Testimonial for Carolynn Slocum
I've been a professional doula for 8 years and knew that I would want a doula by my side when I birthed my 5th child at home. I chose Carolynn for her skill and experience supporting families at what would likely be a fast and highly emotional home birth. And I was not disapointed as Carolynn was the most perfect person to be at my side. I felt calmed as soon as she arrived and knelt by my side placing her hand on my back as I breathed through a contraction. She knew when to draw close and when to allow my husband to support me as I needed. Her sense of humor was key as the intensity of a fast birth brought about some physical coping methods for me; I smacked her thigh in a rhythm and eventually upgraded to punching at the peaks. She never batted an eye but remained present and allowed me the space to do whatever helped me get from one rush to another. (even if it bruised her lol) Carolynn's voice in my ear was everything as she guided me through a fast 2nd stage as I felt overwhelmed by pushing and had trouble focusing. After my daughter was born and in my arms she lent her skill and experience as a doula and a mother to many areas after the birth. I have 4 older children and she interacted with them, assisted the photographer with getting some photos I treasure deeply, walked my kids through a magical placenta tour, helped with clean up and returned to my side to continue supporting me with breastfeeding and anything else I needed. Carolynn was everything I expect a doula to be; calm, present, intuitive, professional, loving, and can take a punch. :)
-Jennifer Tippie Quesada
April 11, 2017
Carolynn Slocum
Birth By Design
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3000
