Testimonial for Priscilla McGee
Priscilla was our doula and provided fantastic support for our birthing experience. Our daughter was born almost two weeks past her due date, at which point our original doula Ursula from Birth You Desire had gone out of town. Ursula transferred us to Priscilla and I am so glad she did! Priscilla provided amazing counseling support when the stress and mental acrobatics of waiting for a baby kicked in. Her calm, considered and supportive demeanor made it easy to transition our doula - and I felt immediately comfortable with her during our first phone call. She was very flexible, ready to text or chat by phone anytime, and was on standby for a week while we waited out the 41st week for an induction. She had great advice for what to consider with options around acupuncture, sweeping the membranes, getting induced and most of all helped me to shift my mindset to reduce the stress of waiting.
The day of the induction Priscilla helped us understand how the process worked and what to expect. She met us at the hospital at the time of our appointment and waited patiently all morning for the pitocin to kick in to real contractions. She made sure I drank enough water and brought out the tens unit just in time. She kept me informed about everything going on at the time and was able to advocate for me when I decided I couldnt continue on pitocin. But when my body decided to keep going she jumped to action and made sure everyone was ready to assist the birth which was happening very quickly! After the birth she stayed with us until we had made it to the maternity room and set us up properly there. And after during the postpartum phase has been regularly in touch to see how mama and the baby are doing.
Priscilla has a wonderful humor, such a peaceful and reassuring presence and a real knowledge of all the steps and variations in birthing. In the end I was so grateful to have had her as our doula!
-Sarah
July 31, 2019
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
