Testimonial for Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
As a first-time mom, the help I received from Noleen before, during and after my baby's birth was invaluable to me. During pregnancy, she connected me with helpful resources so I could inform myself and feel confident in the choices my husband and I were making for our daughter and ourselves. During the labor and birth, her calm, stable presence as someone who has been there and whose expertise I trusted made my experience so much better. I was surprised to find her assistance more comforting than my husband's (he tried, but I could hear the fear in his voice--Noleen didn't have that fear). She provided great comfort to him, too, when he became worried about how the birth was going (we had some complications at the end but Noleen's reassurance that it was OK really helped my husband). A few days after the birth, Noleen visited us at home to see how we were doing and offer more resources and advice--so helpful. She also gave us some photos she had taken of our baby's first minutes outside the womb, as well as a write-up of the birth story. I don't want to imagine this journey without Noleen and highly recommend her to every pregnant woman!
-Mary Kaech
April 09, 2016
Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Doula Noleen
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2700
