Testimonial for Amy Durham
I was a client of Amy's in July 2018, and I can't sing her praises enough!
It's a challenge to know where to begin: Amy was the perfect doula for us. She’s calm, confident, and just naturally has this delightful, appealing personality. The meetings with her prior to delivery - both the initial consultation and subsequent visits in which she helped guide us through positions, techniques, etc. - were fantastic. Amy was well-organized, had useful materials to give us, and led us through some great conversations. She’s a true pro.
When I went into labor, Amy was there every step of the way through a crazy long labor, both in our home and at the hospital. I truly cannot imagine what the experience would have been without her. I’m sure I’ll forget one of the infinite ways in which she lovingly coached and guided us through it, but here are a few: she was fantastic at helping my husband to help me. She gave him direction in a way he loved, whether it was to give me a shoulder rub or physical support or water or chapstick (she also told him when it was a good time to get himself some food). Amy really was an ally – she knows her way around a hospital, and she didn’t hesitate to ask questions if something caught her attention in any way. Amy also gives amazing back rubs, which is worth its weight in gold when you're in labor.
When the birth plan changed after many, many hours of labor, Amy was so thoughtful and prepared in terms of making me feel supported – she literally held me as my epidural was put in, and she somehow pulled off this amazing trick in which I later left the hospital feeling like I had the perfect, ideal birth of my dreams – despite the fact that the reality was quite different than what we’d envisioned.
My husband and I both, whenever we learn that friends are pregnant, have the same advice: “Absolutely get a doula, and if you can, get Amy Durham.”
-Chelsea Rita
January 01, 2019
Amy Durham
Mother Nurture Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2500
