Testimonial for Megan Gifford, CD(DONA)
How do we even start with how greatful we are that Megan was our Doula and a new friend? She was so supportive in every aspect of my pregnancy to birth to postpartum. When my husband and I first zoom met her we knew that she would be an amazing person to have support us throughout this journey. I could ask her any question throughout pregnancy and get a prompt, well thought out answer. She helped calm a lot of anxiety during pregnancy.
For the birth, I had an entire birth preference list written out that Megan wholly supported and also contributed ideas towards (which was good, as I had an inkling but no specifics!). Megan came to my house after my membranes ruptured and I had been contracting for about 14 hours, and was so helpful in following and supporting my wish to labor at home as long as possible. We did different positions and she had so many wonderful tricks up her sleeves for coping unmedicated. When we got to the hospital, she was such a help as myself and my husband had no idea what we were in for! As my husband continues to say, we could not have done it without Megan!
My birth went differently than I had hoped an planned with a 30 hours unmedicated labor and several hours of pushing before we went for a cesearan section because of multiple factors. Megan was with me every step of the way, helping to focus me on decisions that needed to be made to safely deliver Oscar. It was a very positive birth even if it ended in a c section, and Megan was a huge part of that.
Megan also visited us post delivery twice and would check up on me all the time, making sure that I had questions answered and resources if needed. We also encapsulated my placenta and I think that has made a huge different postpartum in my recovery and mood.
We LOVE Megan and all that she did for us. Best addition to my birth tema that I could have imagined!
-AJ Nelson
October 24, 2020
Megan Gifford, CD(DONA)
Beautiful Bellies Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $70
