Testimonial for Afshan Abbasi RN-MSN
From our first phone conversation, I knew Afshan would be our doula. Her warm and calm demeanor made me feel supported and understood. Afshan came to our home for an in-depth prenatal visit, where she answered any questions or concerns I had, discussed my preferences and plans for birth and went over tools and techniques for labor and pain management. This really helped my husband and I feel comfortable and ready to labor at home, on our own, for as long as we could.
Once I entered the last weeks of pregnancy, Afshan checked in often. As my due date came and passed, she offered reassurance and addressed my concerns about possible induction. When I did go into labor, 6 days past my due date, Afshan was immediately available via text, offering words of encouragement and support. She checked in throughout the day until we agreed to meet at the hospital later that evening. Afshan got to the hospital before we did and jumped in to support as soon as I got out of the car. Her knowledge and experience with the hospital was really helpful and she handled the check in process with me as my husband parked the car and I worked through contractions. She remained a steady and calming presence throughout my entire labor, supporting me and guiding my husband so that he could be as involved and supportive as he wanted to be. When I had a hard time managing the pain of back labor, Afshan was right there, doing counter pressure and massage through each contraction and offering position changes and techniques to try and turn the baby. When I eventually requested an epidural, which was not in my birth plan, Afshan's supportive presence me feel comfortable and secure in my decision. I was especially appreciative of her encouragement when it came time to pushing and know her support helped us achieve my goal of a successful VBAC!
Afshan is a warm, intuitive and resourceful doula and I can't recommend her enough.
-Stephanie Laudone Jones
April 22, 2019
Afshan Abbasi RN-MSN
Birch & Ivy Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2800
