Testimonial for Emerald Doulas
Our experience was fantastic. My husband and I are first-time parents who decided to deliver at WBWC. I knew I wanted additional support during delivery from a woman who knew the ropes of child-bearing. After a really positive and educational (and lengthy) chat on the phone with Melanie, we came ino Emerald Doulas to meet her and her colleague Sara (both hypnobabies trained, which I also planned to use for delivery day). From the beginning they made it clear that they were there for us an all ways surrounding the pregnancy, birth, and post-partum period. Sara was the one on call the night I went into labor. She was a fantastic physical and emotional support, providing me and my husband with sage guidance and peaceful reassurance throughout the labor and delivery. She also helped me through a number of different maneuvers and comfort measures that helped the labor progress seamlessly (despite a posterior presentation). As labor progressed, I wasn't speaking much (had indeed turned very 'inward') and althuogh I was not that 'far-along' only an hour before, Sara sensed that we were very close to delivering. Trusting her intuition she convinced the midwife to come back in to our room, and just moments later we had our baby. Not only was she in tune with the process of brith, she was also keenly aware of our needs as first time parents. Despite our daughter being born in the early hours of the morning, she remained a warm and unhurried presence, and was with us (or nearby giving us a little private time with our newborn) for several hours until we encouraged her to get back home to her own bed for some much earned rest. She called to check on us once we were home, and both Sara and melanie came for a post-partum visit, and provided some great advice (and warm conversation). From our first conversation with Melanie to our smooth delivery with Sara, Emerald doulas was fantastic and has our highest recommendation for doula services.
-Susan Ellor
March 28, 2017
Emerald Doulas
Emerald Doulas, LLC
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
