Testimonial for Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
I was moved to write about Cherish given the important and essential role she played in the birth of our daughter. I had met a Doula's before but had not connected as I'd found their appoach to over the top & quite domineering.
What I most loved about Cherish was her extraordinary emotional intelligence. This cannot be learned from a book. She has it. She made her presence known when required and she totally comprehended what was required of her during the pregnancy, during the labor and then after the birth. There were moments during the birth as the father where I was able to take a step back in awe at how she was gentlely orchastrating what was happening in the room based on the mothers' requests.
Her energy was calm & confident. She chose her words & encouragements carefully which the mother responded to perfectly. Her emotional intelligence allowed her to read what was required and when / how best to act on her instinct. For example, there was a playlist of music and we had a moment where we were all individually singing the lyrics (not a pre prepared sing-song I should point out!!) and I saw Cherish standing with the mother during heavy contractions and she knew every word of the song. That's a memory I'll have forever.
She sensed the mother would not be someone who responded well to corny one liners so she found her own unique way to bond and say the right thing at the right time to help progress the labor.
It was absolute magesty to watch. We left the birthing centre that night knowing that we'd all shared the most increbile and intimate experience and Cherish's role within that was flawless.
Bringing the right Doula into such a private and life changing moment is essential. Cherish is a gift.
-Nick M
July 26, 2018
Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2400 to $2800
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $65
