Testimonial for Linda Sarna, CD(DONA), CLC, CST, HCHD, BRM™ Pro
The role of a doula throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum is profound. We asked Linda to step into this role just three weeks before my due date. Linda jumped in with both feet and immediately owned her role. She offered support, advice, access to educational materials, and encouragment. In the few weeks we had before my labor began, she made me feel comfortable and understood. Her wealth of information and creativity in problem-solving gave me confidence that she would be a true team member and support during the labor and delivery process - and she was! From the moment she arrived, Linda offered support and confidence, but did not detract from my husbands role or the family members present. She brought a profound sense of calm in the moments when I felt out of control, and gave me confidence that I could continue when I just wanted to quit. She took action both in the days leading up to my birth and during labor - encouraging me to pactice exercises and positioning, bodywork and Spinning Babies exercises. Linda didn't just care about delivering a baby, but the physical environment, my emotional health, my husbands well-being, my families presence, and the goals we had for our birthing experience.
After Lottie was born, she was transferred to the NICU, and I was left alone at the birth center - without my husband or newborn daughter. Linda sat with me and helped me begin to process the trauma of what had just occured, and reassured me that all would be well. She validated my experience, comforted, and helped me laugh when that felt nearly impossible.
I could not recommend the expertise of Linda Sarna enough - she is supportive, kind, nurturing, strong, and confident. Her tenacity and focus helped us through some of the toughest hours, and her gentleness and care brought comfort in some of the scarriest. Linda is exactly what a doula ought to bring to the table, and we are beyond thankful for her care and support.
-Carrie P
December 03, 2020
Linda Sarna, CD(DONA), CLC, CST, HCHD, BRM™ Pro
The Nest Birth & Family Services
Birth Fee: $1200 to $3000
