Testimonial for Scarlett Lynsky
We couldn’t feel more fortunate to have had Scarlett on our team for our first baby. While Scarlett is a deeply experienced and knowledgeable birth doula (not to mention a veteran of four births herself!) who presents informed, evidence-based approaches, tools, and insights, she always humbly followed our lead and tailored her presentation of resources with our specific priorities in mind. Her guidance never came from a place where she “knew best." Scarlett excels at reading the room to create a calm, joyful space for the intimate journey through your particular pregnancy and birth.
While I’d planned for an unmedicated hospital birth, I ended up with the full sampler platter of experiences after I hit 42 weeks of gestation (induction, long labor, epidural, then c-section). With every pregnancy plot twist, I felt totally informed and at peace with each decision thanks to Scarlett helping me mentally prepare for the unexpected months in advance. She eased the transitions as my complicated induction unfolded and helped us and our medical team consider compromises that empowered me to maintain ownership of my birth experience.
After our son was born, Scarlett went above and beyond with her postpartum follow-up, writing an in-depth birth story full of rich details to accompany the beautiful pictures that she took during my labor. It’s also worth noting that Scarlett is magic with her hands!!
Bottom line: if you are wondering whether to use a birth doula, do it, and if you are wondering which birth doula to use, hire Scarlett Lynsky! We can't imagine what our birth experience would have been like without her.
-Tegan Molloy
May 15, 2021
Scarlett Lynsky
Hatchlings Doula Svc & Portland Doula Collective
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2800
