Testimonial for Tara Withey
First time mom here...so when my husband and I began the pregnancy, I knew right away that I wanted more support in the delivery room, especially since we were considering a natural childbirth and it seemed like a whole lot of pressure to put soley on the hubby. I wanted someone who would be there for both of us in the journey.
When I found Tara, I knew that she was just the right fit to help coach us through the experience. I had no idea then that having her there would not only be a "help", but it actually made our goals of having a natural childbirth possible!
After 12 hours of very intense and painful back labor through the night, our little Ethan was born. It was a very challenging labor as my baby was posterior and I was in so much pain I could n'teven keep water down, but Tara was right there with my husband and I through it all.
She continually applied counter pressure, helped us to try different positions to relieve pain, applied heat packs, read monitors to keep our babies heart rate on the screen, and gave such encouraging words and sound advice when we needed it most. Even when I was ready to throw in the towel and just get the epidural, she was right there coaching me towards my goal of a natural childbirth. I want to stress MY GOAL, because knowing Tara she will help you to achieve whatever you desire for your own childbirth experience.
I have to say after all was said and done, we would not have nearly had the birth we desired if it were not for Tara. She really took the time to hear what we wanted for our birth and helped us to achieve it, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome!
When we initially hired a doula we thought, "well at least for the first one we should have a doula", but now we know for the future that we will not be laboring without one! Tara was amazing and I can't thank her enough for all she did.
-Kaitlin Schneck Derstine
April 12, 2016
Tara Withey
716 Birth
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2100
