Testimonial for Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
Everyone says that labor is hard. Well, you don't really know how hard it is until you're in the throes of it. Time stands still and flies simultaneously. You succumb to your own internal ebbs and flows of pain as you get ready to welcome that perfect little angel into your life. Your body literally becomes the vessel of an ancient birth ritual- and no matter how well you've prepared for the event, and regardless of the fact that the body knows what it's doing, what you actually experience is as foreign as it gets.
I knew that hiring a doula would be essential for me considering the fact that I'd chosen to go the natural route (pain killer free!- the horror!) The second I met Stephanie in person I knew that she would be the perfect fit for me. She is passionate for what she does, extremely well-educated, experienced, loving, and has a very grounded demeanor. And did I mention that she is also very funny? Well, I couldn't have selected a better advocate for my birth plan. She was able to answer my crazy questions and pointed me in the right directions as far as literature to read, videos to watch, and exercises that would help prepare me for my day. And the day that I went into labor, I felt comfortable and calm knowing that she was there just to help me get through it all. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Bergen Doula. She will forever be a part of my baby's birth story and a part of my family's life! I lover her to bits!
-Amarilis Rivas
September 18, 2018
Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
Bergen Doula - Birth Doula & Lactation Counseling
Birth Fee: $1950 to $3500
