Testimonial for Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE
This is my fourth child, fourth c-section and second birth partnering with Denise Bolds.mHere are some first things I want to make very clear:
1. Doulas are not just for natural births. A doula can make a c-section birth so much better. One example of this that I would like to share was a way that Denise really made my birth way better than it would have been without her. During my third child's csection I was very nauseated and for hours after. Denise remembered this and it was something she brought up during the fourth baby. Because she was able to bring this up and suggest that we use anti nausea medication, it prompted a comprehensive discussion with the anesthesia team which resulted in a WAY better experience for me this time around. I can't tell you what it feels like to need to vomit constantly with a new csection incision..but I was spared that experience because of Denise remembering our last birth and being attentive and assertive.
2. Doulas are not just for first time moms. Every experience will be totally different, and having someone to advoate for you, be a partner in the experience, bring knowledge and compassion allows a new mom the precious time she needs to focus on herself and her new baby. From start to finish there was less for me to remember or worry about because she was there to share in those things.
3. The value of a doula is not just evident in the peace of mind of the mother, but the peace of mind of the father. My husband leaned on Denise and felt so good just knowing she was there. He felt comfortable asking her questions, and she was really attentive to his experience as a new father both last time and more recently with our newest child. Denise was an invaluable part of his experience becoming a father, and he's spoken often and so highly of how much better he felt because he had Denise to talk to. Every time we reflect on the last two births, he always mentions his gratitude for Denise's support.
-Tia Fagan
April 17, 2018
Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE
Bold Doula! Black Women Do VBAC, CLC, CBE
Birth Fee: $0 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $60
