Testimonial for Amy Durham
Any family would greatly benefit from having Amy Durham as their doula. My husband and I are first time parents and we simply would not have had the birth experience we wanted without Amy's help, both as we prepared for labor and during the long process. In our pre-natal visit, Amy was extremely well prepared and organized, and helped us develop our birth plan. She provided information to my husband on how he could recognize the signs of labor, gave us lists of foods we could prepare and things to include in our "go bag" and gave me recommendations on exercises to position my baby into an ideal spot. She was responsive to our inquiries and her experience as a doula and as a mom herself put us at ease.
During my very long and difficult labor, Amy was a godsend. Performing like an endurance athlete/guardian angel, Amy was tireless in supporting me and my husband over nearly 24 hours. In the long stretches when no hospital staff were present, it was Amy who kept offering me comfort measures, kept me clean, and made sure my husband had the breaks he needed to continue to support me. She offered several techniques for me to manage my contractions, including different positions, use of a rebozo, and massage. She could recognize when I was flagging and took the initiative to keep me going, helping me achieve the natural birth I wanted. Her experience also helped recognize when I had a complication, and she was able to help us advocate for the attention I needed.
During pushing, Amy was right next to my husband, helping me cross the finish line, and telling me when to look to see the moment my baby was born. After, when an overeager nurse wanted to take the baby too early, Amy defended our little family so we could enjoy those precious first moments for the hour we had planned. She assisted with the first latch, and left only when our little family was settled. Hire her!
-Jenny Orrico
April 13, 2017
Amy Durham
Mother Nurture Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2700
