Testimonial for Midwest Doulas- Doulas, Placenta Encapsulation
Working with Midwest doulas was the best decision we made! Being first time parents, they were able to answer all the questions we had with thorough and candid answers. They complimented the other medical support we had very well, and we never felt alone or clueless.
Meeting three different times in our pregnancy proved very helpful and gave us information without being overwhelming. It was also very comforting to meet the different doulas, as they all brought something different to the table. If we had questions, we appreciated having all their perspectives and felt covered if one of them was sick or unavailable during our labor.
They helped us create a thorough and personalized birth plan. Our daughter was frank breech and they showed us techniques to help turn her naturally. When the natural techniques and external version were unsuccessful they helped support us emotionally and logistically as we prepared for a c-section. While the c-section was planned, the timing of it was not and they were there as soon as we needed. Again they helped quell our anxieties and were great to have in the surgery room to help us stay calm, not to mention take pictures and videos that we now really enjoy having.
Perhaps the support I appreciated the most was the post partum, as this was the time I felt the least confident and most unsure. Immediately after birth, Justine took care of the placenta encapsulation which was ready for me within a few days. In the hours and first week after her birth, they checked in often and answered all the many questions I had about breastfeeding. The home visit was really nice and gave me a chance to reflect on the whole journey.
A huge thank you to Justine, Ale and Jo for the great support to my husband, daughter and me. We would highly recommend Midwest Doulas to other expectant parents, and plan to utilize them again if we have future pregnancies!
-Tracy Caruso
June 18, 2019
Birth Fee: $2000 to $5000
Postpartum Rate: $50
