Testimonial for Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
Hands down best decision my husband and I made while planning for our birth.
My husband and I knew, after our first meeting with Dara that she was one of those people who had found her true calling in life. Dara is rockstar birth doula and overall amazing person. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive but she has this knack for creating a safe and comfortable space all while being your strongest advocate in the room.
Throughout my pregnancy, labor and now postpartum she has responded promptly to all my emails, calls, and texts. She even had great referrals for additional services like pregnancy massage, acupuncture and a postpartum doula. Additionally, she came to my house for a one-on-one breastfeeding classes after my birth.
My plan was for a natural birth and Dara helped me accomplish that and more. Its hard to put into words how amazing she was in helping us achieve our goals. I felt supported and safe every step of the way. When labor started (at home) Dara coached my husband through the necessary steps and when we got to the hospital, Dara swiftly took over and labor progressed incredibly quickly (4.5 hours from the minute Dara stepped into the room to delivery baby). Dara massaged me thru the contraction pain, recommended positions to help my labor progress, and made sure I stayed hydrated and as comfortable as possible. She also gave me multiple postive affirmations that helped get us to 9.5cm without any medication. When it came time to push, it only lasted for 15 minutes which was definitely a direct correlation to Dara's work.
Overall, Dara provided so much love and care in the process and looking back I am so grateful to have found someone who guided me through this incredible experience.
-Angeli Tarsadia Reddy
October 11, 2018
Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
Dara The Midwife
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
