Testimonial for Cara Crowe
We worked with Cara for the birth of my son this past fall. I had interviewed other doulas but Cara has a wonderful demeanor that put me at ease immediately. Leading up to my due date I interacted with her frequently to discuss some of my care options and also for what I could be doing to encourage labor to start on its own (which it did - on my actual due date even). During labor she provided support via phone until we decided it was time to meet at the hospital. Her coaching helped me get through what ended up being a very fast delivery, and when I had complications afterwards that required me to be in the OR most of the day, she stayed with my husband and son to provide support there. Not how we expected to utilize her, but it was meant so much to me! It made me feel so much better that when my husband had to come see me in the OR, or even use the restroom, etc, my son was with Cara rather than being sent to the nursery- as wonderful as all the nurses I interacted with were, there's something about him being able to stay with a few constant people during his first hours. She was also able to help my husband through those first unfamiliar hours with a newborn, which otherwise would have been much more difficult for him when he was also worried about my well being.
Once we got home, our postpartum visit was spot on and she helped me troubleshoot some painful breastfeeding (word of advice - even though I'd already met with two lactation consultants at the hospital, both of whom had great advice that helped get us started breastfeeding, its super helpful to get feedback a little later on also in order to fine-tune).
Perhaps the best endorsement I can offer is, we've already discussed the fact that we will definitely plan to work with Cara again if we have a second child!
-Alyssa S
January 13, 2020
Cara Crowe
Cara Crowe LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $55
