Testimonial for Chana Diamond
I met Chana at a hypnobirthing intro in my neighborhood. I felt so at ease with her from the get-go, that I didn't look into others. I worked with her for my 2nd birth, because I didn't love my 1st birth.
I did not educate myself enough before my first birth. I was hooked up to all the monitors and was not mobile, was in the classic laying down position while laboring, which I later learned is not conducive to birth at all. I held out about 7 or 8 hours sans epidural, but then the pain was too much and I gave in. It felt so good to be numb, but that led to ineffective pushing (couldn't feel it), then an episiotomy, then them using a vacuum to get him out. I didn't want any of that. In contrast, my second birth, I labored mostly at home standing, squatting...it felt so so different and way more conducive to birthing the baby - Chana was my angel - It was very intense, but never once did I feel like I couldn't handle it because of her support and my commitment to a natural birth. She was encouraging me and physically supporting me- she'd put a cold towel on my neck, or rub my back, etc. My water broke at home (first birth, they broke it for me- ouch), and the urge to push felt so good- I was surprised by that sensation. I was so happy to feel everything this time! Barely made it to the hospital, baby was born minutes after, couple of pushes. When I laid down on the bed to birth, it was such a different sensation than standing, it hurt. So I realize I was like that the whole time first birth, hence the pain.
Having Chana there - it brought such a personal touch to a clincal setting.
Also - the preparation Chana provided was phenomenal - Getting ready for the big day in a calm and non-giving birth-chaos-situation gave me so much clarity and took my mindset to the next level. I'll never forget this amazing birth. Thank you Chana!
-Teresa Liu
February 19, 2020
Chana Diamond
doula chana, birth doula & lactation counselor
Birth Fee: $2650 to $2750
