Testimonial for Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
We have nothing but amazing things to say about our experience with Teresa. We chose to hire a doula because we wanted to be as stress-free as possible during this process. Since we were both first time parents we wanted to have an expert available to help us and she was that expert. Her two visits before the birth were helpful in managing the end of pregnancy and knowing what to expect during the birth.
It was invaluable to have Teresa only a phone call or text away. My last three weeks of pregnancy were met with some unexpected medical complications (which we later found out to be nothing). At that time they wanted to induce me immediately, and with Teresa‘s help we were able to move cautiously and intelligently through this time. She helped us advocate for what we wanted and felt was right, and we were able to get the doctors to work with us and take a different path of frequent monitoring to avoid induction. Thankfully, this allowed me to go into labor naturally at 40 weeks!
Teresa helped me have the birth I wanted. I knew I wanted to labor naturally as long as I could, but I also knew I wasn't against pain medication. From the beginning Teresa was completely supportive and non-judgmental about my choices. I labored naturally for 15 hours, and she made the pain manageable and worked with me to find comfortable positions. She also helped me stay relaxed during my epidural, and when I went to push at hour 28 she helped me get into different birthing positions until I found one that worked on my knees. I truly could not have done it without her!
Teresa is extremely kind, knowledgeable, caring, responsive and is such a pillar of strength during the ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum. My husband thinks our decision to hire Teresa is the best idea I have ever had and was beyond grateful that he had her support during this time so he could focus on the baby and me. We will definitely be hiring her when we get pregnant again.
-Amelia Jensen
January 22, 2018
Teresa Vittorioso-Fortin C-FSD (BADT), BCCE, CLE
Entera Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2600
