Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
We used Amy Ard's former doula group at the birth of our first child and we can't say enough good things about her and her colleague at the time. When I found out I was pregnant with #2, I knew right away we'd be hiring Amy's current group, the DC Birth Doulas. I had a very complicated and traumatic delivery the first time. I'm so glad I reached out to Amy at the very beginning of my second pregnancy. She helped me make some important decisions and find the support I needed to work through my feelings about my last experience. I chose to deliver with the midwives at Washington Hospital Center. The doula that came to my prenatal visit was Lindsey Uhrig, who was extremely warm and friendly. She was on call on the big day and provided crucial support during my very fast and intense labor (less than 3 hours of painful contractions). I chose to have an unmedicated birth and it was fantastic, but I cannot imagine what it would have been like without Lindsey (and the student doula she called in with my permission) in the delivery room. Lindsey provided emotional and physical support and kept my husband and I calm the entire time, even when someone from Anesthesia came in strongly recommending an epidural after learning about my previous complications. Lindsey has also been wonderful in the weeks following the birth of my daughter. During my pregnancy, I also had the opportunity to interact a lot with Elizabeth Schrader who, in addition to being a doula with the DC Birth Doulas, is an excellent prenatal massage therapist. I had several massage sessions with her during my pregnancy and I am confident they helped me relax and prepare my body for the delivery. Overall, my husband and I couldn't be happier with the service provided by the DC Birth Doulas!
-Marisa Silveira
August 23, 2017
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
