Testimonial for Afshan Abbasi RN-MSN
I engaged Afshan for her Doula services in July for my second baby. I was late to the game and contacted her around 35 weeks of pregnancy. She was prompt to respond, even though she was on vacation. She did a phone call, video call and was very responsive at all times without rushing me into a decision. Once we decided to go ahead, she came to my home for an hour to discuss my birth plans. She was nice enough to make me an awesome birth plan ( something that people would actually want to look at). Myy obgyn wanted to induce me at 39w 4 days because I was dialated 4 cm and walking around normally. After I spoke to Afshan, I decided that I would be ok waiting and decided not to get induced. She understood my desired birth experience and gave me the pro and con of any decision I was contemplating on. She helped me out with the questions I could ask my doctor before making my decision. I'm glad I opted out of getting induced. It helped me go into labor naturally and I had a very quick, unmedicated labor. I gave birth per my dream scenario and could not have done it without Afshan's wise insights and pain management techniques. She radiates a calm and comforting aura. She worked well with my husband and helped him help me. She kept explaining things to me while I was in labor, which helped me feel in control. Her hand fan was a lifesaver while I was in labor. My husband originally thought that we didn't need a doula and now he says it was the best decision we made.
I strongly recommend Afshan. She helped make one of the most emotional days of my life a very positive and happy experience. Thank you!!:-)
-Dipika Deshraju
October 14, 2019
Afshan Abbasi RN-MSN
Birch & Ivy Doula Care
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2800
