Testimonial for Anne Schuchman
We had a wonderful birth with Anne as our doula. I credit her presence with my ability to have an unmedicated birth. She provided a lot of info prior to the birth of our daughter but did not put pressure on us to lean any which way.
I had chosen Valley Hospital because they have an unmedicated birth program and the had laboring tubs in room. I ended up being induced and had to wear monitor at all times (as well as being hooked up to the pitocin). Initially I was placed in a room without a tub which went against my wishes. Both Anne and my husband arranged for me to move rooms into one with the tub and to make sure that I could get into the tub even though I had the monitor on. These were all things I was too preoccupied to fight for since I was in active labor.
Anne was good at coaching my husband on how to help and support me. She was a guiding and supporting presence. He did not feel that she usurped his role as supporter but gave him active ways to participate.
When labor became too intense I would start talked about the drugs. Anne would suggest we try a new position or a new technique before we resorted to drugs. That helped my mind get off the pain of labor and focus on something else.
Afterward she wrote out a summary of the labor and birth which I was glad to have. Birth was such a whirlwind that it was nice to have an idea of what had actually happened!
I had a lot of difficulty breastfeeding and Anne got us in touch with an amazing breastfeeding consultant who diagnosed our daughter with a broken collarbone (the pediatrician missed it) and thereby got us in touch with an amazing OT.
I have nothing but great things to say about Anne. I am glad we chose her as our doula.
-Christina
January 12, 2020
Anne Schuchman
Mamma Mia Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1850 to $3750
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $75
