Testimonial for Raychel Franzen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
Words are not enough to express how grateful we are that we had Raychel as our doula for the birth of our baby girl. We don’t have family in the US and this was our first child, so we had no experience and we didn’t know what to expect. Raychel turned out to be all the support we needed, both physically and emotionally. We wanted a natural, unmedicated birth and we believe that Raychel helped us to achieve that. She provided many resources and advice during the prenatal visits and last few weeks of pregnancy.
My active labour began soon after my water broke and Raychel made her way to our apartment immediately. We were not yet prepared to leave for the hospital because my labor moved so quickly, but Raychel helped us to get ready and ensured that we left home as soon as possible to make it in time to the hospital. If Raychel was not there, I may not have had the courage to leave home because the pain was so intense and contractions so close together. It makes me emotional to think of how well Raychel helped me. She was exceptionally compassionate, showed the greatest care and she got me through each contraction. She supported me through the contractions when my husband’s best and most tireless efforts to do so were not enough to manage the pain. She was really calm, effective and thoughtful under pressure.
Raychel made the taxi ride to Lenox Hill Hospital as easy as it could be under the circumstances. Once at the hospital, she helped us understand everything that was happening in the rush of the labor and delivery room. She stayed after the birth to help us with breastfeeding, and even supported us when we had questions after she had already gone home. At the postpartum visit Raychel helped us with breastfeeding and recovery tips. We would recommend Raychel without any hesitation and we hope to have her at our next birth whenever that may be. Raychel’s warmth and care makes her feel more like family than a friend.
-Jacek Lyzwa
June 12, 2018
Raychel Franzen, CD(DONA), CLC, LCCE
RK Doulas
Birth Fee: Not specified
