Testimonial for Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
We hired Christa for the birth of our first child. We live in the country so it was great because she held private prenatal classes for us in our own home. When labour started, she was easily reached, and came right away when we decided we were ready. At the hospital, having her there was great because it allows my husband to have a break from supporting me through contractions. The birth ended in a c-section and my husband commented after that he felt Christa was a bigger support to him through the scary process of a tricky epidural and surgery.
Christa also attended our second birth which was a successful VBAC. During the pregnancy she was very supportive of VBAC and took me to a VBAC support group. Because we had already done prenatal classes, Christa went above and beyond by doing a photo shoot for me instead. Again, when the baby came, she was available and prompt. She was supportive of all of our decisions during labour. She stayed until we were settled into our recovery room. She even transported and stored my placenta until I was ready to encapsulate it.
For both births she took photos of labour and delivery and provided detailed timelines/notes on how things happened. She also did a follow up visit and a few phone calls. She is worth every penny! Super friendly, easy to talk to, does not get embarrassed or awkward about any body parts/functions, is matter of fact, and you can tell she loves what she does.
-Martina Kranjcevic
April 29, 2016
Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
Li'l Apple Doula Services
Birth Fee: $900 to $1200
