Testimonial for Shari McBurney
Before my wife hired Shari, I didn't even know what a doula was. Now I'm convinced that no one should give birth without one, and based on our experience Shari is among the best out there.
Looking back at the birth of our son there were a dozen instances where Shari was the difference between a very positive birth experience (that we're so grateful for) and one that could have been much less so. There are a million variables that can arise during birth, and having Shari's support meant that we were prepared for all of them. Given the potential complications that can arise from negative births it is not an exaggeration to say that having her with us was life changing. From the preparations in the months leading up to birth, to the delivery room (driving through a blizzard no less) Shari's impact was immense.
Perhaps equally as beneficial was the peace of mind from knowing that someone as knowledgable, compassionate, and caring as Shari is there for you. Instead of having to think about a million different decisions, scenarios, what ifs etc. that can arise during a birth, Shari's presence allowed my wife to focus on herself and the process of giving birth. I cannot stress how important this is.
As a Dad, it seemed at though Shari's understanding of the process, and intuition for the needs of a birthing mother were clairvoyant. For me having her there was like having a translator to tell me exactly what my wife needed. There is so much that we can't prepare for that I can confidently say that without Shari's guidance I would have been comparitively hopeless to effectively support my wife during birth.
I don't think there is anyone who is more passionate, competent, or truly as wonderful as Shari. We are forever grateful to her.
This review is by no means comprehensive (character limits), so I have told Shari to put anyone in touch with me that may have any questions about our experience.
-Matthew Maloney
January 25, 2021
Shari McBurney
Deep Seed Doula
Birth Fee: $3000 to $3500
