Testimonial for Tammy Knox Sandel
Tammy was my Doula for the birth of my son and she was absolutely instrumental in helping me achieve the natural birth I wanted. My husband and I hired Tammy early in my pregnancy and knowing she would be there when the big day arrived helped me to feel calm and safe during the months leading up to it. I cherished our prenatal appointments and her positivity and encouragement gave me what I needed to fully commit myself to having a natural birth. She was able to frame things in a way that made me feel excited about the birth rather than fearful. When I went into labor Tammy arrived at my house at 1:00am, excited and eager to help. She sat next to me while I labored in bed, reassuring me that everything I was experiencing was normal. I felt so comfortable having her with me and she helped me stay positive and confident through the pain. I was able to labor at home with her for a long time before needing to go to the hospital and once I arrived at the hospital I only had about two and a half more hours of labor before my son was born. Tammy helped me to feel so safe during the difficult moments and I don’t know if I could have done it without her. Tammy has also been amazing to work with during the difficult postpartum period. She has helped me to feel normal, serene and cared for. I have no doubt that having Tammy present for the birth of my son was one of the most important factors in helping me achieve the natural birth I wanted. She is truly a gift!
-Emily Kasal
November 20, 2009
Birth Fee: $1000
