Testimonial for Shari McBurney
We are so grateful for Shari's expert, empathetic care. Doula services are a big investment, but it was absolutely the best choice we made for a safer, more humane, empowering birth. There's a good chance I'd have wound up with a c-section without Shari's support, even with great providers at my hospital.
Shari has a real gift. She's a superlative listener. She understood our goals and values quickly. Her communication was easy to understand even in complex situations. She supported both me and my spouse through a long, complicated birth, helping him to be the best birth partner he could be. Shari's extremely present and able to attune herself to different situations and moods—it's a rare quality and so critical in the intensity of birth.
It was so valuable—and a relief—to have someone on "our team" with deep knowledge of normal childbirth and navigating hospital processes. When medication became our best choice, she was supportive, non-judgmental, and helpful in keeping the things from spiraling. Shari understood how to work collaboratively with our midwives and nurses. With experience at many hospitals, she knew the best practices to push for. I delivered at Mt. Auburn, and she had solid knowledge of the staff and procedures. She draws on her experience as a doula and also as a childbirth educator, with evidence-based advice as well as traditional knowledge at her fingertips. She's always learning more, and it shows.
Initially, I was concerned that I'd need more support at home in early labor without Shari present, but it was actually very valuable to have her available remotely through early labor and in the weeks leading up. She was super easy to reach and always responded very quickly. She also told us that she'd come in person if that's what we needed. I liked that she had the technology to be reachable remotely (Facetime, text, photos, etc.).
I'd happily work with Shari again and heartily recommend her!
-M Goldman
June 22, 2018
Shari McBurney
Deep Seed Doula
Birth Fee: $3000 to $3500
