Testimonial for Amy Durham
While I was skeptical about hiring a doula, my family and I are ALL so grateful that we had Amy's support through a difficult L&D! Amy was a great resource and kept in touch regularly before I went into labor. Once the labor started on a Friday morning, Amy recommended exercised to help it progress and kept in touch through the day. She came over that evening, and got right to work. Feeling that the baby was not ideally positioned, she used her rebozo to help re-position the baby. Next, she got me "in the zone," helping me get 150% focused on what was happening to my body. I can't describe, but it was incredible! We went to the hospital that night, where Amy continued to coach me through the night, as well as provide comfort measures. Now here's where Amy went from wonderful doula to doula-goddess... As my labor went off-script, Amy advised me on multiple courses of action, supported my decisions, and most importantly, provided emtional support to me and my family. When I finally decided to get an epidural, Amy was very supportive and non-judgmental. When my baby was in distress, Amy explained what was going on and managed to keep all of us calm (despite the nurses rushing all around me). When we finally got to the point where I had the option of either having a C-section at that point, or continuing to labor and hope for a vaginal delivery (with the risk of needing an emergency C-section), Amy helped me weigh both options, supported my decision to go ahead with the C-section, and comforted all of us about this major unplanned surgery. Amy stayed with my parents through the surgery until we were all reunited around 1AM Sunday. Amy spent approximately 30 straight hours with my husband, my parents, and I, and during that time, she became like a family member to us. Amy was a God-send not only to me, but to my entire family who relied on her tremendously through a very emotional experience. I'll be calling her as soon as I get pregnant again!
-Rachel Rosen
November 22, 2017
Amy Durham
Mother Nurture Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2700
