Testimonial for Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
If you are feeling nervous about your upcoming labor/delivery or had a previous negative birthing experience, you need a doula and you need Stephanie!
As a first time mom, I didn't know what to expect and wanted to counter any unwanted pressure, touching, harassment, and decisions from my obgyn and hospital. I saw the system as a place that did not hear nor respect the voices of laboring women. And I was afraid of the raw pain I would be in during labor.
Before labor, Stephanie gave me confidence and peace of mind that I would have a positive birthing experience. I felt in control and that my voice would be heard come the day. She also understood my reservations about my obgyn and connected me with a wonderful midwife that I ultimately switched to (and I was so glad I did!). It was nice that she was always just a text or call away whenever a question game up, and had ample resources at her fingertips. I gave birth in April 2020, right when the pandemic was at its height in the NYC/NJ area. Nevertheless, I had a wonderful birthing experience. I felt prepared, supported, coached, loved, cared for, everything you want to feel when you are most vulnerable. In addition to being just plain awesome at her job, she is a wonderful, energetic, humorous and positively uplifting personality that was just what I needed when I was feeling nauseous, lonely, achy, tired and everything else in between during my pregnancy. I felt comfortable in saying or doing just about anything in front of her, and I never felt I was at risk of offending her with any of my crazy thoughts and questions. When you are with her, it is a judgement-free zone. I am so grateful to have this amazing woman in my life and would not hesitate a moment to recommend her as your doula.
-Anna Lee
January 17, 2021
Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
Bergen Doula - Birth Doula & Lactation Counseling
Birth Fee: $1950 to $3500
