Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Susan is a phenominal doula and Bradley instructor and both you and your partner will be mentally and emotionally ready to take on the twists and turns that L&D brings with Susan's instruction and doula support.
My husband and I enrolled in Susan's Bradley course and hadn't thought about hiring a doula. We fell in love immediately and I told my husband, "I want her to be my doula." We were fortuante that she was able to take us on at a busy time of year.
Susan was there for us throughout the entire process. A week before our daughter was born I had to have a cervical check and found out that I was 5cm and 80% effaced, making my non-existant anxiety skyrocket. She was supportive and there for us 24/7. She relieved my stress and anxiety and got my head back in the game. A week later I went into labor and was in the right place to bring our baby into the world.
My husband and Susan were in constant communication as I was laboring at home in bed. Though I wasn't displaying the emotional sign-posts that are characteristic of different stages of labor (we were well versed in these and knew what to look for from class), she and my husband discussed where we were and we headed to WakeMed North. She was there not long after we got into our labor room and was my cornerstone through labor. She brought the most delicious coconut water, peppermint oil to help with the nausea, and kept me in positions that helped me get through labor. Her soft affirmations were exactly what I needed to hear as I focused inwards on bringing my baby into the world. Our baby ended up being posterior and I can say with confidence that I would not have been able to deliver her unmedicated and without a c-section without Susan by my side.
With Susan as your doula and Bradley instructor, you're stacking the cards in your favor to have the birth you want and will get the best support around.
-Kimberly Petercuskie
December 22, 2016
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
