Testimonial for Clara Love, CD(DONA), LEC
We are beyond grateful that we chose Clara to be our doula for the birth of our first child in October 2020. Clara is so thoughtful, easygoing, and sensitive. It is obvious that this is not just a job for her; she truly loves what she does!
We met several times before I gave birth (mostly virtually due to COVID). I always felt like a friend rather than a client; she never rushed through meetings, and we got along great! As my due date approached, Clara checked-in regularly and sent me many great resources to prepare for my birth. She stopped by for one in-person visit before I delivered with a yoga ball and a bag full of goodies for my labor. Since the delivery, Clara has stayed in touch and checked in on us along our journey as new parents.
Giving birth has become more complicated these days because of COVID, and we are so thankful we had Clara’s support while navigating these challenges. We gave birth at UCSF, during the short window of time that they were allowing in-person doula support. It was particularly helpful working with Clara because she often assists with births at UCSF, and had just had another birth there the same week as ours, so she was familiar with the changing policies and procedures there due to COVID. My 24-hour labor did not go according to my birth plan, but Clara was calmly reassuring during the whole difficult experience. Talking through my birth experience with her helped me process everything that happened and feel at peace with all of the challenges. She also took great pictures and videos of our delivery without us even noticing!
All in all, Clara is an amazing doula and person. My only regret is that after everything that we went through together, I haven’t been able to give her a hug due to the pandemic. I highly recommend her to anyone giving birth – and especially to first-time parents like ourselves.
-Jen
March 16, 2021
Birth Fee: $2750 to $3000
