Testimonial for Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
Perhaps like most fathers (or soon to be), I had no idea what a doula was or what they did. My wife and I met with Patty about 4-5 months before the due date and she discussed with us her services and answered our questions. I had a pretty good idea at that point of what she does but still not entirely sure of her worth. We met a few more times before my wife's day of labor and went over more detailed things like exercises during early labor. Now lets fast forward the day of our son's birth. Patty had met us at the hospital at a time where my wife's constractions were eractic and almost stopped (we had been in early labor now for over 30 hours). Patty then began her magic. She got my wife relaxed, set candles, music and lighting for a more comfortable setting. Within about 2.5 hours my wife was having regular strong contactions 2 minutes apart and we were finally in active labor. For the next 3-4 hours she and I helped my wife through active labor. She was so caring and hands on with my wife and also allowed me to be as useful as possible, helping me ease my wife's labor through massage, hip squeezing and positive words of support. In the end we had our beautiful boy through our original birth plan: 100% natural and as a water birth. Patty stayed with us for a while longer and took the most beautiful pictures of our birthing experience. I now know after having experienced my wife's labor how helpful Patty was to both of us and we are not quite sure how we could have done it without her. Patty is so professional and compassionate and we highly recommend her for your child's birth.
-David Varney
November 15, 2020
Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
PDdoula & Birth Photographer
Birth Fee: $1800
