Testimonial for April Cañete Pavlish
April was absolutely phenomenal to work with! My wife and I are not sure how we would have made it through labor and delivery without her-- I guess it would have happened, but April made the experience much more comfortable physically and emotionally. She has a beautifully strong, calming, positive presence, and I am forever grateful that she was by our side through delivery.
Leading up to my delivery, she checked in frequently and was a wonderful source of knowledge about how to take care of myself and ask the right questions to my OB about upcoming delivery decisions. At 41 weeks, I went in for an induction, and April helped me know what to expect.
During my 22 hours of labor, April was incredibly supportive- both physically and emotionally. She helped me try different positions and techniques to calm me. She also tirelessly provided physical support- she applied counterpressure and massage on my low back that helped to ease the pain and intensity of the contractions. She did this for hours on end-- I'm sure she was sore the next day from HER physical exertion. April also guided my wife in how to help me. She made sure that my wife ate, drank water, and took breaks, and coached her in good pressure points in which to massage me, etc.
When we needed to make decisions during labor (if/when to get an epidural and ultimately, to have a C-section), April was extremely helpful. She didn't pressure us in any way, and she helped us decide what was best for us. After 22 hours of labor, and after I developed an infection (which landed my son in the NICU for a couple of days), we took the Dr.'s recommendation to have a C-section.
A few days after my son was born, April came to meet him. They had a special connection-- she was his guide into the world and our guide into motherhood. I cannot recommend her highly enough! I feel overwhelming gratitude to have had her by our side during this this journey.
-Naomi
May 03, 2019
April Cañete Pavlish
Morningstar Doula
Birth Fee: $2700
Postpartum Rate: $55
