Testimonial for Sue Chargo, ICBD, ICCE, (ICEA) Doula, Educator, Lactation Counselor, Doula Trainer
Sue was such a wonderful addition to our birth. This was my first baby, and my labor went EXTREMELY quickly. Sue was such a great calm energy to have with us there, and I know she was very reassuring to my husband. She insured that we were moved through triage as quickly as possible, and that the nurses and midwife were aware of our birth preferences. We didn't get to use a lot of the comfort measures we discussed beforehand, due to how quickly it all went, but she helped my husband soothe me with massage during contractions and created a very calm enviroment in the labor and delivery room by turning off the lights and lighting LED candles. Sue was also there to help support me afterwards during some painful repairs, while my husband held the baby. I don't think I could have gotten through them without her.
The meetings before the birth were a great way to get to know Sue and talk through important parts of our birth preference list, and to discuss any fears or questions about the birth. The meetings afterward were perfect for decompressing and processing our birth story. She has been a wonderful resource for any questions we have had during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum and newborn stage! Overall she was incredibly warm, kind and such a wonderful presence. I hope she can attend my future births!
-Shannon Whicker
July 19, 2016
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3250
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
