Testimonial for Meredith Markussen, CD(DONA)
Meredith was a blessing to find! When I found out I was pregnant after a c-section and a miscarriage I knew I wanted a doula to help me get my VBAC. My 1st birth was very traumatic and I felt like I was pressured into an unnecessary c-section. I wanted someone to advocate for me when I was in the middle of labor and to help me stay focused on what my ultimate goal was. Meredith was this and more! She helped calm my fears and doubts and helped me stay patient throughout my pregnancy. She was such a calming factor for me during labor but at the same time such a big motivatior! My labor went FAST. Water broke at 4:30 am and had my daughter at 7:18am. By the time she got there my head was spinning and I was in transition. I started doubting myself and worrying that I wouldn't be able to do it. When she walked in I instantly felt calm and focused. When other people were telling me what to do, or not to do really (don't have that baby in the floor! You need to get in the bed!), she was there to tell me I was doing just fine and asked me what I wanted and needed. She encouraged me through everything and did exactly what I needed. I highly recommend having her there and will not birth another baby without her! She also came to our house to check on us postpartum! We love our doula and can't wait to have her attend our next birth!
-Lindsey Scribner
March 01, 2017
Birth Fee: Not specified
