Testimonial for Donna Rigert
I would highly recommend Donna if you are looking to hire a doula to enhance one of the most special days of your life, the birth of your child. Be aware that once you speak with her it will not seem as if you are hiring her at all. She is very knowledgable in her craft, but I think anyone can gain knowledge. Her talent as a doula is her canning ability to make you feel as if you have been old friends for many years. She draws from her own life experiences to connect, really connect, with you. I felt that we had another family member caring for our well being every step along the way.
Initally I wasn't planning on hiring a doula. I read all the books and had the support of an amazing husband so I didn't think I needed one. Once I fully committed to my birth plan of the least medical interventions possible I realized that a doula would give me the added support I might need to stick to my plan. Needless to say things didn't go according to my plan exactly but Donna supported my husband and I to stay as close as possible to the course she knew we wanted.
Donna was there checking on me leading up to the weeks to my due date, she comforted me the 2.5 weeks past my due date and also supported me post partum. As I mentioned you are not hiring a woman to get you through labor, you are inviting a beautiful soul into your life to enrich it.
Best wishes on your doula search and the new addition to your life,
Jennifer
-Jennifer McClure
April 16, 2012
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
