Testimonial for Rebecca Turrigiano
I am so fortunate to have found Rebecca. I did not have the best experience with my first birth so when I became pregnant (surprisingly at age 44), I knew I wanted things to go differently. My older daughter was Frank breech and born via c-section. My most vivid memory of her birth was being left alone to be stitched up after my newborn and husband were whisked away, while the doctor and nurses talked about their weekend plans. Also, the nurses forced me to give formula when we weren't successful at breastfeeding right away, making me feel like a failure at motherhood already on day two.
Thankfully, after researching doulas, I found Rebecca's profile. At our first meeting I instantly felt comfortable. She reassured me that this birth would be different- no matter how the baby would be born. She would be there to support me before, during and after the birth.
I can not say enough positive things about the impact Rebecca had on my birth experience. She was very supportive of my desire for a natural VBAC and offered many suggestions for how I could successfully achieve my goal. She was always respectful of my decisions, but offered suggestions when needed. She educated me about alternatives to my OB-GYN after we determined that his hospital may not actually allow me to deliver vaginally given my age. At her recommendation, I switched to a midwife at 35 weeks and went on to deliver drug-free at 37 weeks in just over 4 hours.
Without Rebecca my daughter's birth story likely would have been much different, and I owe my wonderful experience to her. She has a calming and reassuring presence, but was my cheerleader when I needed it. She was always my advocate, but in a diplomatic way. As someone who stresses easily, her calming encouragement kept me focused when things got intense, plus she knew when my husband needed reassurance as well. As an added bonus, she captured some beautiful birth photographs that I will treasure forever.
-Tammy Weis Trobridge
October 20, 2016
Rebecca Turrigiano
LOVING TOUCH DOULAS
Birth Fee: $1900 to $2400
