Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Susan was an invaluable source of support for both our first and second births. She and my husband were an incredible team, giving me the encouragement I needed. During labor with our second child, Susan spent well over an hour leaning over the tub showering me with warm water, which was exactly what I needed to help me relax through intense contractions. My husband and Susan advocated for me time and time again when hosptial staff wanted to do things their way with monitors that continued to fall off. We never got a 'right sized' birthing ball for my petite stature, but that didn't stop Susan from figuring out a way for me to labor comfortably with the birthing ball we had. We moved half way across the country shortly after the birth of our second child and I pray that we will be able to find a doula like Susan - who is passionate, determined, resourceful and incredibly supportive - if we should have a third child...or maybe we'll have to see how far Susan is willing to travel!
We would absolutely recommend Susan Rotman as a doula to anyone who wants a natural childbirth experience.
Our 2nd child was birthed naturally, without any medication. Susan was just as supportive and resourceful during our first birth as well. About 18-20 hours into labor with our first, our Dr. began talking about the possibility of needing a c-section, as my cervix was enflamed and I had gone from 8.5cm dilated to 8cm. After talking through our options, my husband and I decided that I should get an epidural and from there labor progressed well. It wasn't the exact birth experience we had hoped for, and yet I was fully supported and empowered to make the best choices for our baby, and myself. And for that I am beyond thankful.
-Jen Anderson
November 05, 2017
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
