Testimonial for Terri Burleson
My husband and I welcomed our daughter on November 13, 2019. Our journey to get to her was 5 years long and unfortunately filled with fertility treatments and losses. Once we got pregnant, we knew that we would need someone on our side to help us deal with not only the physical aspects of pregnancy, labor and delivery but the emotional parts as well. We found Terri when I was 26 weeks pregnant, and her calm and caring demeanor instantly put my anxieties at ease. She was constantly available via phone throughout my pregnancy to answer any questions I had, as well as helping me understand what may warrant a call or visit to my doctor. She also met with us several times in our home to discuss our hopes, dreams and nightmares for the arrival of our girl. When the time came, I was in labor at home for multiple days. Terri was constantly checking in on me via text, and spent time in our home laboring with me on multiple occasions. She has a Mary Poppins bag full of items that were great for easing the pain of labor for mom. When we went to the hospital, Terri arrived with us and was by our side for everything. She kept us calm, explained what we might expect when doctors or nurses came in, and helped us to understand what was going on with our baby and the reasoning behind medical procedures. She asked questions we hadn’t thought of, explained options we may not have known about or considered, and kindly advocated for our family to the hospital staff. When the unexpected reality of a c-section occurred, Terri was there to provide a sense of calm and understanding. The absolute best part about having Terri on our team is that while she was the best money we spent during our pregnancy, she always felt like family rather than someone we hired. Terri, we are so thankful you were part of Brynnlee’s birth story.
-Mandy Fitzgerald
December 12, 2019
Terri Burleson
Colorado Caring Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400
