Testimonial for Rosie Peterson from Christie Rigatti

Testimonial for Rosie Peterson

There are many decisions you have to make when you get pregnant and go through the preparation of having your baby. One of the very best decisions my husband and I made was to hire Rosie as our Doula. I knew right after meeting her that her calm demeanor, soothing voice, and expert knowledge on all things childbirth were unique attributes and were exactly what we were looking for. Rosie's grenuine and selfless care for her clients is what make her inevitably become a part of your family before you even have the baby. We really emjoyed getting to know her and the process prior to our due date, but once our labor actually started, Rosie's role as an earth angel to us was cemented. I had a long labor- 38 hours- and things did not progess as I had hoped they would (quickly) but as soon as Rosie realized I was in labor she was at our home, guiding my husband, reminding us of all the relaxation principles we had learned, and comforting me every minute of every contraction. She was also with me the entire time at the hospital, allowing my husband to run home to take care of our dog, and never left my side. As things got a little complicated, she prayed with us and prepared us for the hospital protocols and explained the baby's monitoring system to me so I understood what was happening. When it was finally time to push, she was the one holding my leg, encouraging me to do my best, and supporting my husband until our baby was finally born. 38 hours is a long time to be in a supporting role for a woman in labor, not to mention how uncomfortable the hosipital chairs are- but Rosie never complained and made me feel like there was nowhere else she would rather be. She even offered to go get us food after everything was over! My sons first smile was in her arms a few weeks later which was very fitting. Rosie was an incredible blessing and we strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a doula.

-Christie Rigatti

February 23, 2017