When we found out we were having our first baby, I was filled with both excitement and a little anxiety. I've always wanted to have kids, but childbirth scared me.
I prayed about hiring a doula and decided it was the right choice for us. I have known Hannah since my teens and was excited to see that she had been certified as a doula. I knew she had experience but with the new Covid policies, it was important for our doula to be certified in order to be allowed in the room.
My husband and I met with Hannah and decided on the spot to utilize her services. Hannah was straight forward and told us she had a prior personal commitment the weekend I was due, but assured me that she had a backup doula should I go into labor on time, although being that it was my first pregnancy, it didn't seem that it would be necessary. We met with Hannah on two other occasions to learn about what birth looks like and how we could use our voices to express our own wishes in the hospital. Hannah answered our questions and we learned so much that we would've never learned just by going to our regular OB appointments. I felt prepared and ready.
I went into labor on my due date and it rolled over into the next day - the day Hannah was scheduled to leave for her vacation. Hannah came to our house anyways and helped me progress my labor until the backup doula could make it. She then came with us to the hospital and made sure I was settled in my room before leaving town. She also provided virtual support when things got hard and checked on us many times throughout the night. My husband and I were completely overwhelmed by our backup doula's support but also having Hannah in our corner as well.
Bottom line - I still would've chosen Hannah if I had known for a fact she would be out of town. Her willingness to stay connected and her trust in her backup doula made our birthing experience amazing.
-Nicole Simmons
May 06, 2021
Great Expectations Childbirth and Doula Services
Birth Fee: $600 to $1600