Testimonial for Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
My husband and I would highly recommend Christa to anyone looking for a doula or support person for labour and delivery.
When I first met Christa, I absolutely adored how sweet and caring she is. She is so open, warm, and welcoming... it felt like I was chatting with an old friend. And to top it off, she was a gem with our oldest son (who is 2 years old). It is easy to see how much she loves kids, babies, and what she does.
Christa supported us for the birth of our second child. She came to our house in the wee hours of the morning to ensure she wouldn’t miss anything (due to bad weather and roads), even though our son wasn’t born until much later in the afternoon.
During early labour, Christa was the perfect blend of attentive and present, while still allowing me to focus and have my space. She has an instinct for knowing when to engage you and when to let you have some time to yourself. As things became more intense, Christa was a very calm and reassuring focal point, keeping me focused on my breath and encouraging me each step of the way. She was able to recommend different positions for pain management and to help the labour progress.
By the time we made our way to the hospital, I was already 8cm dilated so quite focused and not able to communicate very well. Christa was able to answer all the questions my husband couldn’t, and helped to facilitate the check-in process. She worked seamlessly with the nurses, physicians, and my husband throughout that time and the remainder of the delivery.
Thanks to Christa’s support, I was able to deliver a healthy 9lb 12oz baby, without any medical interventions. I know that things would not have gone as smoothly without her, and my husband and I are so grateful for her support!
-Erin Gutsche
October 17, 2018
Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
Li'l Apple Doula Services
Birth Fee: $900 to $1200
