Testimonial for Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Hiring Noleen to be our doula was one of the best decisions I made during my pregnancy.
As an African American woman, a first-time mom with a high-risk pregnancy (IUGR), I was very aware of the possible negative maternal health experiences that many women of color face. It was important for me to have someone who was knowledgeable enough to educate me and provide me with resources and who could also serve as my advocate.
Noleen did that and more!
1st- she armed me with MotherBoard (an educational platform for pregnancy and childbirth). I literally used the site even while I was being induced at the hospital.
2nd- she checked in with me and was available to answer my questions after my doctors visits.
3rd- She even advised me on hospitals around the Valley. Thanks to her advice, I was able to switch my hospital to a more “mother/baby friendly hospital” to ensure I would have the best birthing experience.
4th- Noleen made sure I knew I had a choice. As a first-time mom, I honestly thought I had to go with what I was told. Noleen encouraged me to push back and ask my OB, specialists, and providers questions to ensure I understood and felt conformity my birthing experience.
I waited till I was about 31 weeks to hire Noleen. The only regret my husband and I have is that we didn’t hire her earlier in my pregnancy. I believe she would have been a tremendous support for us even in my early weeks of pregnancy.
Hire Noleen— you will not regret it!!!
-Sarah
October 30, 2020
Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Doula Noleen
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2700
