Testimonial for Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
I would highly recommend Joyful Roots Doula (both Joy and Dara) to any pregnant mama out there!
As a first-time mom, I had no idea what to expect from the entire pregnancy and birth experience. Because several of my close friends labored and delivered unmedicated and had positive experiences doing so, I wanted to give it a try too. I knew that having the additional support, care, and knowledge of a doula would be enormously helpful, not only to me, but also to my husband in his effort to support me.
Dara blew my expectations out of the water, especially given the additional challenges that COVID-19 posed (only one support person was allowed at our hospital when we delivered). She was an absolute godsend during my labor and delivery experience; words cannot express how grateful I am for her. Once I went into labor at home, Dara came over and helped me cope with the intensity of my contractions until it was time to go to the hospital. Once we arrived at the hospital, she switched over to virtual support, guiding my husband via FaceTime through different exercises to help cope with the pain and to help position our baby, and encouraging and affirming me along the way. I recall telling my husband multiple times during my labor that Dara was an angel to me. She absolutely was.
Because of Dara, I was able to achieve my goal of an unmedicated labor and delivery, and we gave birth to our beautiful baby boy in September 2020. I could not have done it without her, and I cannot thank her enough. Throughout the entire experience, she was a source of peace, comfort, and warmth. Both in-person at home and virtually at the hospital, Dara provided a calm and nurturing atmosphere for my husband and me as we went through this challenging yet rewarding experience.
Thank you Joy and Dara for supporting me through one of the most difficult yet beautiful experiences of my life!
-Heidi Wang
November 12, 2020
Dara DeSoto ,CD(DONA), CLEC, Licensed Midwife
Dara The Midwife
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
