Testimonial for Dana Oakes-Sand AS, CCE, MCD, NMPP, IPES
Having a baby is one of the most amazing choices my husband and I ever made, also the scariest because we had NO IDEA what to do. So after we had attended some classes we decided to look for a Doula. What we got was so much more than a Doula. Jessica was a friend, a sister, a mother and a blessing. She visited before and after the birth to answer all of our questions and to offer emotional support. These visits were reassuring and comforting and we so enjoyed her company. I went into Labor February 29, 2016. Jess was at the hospital with us about 20 minutes after we arrived. She had literally dropped everything to come be by our sides. I gave birth on 3/2 at 1:10am via C-section and Jess was there throughout. During the labor she was calm and supportive. She constantly reminded me that I was strong, that I could do this and that I would get through it. Labor is like a boat moving with the waves and Jess was our lighthouse guiding us through the storm. She is intelligent, smart, kind and sweet. She is also a lot stronger than she looks both physically and mentally. When my husband needed a break from holding me up she stepped right up to take his place. When my husband was unsure of how to help me she was there to offer ideas. When I felt that I was losing it she helped give me strength. She prayed for me, with us, when I needed strength because I was nervous about the C-section. She supported me when I could no longer take the pain and needed medication even though we planned for all natural. After the C-section my husband needed to stay with me in the operating room, so we asked Jess if she would stay with our son while they were finishing up. She stayed with him until they put him in my arms. She barely slept for all those hours and we basically had to force her to eat because she was so focused on helping us. Jessica was amazing and we will have her there for our second child when that day comes. I am so happy that we had a Jess.
-Kristen Labbe
February 14, 2017
Dana Oakes-Sand AS, CCE, MCD, NMPP, IPES
Rushes Doula Service
Birth Fee: $1200 to $2350
Postpartum Rate: $35 to $45
