Testimonial for Anne Schuchman
We met with Anne shortly after finding out I was pregnant and my husband and I just knew she was the right fit for us. Anne was a VBAC mom herself, was familiar with our area and local hospitals and providers and with our mutual love for Italian culture, we hit it off. We hired her that evening.
Having Anne as part of our team so early on, she helped me navigate what kind of provider I wanted and needed. She provided endless resources and listings of providers that could be of fit, and helped me change my mental framework (for the better!) in switching from a traditional OB to a group of midwives. I had a very traumatic first birth with my daughter, that Anne was aware of, and truly helped me emotionally heal those wounds in preparation to bring this new baby earthside. She helped guide me through visits in what I should be asking, what red flags could arise, and how to educate and advocate for myself.
Numerous times I doubted myself, doubted that my body could go into labor and birth a baby, but Anne's support and reassurance gave me the confidence I needed to keep a positive outlook and control what I could control. My labor progressed faster than anyone could have guessed and when Anne met us at the hospital, it was time to push. Ultimately, my VBAC dreams turned into a CBAC due to a big baby in an unfavorable OP position. Anne knew how gutted I was, but told me "I had run the 26 miles of a marathon, and just needed a nudge getting over the finish line".
We are so grateful to Anne for all her support throughout my pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum. I would not have been able to get as far as I did without having her in my corner. She was the calm level headed presence and voice of reason I needed and knew I could trust. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Anne, we are forever grateful!
-Grace Flanagan
September 09, 2020
Anne Schuchman
Mamma Mia Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1850 to $3750
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $75
