Testimonial for Dasha Boichenko Doula, Photographer, Yoga Teacher
Dasha was amazing right from the very beginning. My husband and I were looking for a doula who was assertive yet compassionate, and could provide us with resources and guidance to help answer our never-ending questions. Dasha was all of these things and so much more.
For our first meeting Dasha sent us various online resources on breastfeeding, comfort during labour and other ways to prepare for the big day, and then spent almost 2 hours with us walking us through what to expect and generally allowing us to get to know her. Before labour I had moments where waves of anxiety would wash over me, and Dasha was always there to calm me down and again send me resources that gave me the right tools for adjusting my mindset.
When the time came Dasha was right there texting back and forth with us until we needed her. She came over at 1am and was with us for the wild ride of labour until our son was born at 10:18am that same day. Dasha provided support in practical ways with items such as the tens machine and applying pressure in certain areas during contractions, and also in emotional ways by constantly offering words of encouragement. At one point in the hospital she was asked by a nurse to wait outside, but she firmly maintained that she was needed (which she most definitely was), and did not leave my side. My husband and I also realized later that if it weren't for Dasha there's a chance we would have waited too long at home and not made it to the hospital on time! Again we were so thankful to have her there to guide us through this incredible but entirely new experience.
Thank you Dasha for everything, you are so appreciated and the birth of our son would not have been the same without you. xox
-Jamie Munro
July 27, 2020
Dasha Boichenko Doula, Photographer, Yoga Teacher
Birthing Bean
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50
