Testimonial for Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq., HCHD
We loved having Taba as our doula! Her personality is so spunky and energetic, which made us always feel comfortable around her. She was completely supportive about what WE wanted in our birth. She did not try to force any of her opinions on us. When we asked about certain birthing techniques or procedures, she would help educate us with facts, research, and past experience.
One thing that I loved about Taba was her willingness to research anything birth related for us. If I wanted to know about chord blood, prenatal vitamins, or epidurals, she would spend the time sifting through articles to find credible research on the issues and procedures. If there was a controversal issue like circumcision, she would find information from both sides of the argument for us. This saved us hours of time and helped us make positive decisions for our family.
Taba was amazing during the birth. She helped me communicate with the nurses without stepping on their toes or creating arguments. She showed my husband how to help me. She had a suitcase full of tools to help me deal with contractions, including a rolling pin that she used to massage me for several hours. Taba was encouraging throughout the whole birth process AND she took amazing photos and videos of the birth. She also wrote down significant things that happened during the birth.
Also, Taba is a lactation educator, and this was very valuable to me after the baby came. Taba spent an entire evening with me helping me with engorgement and getting my baby to latch on. She showed me how to use a pump correctly, how to help my milk let down, and ways to help our baby eat better. This was so helpful because even my mom wasn't able to help me with these things. I'm so glad that Taba was there when I needed her!
If you want a doula that is energetic, supportive, organized, knowledgable, and someone that can be a close friend, then you should get Taba!
-SarahLynn & Jeremy Zavoral
August 04, 2011
Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq., HCHD
Doulablebirth
Birth Fee: $2800 to $3000
