Testimonial for Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
I am of advanced maternal age and was very confused trying to navigate my way through conventional medicine general practices. At the recommendation of a friend, I researched doulas. When I spoke to Noleen, I knew hiring her specifically would be the best decision of my pregnancy! It proved to be so true in so many ways.
From the beginning, Noleen listened to my concerns, desires and questions and always provided suggestions to suit MY needs and never made me feel she was pushing her beliefs upon me. She proved to not only be well connected and versed in local resources, but also made excellent suggestions for websites and ways to connect with resources by subject matter experts. Through Noleen’s suggestions, I left a provider I was really unhappy with to a practice more suited to my needs, found a chiropractor for me and baby, learned of classes and support groups and other specialized consultants, and found resources to draft a birth plan I felt comfortable with.
As my due date came and went and my husband and I found ourselves faced with many difficult decisions, Noleen was there to provide pressure-free and well-versed suggestions, and simply to cheer me on. In the end, all of the things I hoped to achieve per my birth plan were out the window, but she was there every step of the way supporting and encouraging as we worked to simply bring a healthy baby into the world. Her reassuring words, calm manner and attention to helping me calmly understand what was happening around me were simply priceless.
THEN...a few days after delivery, the photos arrived! Words can’t express the additional God given talent Noleen has for not only helping to navigate through bringing a child into the world, but also the magic she brings when behind a camera! Once again, priceless!
Other than my beautiful baby girl, Noleen was the best thing to happen for me and my family during my pregnancy!
-Crysta Hailes
March 08, 2018
Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Doula Noleen
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2700
