Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
This review is for DC Birth Doulas II and Casey! A more detailed version can be found on Yelp.
I went back and forth on whether I should hire a doula. I knew I wanted one with us for our birth, but didn't know if we could afford the extra cost. After having a long talk with one of the doulas on the phone, and attending the birth workshop, I finally decided to hire DC Birth Doulas II around week 32-33 of my pregnancy.
And boy, is it a good thing we signed on with DC Birth Doulas because our birth DID NOT go according to plan. We had an awesome prenatal visit with Jen G. at our apartment. She was warm, relatable and put our minds at ease. What none of us could predict is that my water would unexpectedly break 4 days later at 34 weeks 6 days gestation - while my husband was out of the country for work! Enter Casey!
Casey made it to the hospital fast and it was as if a longtime friend was walking through the door. During my high stress birth where my baby was coming 5 weeks early and my husband was a LONG plane ride away, she managed to keep me calm, comfortable and laughing. She helped me navigate the hospital experience like walking the halls during contractions, explaining different procedures and supported me physically and emotionally. She was a godsend. Not to mention, the nursing staff loved Casey and was very impressed by her.
Despite being nearly fully dilated and wanting a natural birth, I ended up getting the epidural because of the baby's painful positioning. Casey supported my decision and after the birth validated why I made the right choice, which is something a new mom needs after having a stressful, painful birth. Having Casey there with me was invaluable.
In the end, my husband missed the birth by about five hours. I am OK with it because of the beautiful experience Casey helped create for me with the birth of our daughter. Plus, she's been available for me by text/phone ever since.
-Liz Palka
December 12, 2017
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
