Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
We had a wonderful experience with DC Birth Doulas. Initially we went to a meet the doulas event to see if we were comfortabel with all of the doulas, which we were. We liked DC Birth Doulas because of the on-call type system they have, we knew we would get a doula for our birth who was well rested (as well-rested as they can be getting summmoned in the night) and that that doula would be able to stay with us through the duration of labor -- no matter how long it took.
We took a birth class with Sarah, Amy did our prenatal visit and Mary ended up being on call and attended the birth. All were great, but we have a special place in our heart for Mary. We have often commented about how different, not in a good way, labor would have been without Mary. She was a constant, calming presence during the labor. She knew the hospital and some of the nursing staff. Sometimes I felt like Mary could read my mind during labor. Just as I was thinking some negative thought ("this is terrible, they are all lying about how well I am doing") Mary would say something that would reassure me and calm me down. Mary helped both my husband and I understand what was going on and she is the one who suggested I might be fully dialated and ready to push (I was). I recommend having a doula to everyone-- the nursing staff change and are busy caring for multiple patients, doctors come in for a second, and spouses and partners need a break and some help too. I especially would recommend Mary and DC Birth Doulas to anyone.
-Carla McGarvey
March 12, 2017
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
