Testimonial for Megan Davis, PCD (NAPS/Yaya Doulahood)

Thank goodness, Megan was my postpartum doula! The first hiccup in my "well planned" birth experience was a very difficult birth which was a big contrast from my first baby's birth. Despite taking child birth classes again, an able partner, a birth doula, and midwife, the birth experience was a disaster. And I welcomed my new son with a heavy heart and a flood of emotions. Megan was just the kind of grounded presence I needed to process my deep disappointment. She offered encouragement and support. She referred me to a wonderful counselor. I credit Megan for not suffering from the ostpartum depression I had with my first child after a very positive birth experience with him. When the placenta encapsulation provider I had hired totally dropped the ball, Megan was able to quickly find another professional for this service. Her referral was outstanding and very helpful in those first few hours after we welcomed our son and didn't want to "research" a new person all over again during his precious first hours. About two weeks after our son's birth he developed respiratory issues that put him in the hospital. I was distraught. Once again, Megan was just the sort of calm support I needed. Medical concerns kept her away from our family physically for awhile. She bridged that gap nicely. She checked in frequently but was never a burden and always a source of support. Megan is extremely professional. The above are the major ways that Megan helped support me - emotional support, outstanding referrals, sound, grounding advice. But she also helped in small ways like making my bed (it felt very good to be cared for in that way), keeping me hydrated, taking some photos of our brand new family, making phone calls on my behalf. I'm so grateful Megan was able to support me and refer me to other wonderful professionals like herself so we could get the best start possible.

-Sarah Schieron

January 16, 2012