Testimonial for Autumn Duckworth
I had fully planned on an unmedicated birth using hypnobirthing techniques. To help with this goal I decided to work with a doula, and chose Ohana. Both Autumn and Jocelyn were incredible to work with in the time leading up to my due date. We had several meetings where they answered questions, showed me comfort techniques, and generally just made both my husband and I feel very comfortable about the birth process. When the baby ended up being breach, I had to have a scheduled c section. This was basically my worst fear realized, but Autumn really helped me through it. Autumn talked to me a lot in advance about the c section process, and how she could support me. I was so happy to have her by my side, holding my hand through needle pokes, and explaining everything to both me and my husband. I know that my husband found her presence extremely valuable, and she really helped him to understand what was going on and stay calm. She was by my side while my husband got to be with our new baby. Furthermore she took lots of pictures and helped to make me comfortable by running point with the hospital staff for me when I had requests for food, temperature changes etc.
Autumn is also a lactation consultant and after we were home with the baby, she did a follow-up postpartum visit where she talked me through breastfeeding concerns and taught me to use my pump. One thing that my husband and I will be forever thankful for was her suggestion to bounce on an exercise ball to calm the baby. That tip alone was worth hiring Autumn as it gave us many extra hours of sleep when we needed them most.
If we ever have another baby, we'd certainly want to work with Autumn again!
-Aura Navarro-Abreu
March 17, 2016
Autumn Duckworth
Seattle Doula Partners
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
