Testimonial for Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE

Nicole does not mention in her testimonial that I called her as soon as possible and I provided her with a full refund for the placenta encapsulation that could not take place. She also doesn't mention our full conversation or all of what I mention above. Accountability is key to any positive outcome. I am not sure if Nicole’s OB educated her on the risks of high blood pressure and placenta previa. My support and empowerment as a doula was met with objectives that Nicole and her husband had that resulted in long workdays, and extenuating physical activity not supporting calm and healthy outcomes. As much as clients look for testimonials from birth workers, imagine if we the birth worker had a critique of the client. The intake during a new client interview/prenatal is only as good as what the client reveals. It is so much easier to just blame the doula. I send best wishes to Nicole, Damien and their baby daughter and I hope accountability with find them. It’s not even important to me to know if this couple thinks the OB is at fault in any way. This scenario is also another reason why maternal mental health is so very important in pre-conception and prenatal care. Respectfully Submitted. Denise Bolds, MSW CD (DONA)

-Denise Bolds

November 26, 2018