I met Shari at an event during my first pregnancy, and was immediately struck by her stong, guiding presence. I thought she would be the perfect person to shepherd us through this new and unknown experience, and I was right. Shari provided invaluable information and guidance as we prepared for the birth. Still, I didn't know how much I would need her when the day came. My labor progressed very rapidly and even though we thought we had many hours left to be at home, my husband and I ended up rushing to the hospital. We were nervous and scared, but never so relieved as when we saw Shari waiting for us at the hospital door. She provided the comfort and assurance I needed, helped us interact with the hospital staff, and managed to turn a chaotic situation into a calm and loving environment for my daughter to enter the world into.
When we found we were expecting again, I reached out to Shari right away. Again, I needed and appreciated Shari so much during my second daughter's birth. She helped us put aside anxiety and manage and transcend the pain so as to be able to be present and appreciate the magic of the moment.
I highly recommend including Shari in your birth. She is knowledgeable, experienced, assertive yet respectful, and has a great sense of humor. She is very skilled at sensing what a birthing mother needs, or needs to hear, in a particular moment. Shari will always have a special place in our family and we are forever grateful to her.
-Rachel Gage
December 21, 2017
Bodyworks Atlanta & A Doula's Touch
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50