000
