Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
My husband and I first met Susan as our Bradley Method instructor. She was beyond amazing at educating us about birth and helping us to prepare for the healthiest outcome.
We already knew Susan and trusted that she would go to bat for us as our doula. The moment we hired Susan, she started to go to work to help us have the birth experience possible. She even made us dinner since she the sweetest and could discern our needs leading up to labor. She's wonderful, truly.
I had a few high blood pressure readings that concerned me so I reached out to my doctor and to Susan. As I was waiting for the doctor to call back, Susan prepared me for what she thought the doctor might say, what some concerns could be in my case, and she was spot on.
I felt like she was able to help prepare me for MY specific situation, which put me at ease. I had a lot of fear leading up to labor and birth, so being able to know what was ahead really helped.
Fast forward, I ended up being induced. The induction process caused terrible contractions a minute long and a minute apart (with no break) for hours on end. I was exhausted and I knew that I wouldn't be able to push this baby out without some rest. I opted for an epidural to get some relief before the pushing stage.
At no point did I ever feel like a failure or like I had disappointed my amazing Bradley instructor. She always advocates for 1. healthy mom and baby, 2. baby to come out vaginally, 3. as few interventions as possible (and unmedicated) -- ***in that order***
I was able to listen to what my body needed and she advocated for me.
I pushed for 5 hours (my baby had a compound hand). I was extremely fatigued and thought multiple times that I couldn't do it. Susan must have given me a dozen pep talks to get me through it all. I truly believe that I wouldn't have made it without her. I'd hire her again and again. Thank you, Susan!
-Chelsey Allder Griffith
February 06, 2018
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
