Testimonial for Rachel Soumekh
It's hard to put into words how amazing our experience with Rachel was. I was very nervous about childbirth and needed support as a first time mom. We found Rachel on DoulaMatch and after meeting her in person, we knew she was the right fit for us. Rachel is experienced, professional, easy to work with, straightforward, warm, and understanding. She quickly became an integral part of my birth team - I texted her frequently and regularly after doctor's visits, when I had questions about my body's changes, when I had difficulty making decisions, and when I needed emotional support. She was more supportive than any friends or family, and she was my backbone when I felt weak. When my feet swelled to the point where I couldn't walk at the end of my pregnancy, Rachel came to our home and showed my husband how to massage the pressure points. She had a family function the same night, and instead of staying with her family, she was in my living room massaging my feet. Then, when it was time for labor, Rachel was on call the whole 2 weeks that I was late. When the time actually came at 3:00 a.m. she responded to my text immediately and showed up within a half hour. Just amazing. I know for certain my labor would have been more difficult without Rachel by my side. There were times I didn't think I could continue, and Rachel was there with her bag of tricks & tools to keep me going. She specializes in aromatherpy - when I was nauseas, she would dab a little bit of a special scent on my ear or forehead to help abate the sickness. When I was in severe pain, she would dab a little bit of another scent to help me through it. She was my strength, my voice, my strongest advocate & she has now become a part of our family. There is a closeness and loyalty I feel towards her that I cannot put into words. I can't recommend her more highly - she's brilliant & genuinely cares. We are both so grateful to have found her.
-Shazi R.
December 21, 2019
Rachel Soumekh
Heart and Soul Doula
Birth Fee: $2600
