Testimonial for Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
I honestly can't say enough great things about Patty. Patty is an incredible doula and exactly the support person that I wanted and needed for the birth of my son. I was a first time mom and although I researched, took courses, and read books I still did not know what to expect for active labor and giving birth. My husband is a great partner, but he was totally unsure of how help me in labor. Patty gave me confidence and information every step of the way. She helped my husband prepare for how to support me and guided us throughout my pregancy. She was responsive in giving advice when my baby was breech at 34 weeks; meeting with us at 36 weeks after the baby turned and teaching us positions for labor; and giving me peaceful reassurance at 41 weeks when my due date had passed and I was experiencing prodromal labor. At 41+2 I had an unexpected risk develop in my pregancy and my OB/midwife recommended inducing labor. This was a deviation from my natural birth plan and my emotions were all over the place. Patty spent hours on the phone with me giving support and encouragement. This allowed me to have a truly peaceful and positive mindset going into labor the next day. During labor, Patty created a calming environmnt in the hospital room. She made great suggestions for positions, helped me labor in the shower, and supported me every step of the way. She was there from 5pm until a couple hours after my son was born at 4:35am. She also took birth photos, which I didn't realize I would want until I saw them. Patty also helped with breastfeeding and came to our home a week after I gave birth, which was such a comfort. My husband was on the fence about if hiring a doula would be worth it and afterwards he said she way more than just worth it. I will hire Patty as our doula for any future pregnancies also.
-Mary Blatz
May 11, 2021
Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
PDdoula & Birth Photographer
Birth Fee: $1800
