Testimonial for Saphren Ma
From the first meeting with Saphren, I knew that she was the right fit and that I wanted her to be at my birth of my son. Throughout my pregnancy, she would text/email to see how we were doing and to ask if I had any questions about prenatal classes, labour strategies, and ways to cope with pain management. I always felt like she was thinking one step ahead and preparing us for the journey of birth that lay ahead.
I was 11 days overdue. Saphren would check in every few days to see how I was doing and to offer foot & hand massage as well as a few other methods to help get my labour started naturally. She was always there to offer up suggestions as well as encouraging words to help keep my spirits up. It's not easy being overdue. I was induced on the 11th day with cervidil. We went home to see if we could get labour started with some easy walking. Saphren was the first person we called when the contractions started to come closer together. She was quick to arrive and never left my side. She came prepared with massage techniques, lavender scented oil and a calm energy. As labour progressed she stayed in touch with our midwives and helped us decide when it was time to head to the hospital. At the hospital, she set the scene by dimming the lights and set up flameless candles. She was pivotal to my comfort during labour. She massaged my back, applied pressure on my hips during contractions and continuously poured water over my stomach while I laboured in the bath. After our son was delivered there were some complications and I had to be rushed off to surgery. Saphren remained calm and assisted my husband every step of the way.
After we arrived home she texted to make sure we were doing well and visited after a few days to help us decompress about our labour and delivery. She even baked the most delicious muffins. I would highly recommend Saphren to anyone looking for a great doula!
-Amber Von Apple
August 18, 2017
Saphren Ma
Birds Nest Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1750 to $2150
