We couldn't have done it without Francie.
Before we even told our families that we were expecting, we had a health scare and no one to talk to. We had met Francie and reached out to start a conversation about managing the anxiety and fears my wife and I had going into this experience. She not only eased our worries but her empathy and love with which she listened and understood us was instrumental in our success.
We interviewed a half dozen other doulas, always comparing them to Francie and not one lived up to her. When it came down to the week of delivery (our daughter was delivered 9 days after her due date), we weren't sure if Francie was going to be able to be there. But sure enough, she was texting with us several times a day to check in.
We got to the hospital for an induction and it took a long time. 50 hours give or take. The first 36, she was there every hour, checking in and communicating with us about what to expect and ready to come when she needed us to. On the delivery day, she showed up rested and ready to go. And through nearly 12 hours of active labor, she was by our side emotionally and physically supporting my wife and me.
She helped me be a better partner during labor and she was a great bridge between the nurses, midwife and us. We felt like she was a part of our family and was a reliable and loving resource before, and after our hospital stay. We still text updates and love hearing from her, even a year later.
If you're considering Francie to be your doula, your search is over.
-Jake Kahana
June 04, 2019
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Birth Fee: $3000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $100