Testimonial for DC Birth Doulas, LLC
Working with the Doulas was one of the best decisions we made. My husband was skeptical as to why a doula would be necessary even after the "Meet the Doulas" event, but signed on because I was so interested. However, after our in home meeting with Casey that included her thoughtfully posed questions and insights on our chosen hospital, OB-GYN, and more, that yielded information than we were expecting, my husband totally understood the rationale for partnering with a doula. Casey was the perfect reminder that "you don't know what you don't know" and as first time parents, helped put us at ease about owning our experience. When my 40 week OB-GYN appointment resulted in the decision to be induced, Casey was immediately responsive and made time to go through each part of the induction process, helping us go back to my doctor armed with some additional questions.
At the last minute, due to a family emergency, Casey was unable to join us as our doula. She was apologetic and let us know as we were checking in for our induction that Jen would be taking over. Anticipating that the last minute change in plans might cause anxiety, Jen reached out to us right away and put us at ease with her calm demeanor and gentle reassurance.
My induction was unsuccessful and we had to make the difficult decision of moving forward with a c-section. I could not have moved forward with that decision without Jen's counsel. My husband wasn't sure how to support me and my emotional response to moving from a vaginal delivery to a c-section. Jen asked all of the right questions, gave me permission to feel and process the emotions I had surrounding the change in plans, and knew when to step up as an advocate with the doctor and when to allow my husband and I space to process. Jen was wonderful and the reason that our unexpected birth story ended up being the perfect birth story for us. We could not be more grateful!
-Katie Pick
January 31, 2018
Birth Fee: $800 to $2100
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $60
