Testimonial for Tabare Depaep, J.D., Esq., HCHD

Tabare is a truly wonderful and knowledgeable Doula. I am so grateful she was there for the birth of our daughter. Since I chose to have a drug-free birth, her knowledge of pressure points was a godsend. During every contraction her and my husband applied pressure on my knees and hips and it completely took the edge off the pain. At the doctor's office and in the hospital she explained what all the machines were for and translated a lot of the medical lingo the nurses and doctors used. What was also nice is that she kept notes about all the details of our daughter's birth and sent them to us later. A few days after we were back home she came over to help me with nursing. She helped improve my daughter's latch and taught me how to lie down to nurse (very helpful). On top of that, Tabare has a great, upbeat personality that made the whole pre-and post-birth experience relaxed and enjoyable. I especially appreciated her non-judgmental attitude toward "western medicine," which is not always the case with some of the other Doulas we encountered. I can't recommend her enough!

-Iyko Day

August 17, 2011