Testimonial for Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
4 weeks ago
Joy and Dara were an important component of my care team before and after my daughter Taylor's birth. They helped my husband and I with excercises to get my body ready for birth early on, were knowledgeable sound boards for questions whenever my internet research and NP's information weren't making sense, and always provided really practical relevant articles.
They put together a simple and gracious birth preferences sheet, and provided evidence based research to help us make informed decisions for it.
Joy joined me when I went to the hospital after my catheter induction because I was having a hard time coping with the contractions, and partnered with my husband to make me more comfortable and help labor progress. He even got a nap while Joy took over for a bit!
Dara joined us for the pushing phase, and provided great encouragement. She also made me more comfortable from a back spasm that peaked with every contraction so my husband could focus on coaching my pushing. She provided really helpful, simple advice for breastfeeding during the first hour after the birth, and was a calming presence throughout.
Also they both came with great aromatherapy scents that everyone who came in our room complimented :)
-Michelle W
December 03, 2019
Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
Dara The Midwife
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
