Testimonial for Amy Durham
My husband and I decided to hire a doula very late in my pregnancy -- so it is never too late! I think I was 35 or 36 weeks along. We met with a few doulas but ultimately went with Amy because she had the experience we were looking for and, you know, liked her!
I had a difficult delivery experience in that it lasted a very long time. I was induced and then my water broke on it's own on a Wednesday at 9:45am and I did not deliver until Friday morning at 4:30am. If you are about to say "but I thought you HAD to deliver within 24 hours because of risk of infection" so did I, but you don't (not necessarily).
Amy was an asset we couldn't have done without. Early Thursday morning I opted for an epidural and all day on Thursday Amy explained that, yes, labor really can take that long, constantly helping to re-position me (with an epidural) in order to keep the labor progressing. Helping me make really tough decisions and ultimately having a vaginal delivery despite everything. She was amazing.
Also, if your significant other isn't convinced a doula is something needed -- they need to read up! My husband was so so glad Amy was there to explain things and help not only me but him as well. Amy was there for US. A personal labor coach is someone in the room that is actually helpful (other than medical professionals)! Family is lovely but they aren't trained for this. Neither are you. I would hire Amy for every birth, not just the first one. So, if this is your second pregnancy and you didn't have a doula with the first one and you think you don't need one, maybe you're right, but you should definitely consider it! If you are still learning about what a doula is, the Stuff You Should Know podcast recently did an episode on doulas that you should listen to. Then call Amy to meet with her because she's awesome.
-Emily Jackson
January 02, 2018
Amy Durham
Mother Nurture Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2700
