Testimonial for Carina Bishop

My first child was born via emergency c-section and although she was a happy, healthy baby girl the experience was tough and turned out to be a lasting emotional experience for me. Always wondering “what if.” I did a lot of research and learned how doulas greatly reduce the need for intervention during childbirth so I chose to have a doula for the birth of my second child. Carina was wonderful doula. Everyone always seems to have an idea of what is the best birthing approach and Carina did a wonderful job listening to me and what I wanted the experience to be like and she didn't try to sway me in any particular direction. She also gave great suggestions and words of encouragement which helped build my confidence level. The day of my son’s birth she was QUIET yet ASSERTIVE. She recognized what was working and suggested changes when things were not going well. She had a mutually respectful relationship with my OB which was also important to me. My son’s birth was an epidural-free VBAC (my goal!) and one of the happiest days of my life.

-Jenny Kindig

April 18, 2012