Testimonial for Emerald Doulas from Sunny Yoo

Testimonial for Emerald Doulas

I could go on forever about the wonderful ladies at Emerald Doulas, but if you're only going to read one sentence from my long testimonial, this is the takeaway: Hiring them was the best decision of our birth/postpartum experience.

As first time parents giving birth in a new city away from family and friends, my husband and I set out in search of support and it came to us in the form of Emerald Doulas.

Originally we had set out in search of just a postpartum doula, but ultimately decided we wanted a birth doula as well. MK was the "lucky" doula on call for my exhausting 42 total hours of active labor (20 at the hospital). MK offered support both mentally and physically, providing pain management tips and letting me drape my heavy pregnant self all over her tiny body. I feel bad for ruining her back and probably breaking her fingers while I pushed. MK helped us feel safe, supported and as confident as we could be in a vulnerable situation. She helped me stay focused in the moment, and have a positive birth experience. It was also great to have extra support when my husband needed a coffee or food break.

And boy were we ever grateful for Suzanne's support once we got home from the hospital. There was a learning curve getting used to new life as a family of three (plus pets). It was great to have help with errands/food prep/packing for our move, a shoulder to lean on when things felt tough, and a treasure trove of practical tips for baby care. Suzanne helped us become more confident and comfortable in our role as first time parents. My favorite support was the overnights - getting quality sleep with minimal interruption does wonders to improve your mood and energy those first few weeks!

Emerald Doulas provided invaluable support for us during an exciting (but also mildly terrifying) time. It was the best decision we could have made for our family, no doubt. Thank you, Emerald Doulas, for everything!!

-Sunny Yoo

August 15, 2016