Testimonial for Shannon-Tara Ames
My husband wasn't on board with hiring a doula for our first child, as he didn't understand their role, and assumed the midwife would play a bigger part during labour. After meeting Shannon-Tara, he was totally on board!! She was understanding and compassionate, as well as professional and educated. She went out of her way to explain things, and answer our questions.
My birth was pre-term, and we debated calling Shannon-Tara right away. But we are glad we did! If it wasn't for Shannon-Tara, we would have been in labour and delivery alone, with only nurses checking in every 15mins! She took control of the situation when I was 9cm, and requested the nurses call the Dr and Midwife back. And even while I had to wait 45mins for everyone to show up before delivering, she was calm, kept me and my husband focused, and reassured us.
She stayed with us after the baby's birth and helped with breastfeeding, as well as returning the next day to ensure we were doing ok in the NICU. She was able to answer questions in the days following via text messages. She also was vital in helping me recover PPD by explaining all the things my body was going through, and that it was totally normal!
I am currently pregnant again and would hire Shannon-Tara in a heartbeat, except we moved 12 hours away!! We have another doula for this birth planned, as I felt she was the greatest comfort during labour for both my husband and I.
-Miranda Holly
March 28, 2017
Shannon-Tara Ames
Great Beginnings Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1600
