Testimonial for Birth You Desire ® LLC
Ursula was a reference from my sister in law, who was her doula for her June 2010 natural birth. I emailed Ursula just in time as I was one of her last spots left for a February 2012 delivery. At 37 weeks Ursula met me and my husband and we went over everything. I felt really relieved after our meeting and was excited to give birth. We met just in time because I went into labor the next week! It was my first pregnancy, so I was not sure if I was in labor, but I was in constant contact with Ursula via email/text/phone. Within 7 hours and at 5 cm, Ursula was at my apartment, ready to work her doula magic to ease the throbbing pain in my sacrum. She was quickly able to ease my pain and the contractions became much less painful. Urusula was also in touch with my midwife the entire time on my behalf (phew!). When we all arrived at the hospital at around 7 cm, I felt very confident in her to help me both emotionally and physically. (My husband also had a 24 hour bug and was vomiting starting at the same time that my contractions intensified, so I was really stressed.) I was open to her homepathy like lavender oil in the birthing tub, rescue remedy in my water, jojoba oil as lubrication while pushing, etc. After a few short hours at the hospital of goddess pose, chanting om, and trying to relax in the birthing tub, my baby popped out - only 17 minutes of pushing! I truly mean it when I say I could not have had a natural delivery without Ursula. It was truly empowering and amazing! She pushed me to my limits but I could not have been happier. I also want to add that her postpartum help was extremely valuable. I really did not know what to do with a newborn and she was contstantly checking in on me and offering advice. I have only great things to say - I am already looking forward to my second baby and having Ursula be my doula once again!
-Tricia Friedman
September 04, 2012
Birth Fee: Not specified
Postpartum Rate: Not specified
