Testimonial for Clara Love, CD(DONA), LEC
Clara was amazing! I ended up having an unplanned C-Section with my first (and no doula) and really wanted a natural VBAC for my second, so that's how I ended up working with Clara. She was very calming, supportive, and knowledgeable.
At 37 weeks, my baby flipped, and I was really upset. I was scheduled for a version a few days later, and Clara jumped on the phone with me to help me process the news and sent me a ton of excercises to do in the meantime and research on versions. She even offered to come over! Fortunately, the baby turned on its own.
As my due date approached, Clara checked in frequently, which I appreciated, and once I was overdue, she was really helpful in giving me tips to naturally induce labor. The night I went into labor, she was texting with me at 1am and then met us at the hospital at 6am. I ended up getting sent home, but she stayed in close communication with my husband to check in while I rested and then came to our house later that day while my labor intensified. She was so calm the whole time and also helped coach my husband so he could better support me.
Once we got to the hospital, she made sure the nurses had my birth plan (she had printed out a copy, thankfully, since we had not!), and she helped me stay calm even when we had a few complications. When my doctor suggested an epidural, Clara helped me stay focused on a natural birth, and gave me the positive reinforcement that I needed to stay on the path.
I ended up with a successul natural VBAC and couldn't have done it without Clara. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
-Averell McFerran
October 23, 2018
Birth Fee: $2750 to $3000
