Where to start, Cristina is absolutely amazing. She is kind, caring, and so incredibly supportive. I knew from the beginning that I wanted an unmedicated natural birth but knew that my anxiety could get the best of me. Though many people were skeptical of the work of a doula, I honestly don’t believe I would have been able to accomplish my birth preferences (aka birth plan) the way I did without Cristina. She even helped me ground myself after breaking into a panic attack in the middle of labor. It was a tough 20 hours of labor but she was there for me all throughout the process and even in for postpartum care. She listened to my cries and fears about pregnancy and parenthood, where she provided helpful affirmations to work through on making my affirmation banner. And though I forgot my affirmation banner at home in all the craziness of getting to the hospital, sitting down to work on it and processing everything was so incredibly helpful. She shared with me ample amounts of resources and information to help me prepare for labor, breastfeeding, postpartum care and more. As a first time mom, I’m incredibly grateful for all her support and non-judgmental persona. She went above and beyond, even readapting her material to fit our unique family dynamic and being inclusive to non-traditional couples, which was a must for us as my partner and I quickly realized that most people would automatically assume our relationship functionality. Cristina has become an essential part of our postpartum journey, the fourth trimester that is hardly talked about and now with Covid-19, her check-ins have been very helpful to navigate the new normal. If and when I decide on having another child, I will for sure contact Cristina again without a doubt.
-Liz
July 31, 2020
Blooming Birth,LLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $1500