Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
My experience with Susan began as most father's experiences probably do, "We should take this class before the baby comes to be ready for what we don't know" said my wife. My immediate thought was "What's there to know, have the baby and then we have a child, simple." Fortunately, and without surprise, my wife got her way and I found myself sitting in Susan's class, listening about how the Bradley Method would help my wife and I understand the process of birth, and what's happening during the different stages of labor. It would also help us get mentally and emotionally prepared for a new child, our first child. Over the course of Susan's class we developed a relationship with other soon to be parents, and especially with Susan. I learned things about pregnancy and labor that I never would have understood otherwise. All of this knowledge let me help my wife during the hard times of the pregnancy, and the even harder times of labor. I was an invaluable asset to my wife during her labor because of the things I had learned in Susan's class. I understood everything the midwives and nurses were saying to me, and when it came time to think about a transfer for my wife, I understood the risks and benefits that came along with both staying and going. Two and a half years after the birth of our first son we find out we're expecting our second child. Believe it or not, after the shock and joy whipped through my head, my first thought was, "Susan has to be our doula this time." Fortunately, she had an opening, and we took her refresher class, which really helps dust off the cobwebs when preparing to have subsequent children. From the moment I called Susan to let her know we were driving to the birth center, to the moment she left after our newborn son was safely in my wife's arms, Susan was our most stout supporter. I know I certainly couldn't imagine not having Susan in our birth plan. We are incredibly thankful for her massive wealth of knowledge and supportive spirit.
-Ian Walker
July 31, 2019
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2500
