When my husband and I first started planning for the birth of our first baby, we knew we wanted a doula. We were so happy and lucky to find and work with Sara. Preparing for the birth of a child can be so overwhelming at times. I'm someone who will stress about not just doing what I feel I need to do to prepare, but stress out that I'm "behind" or "missing something important". Sara is a knowledgable professional so I knew I was doing whatever was needed to be prepared. She provided articles to read, recommendations for labor classes, when to start what exercercises and so much more. And the whole time I felt accepted for me and my decisions. I always felt encouraged to text or call her with questions or concerns including the weeks after birth. She really was our partner in everything.
She was tremendous support at home during contractions and at the hospital during the birth. She knew our Midwife already I really had a cohesive support team between the two of them and my husband. I think more than anything, I'm grateful for how she was there for my husband. I had a team supporting me during birth, but it's hard for partners to see their loved ones in pain and she was his calming anchor.
I also benefited a lot from her lactation consultant knowledge. I had a lot of emotional difficulties surrounding breastfeeding. She provided me reassurance, support, and resources with my physical and emotional struggles and was just as supportive when me and my husband decided to switch our son to formula after a month. No guilt, just love.
-Devon
March 01, 2021
MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700