Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
My wife and I met Susan ~3yrs ago when we participated in her Bradley class at the CH Birth Center. Candidly, the class was quite long. However, I learned a tremendous amount of material that I would have never been exposed to via any other class, course, or program. The class was well worth my time and money.
Fast forward ~6 months from our meeting Susan to when my wife and I had our first child. Because of our prior experience with Susan we decided to use her doula services. Full disclosure on my background: I am a former Army Special Forces operator who currently works on Wall Street. It would be fair to say that going into this entire process of child birth I was more than skeptical of the "touchy feely" nature of the Bradley Method and the "left of Lenin" culture surrounding the non university hospital birth experience. Through exposure, time, and education, I quickly learned that my initial fears were unfounded and overblown. Susan acted as a friend, guide, rock, and mentor, through what many would consider an EXTREMELY challenging birth. She was engaged during the entire 2 weeks we were in the hospital and the ~12hrs of labor at the end. I am confident in saying that my wife would not have had the same outcome if it were not for Susan, her knowledge, love, professionalism and tenderness. Ultimatley, no one benefited more from Susan's services than my daughter.
Fast foward to ~3weeks ago when our second child was born and we were once again teamed up with Susan. We had another challenging labor and delivery and needed all the support we could afford. After ~36hrs and a few major "speed bumps", our son was born healthy and not so happy! It is safe to say that Susan's continued participation in our journey was key to a good outcome. I understand that doula services are not cheap and it is a leap of faith to go with someone that is not family. That being said, she is worth every pennie and I highly recommend her services!
-j w
October 19, 2018
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
