I was definitely not sure if hiring a doula was the right deicision for my husband and I, but after meeting Sara, all of the signs pointed to this being the right choice for us! Sara played such an integral part in my third trimester anxiety and was so valuable in talking me through different obstacles that came up in the last few weeks of my pregnancy. I was always surprised at how much time she invested in our conversations (many over an hour) and I never felt like I was bothering her or she needed to cut my time or feelings short. Having an experienced birth professional to counsel me meant so much, and Sara always provided actionable things to do to ensure a (hopefully) more smooth delivery. I loved how she was able to use her experience to help me feel my best and also do someting about the things I was worried about. During labor she was gentle and kind and reasurring. I felt more safe with her being there and she was informative to my husband but not pushy. Having her usher us to a beautiful birth was something I will forever be grateful for. She worked alongside our hospital brith team seamlessly too, which made me feel easeful. In the days after my delivery, she was very supportive and communicative and helped us to naviagate stressful feeding challenges. If it weren't for her support in those early days, I probably would have given up breastfeeding because I wouldn't have had the knowledge and support to get through our challanges of weight game and breast milk supplementing.
Sara is also just a cool person. She knows a lot and is caring and kind, but also realistic. I felt so supported by her and will always remember her role in the birth of our first child. If you are on the fence, this is a 'yes' decision for you. Hiring a doula is not just about birth support and she supported me in more ways than I would have thought I needed. I am so glad we hired Sara and that she was a part of our life that special day!
-Colleen
February 18, 2021
MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700