Testimonial for Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA)
I highly recommend Sarah Osborne's doula services. She impressed us with her organization and thoroughness while getting to know us and discussing our hopes for the birth during pre-birth appointments. She brought up considerations and options we wouldn't have thought of otherwise, such as use of a TENS unit during labor.
Our birth unfortunately went far differently than we had hoped. When I got diagnosed with pre-eclampsia at 40 weeks and had to transfer to a hospital, Sarah immediately headed over. The hospital would not let her join us in triage (which I will never forgive them for). She was, however, able to join my husband as I was getting a spinal in the OR, and keep him company and provide info on how a c-section usually goes. She was present in the OR during the section and took photographs (we had requested this service during planning with her). Birth photos were the last thing on my mind in the moment, but in hindsight, I am so grateful to have beautiful photos of our little girl arriving and cuddling with my husband and me for the first time! She also took some really lovely photos once we were transferred to the Mother/Baby unit.
Even though it was the middle of the night, she spent a good amount of time with us, supporting me gently as I dealt with significant anxiety and upset. When I contacted her months later to request her notes for use during therapy, she responded promptly and with great kindness, and provided her records of that night.
I'm sure Sarah is excellent during a joyful birth process where things go more or less as you'd hoped. I think it's even more important to feel like you've got someone in your corner when things don't go as planned. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst. Either way--hire Sarah! ;-)
-Heather Jeng
January 21, 2018
Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA)
Birth Doula & Photographer
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2400
