Testimonial for Caroline Gatsch
I hired Caroline for my second birth, as I was moving from an area with lots of birth support to Columbus, where your average professional is less concerned with womens' knowledge of choices and control in their births.
Caroline was phenomenal. She was the first birth professional who ever took the time to hear my story and my concerns. I had suffered a loss before this baby, and so my anxiety level was high. Caroline worked with me to listen to my fears and to work with me to create a birth plan that offered me the greatest feeling of security and control during a time that was terrifying for me.
She was my advocate throughout my entire labor, from start to finish. She sat with me through the long admissions process and articulated my concerns to the nurses when I was focusing on contractions. She made sure that I was informed about every medication added to my IV and simplified terms the doctors and nurses were using so that I understood what was going on even through the pain of labor. She hugged my shoulders during my epidural. Most importantly, when it was almost time for me to give birth to my sweet baby boy, she spoke words that centered me in the moment and helped me to realize and internalize the significance of what was about to happen.
I know she hates it when clients say this, but I really, really could not have done it without her. I plan on hiring her for all future births. Thanks Caroline!
-Leigh Ann Kopans
August 31, 2009
Caroline Gatsch
Hopewell Doulas (...formerly The "Columbus Doula")
Birth Fee: $0 to $1000
