Testimonial for Autumn Duckworth
Autumn and Lisa were both so wonderful. As a first time mom (and my husband a first time dad), we wanted to have some support people with us in the hospital to make sure our voices were heard and that we had the kind of resources we needed to try for an unmedicated and peaceful birth. As it turned out, Autumn was with me for the majority of my ~26 hour labor process. my water had broken at home and contractions did not start on their own. So I went to the hospital and had to decide whether to induce or not. Although she would have come to the hospital immediately if we had asked her to, since I wasn't in any pain, we were in communication with Autumn via phone. She did a great job of helping us make that decision while at the same time making sure that it was our decision. Autumn came to the hospital in the middle of the night to help us through my contractions after they became more powerful. She helped us handle some stressful situations when our baby was in distress and provided coping techniques when one after another my natural pain manangement strategies became impossible after various medical complications. When after making it to 9.5 cms dilation unmedicated I learned I would have to have a c section due to my baby being in distress, she (and Lisa who joined us at that time to take a shift) helped me and my husband make peace with that situation. Autumn made sure I was comfortable before leaving me in Lisa's capable hands for the c-section. Autumn also completed my post-partum visit, and she helped me unpack my emotions from my labor and helped me gain confidence with breastfeeding. Can't recommend Autumn and Lisa enough. They are both amazing!
-Lauren Fosberry
June 27, 2017
Autumn Duckworth
Seattle Doula Partners
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
