Testimonial for Dorothy Vecchio
We had a wonderful birth experience with Dorothy's warm support and guidance! As first time parents, we were not sure how we would cope with the ebbs and flows that birth could present. We decided we would benefit from the support of a doula and reached out to Dorothy. From the first phone call, she was warm, attentive, and we felt truly cared for by her. She met with us prenatally to get to know us, to learn what we were hoping for our birth experience, and to answer any questions or doubts that we had. Dorothy always listened attentively, non-judgmentally, and checked-in to make sure she understood us correctly. She gave great suggestions on strategies we may want to consider, always providing resources for us to research further if we would like.
When it was go-time, it was clearthat Dorothy truly enjoyed teaming up with birth partners to aid the laboring mom. She had a knack for knowing when to suggest a position or strategy to my husband, Mike, to try. When Mike was unsure of the kind of support he could provide me, she was right there to guide him. At the same time, Mike felt heard in his own suggestions for comfort measures. I ended up laboring overnight, so she was a great teammate, taking turns with Mike to support me. As the laboring mother, Dorothy’s extensive birthing wisdom -both personal and professional- was evident. The positions or massage techniques she suggested alleviated the pressure of contractions. When she highly suggested moving into challenging movements or positions that would help labor progress, she did so in a caring manner, talking me through the unpleasant sensations. When I reached a couple of particularly intense periods and doubted myself, Dorothy listened and acknowledged me in a way that helped me to continue laboring naturally. I am so grateful for Dorothy’s guidance because with her we were able to welcome our little girl in such a positive way!
-Maureen
November 15, 2019
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $35
