Having Rebekah as a post partum doula has been refreshing physically, mentally and emotionally.
Initially, I had no clue what to expect with pp care and even hesitated to secure services. But following my traumatic birth experience, I was physically limited in my ability to care for my newborn (and two other little ones), and I could feel the strain my husband and I were under.
Rebekah answered all my questions thoroughly and with patience. She never made me feel pressured to use her services but rather listened to my experiences and offered encouragement that self care is important. She prompted me to advocate for my needs which eventually translated to doing overnight sessions.
Even though the whole thing felt like some strange luxury I didnt deserve, Rebekah made it a smooth and enjoyable process. She emphasized how she was here for me as a mom and validated the importance of the support despite being a veteran mom.
On and off the clock, she checked in, shared research with me, And was always willing to be a listening ear.
With each overnight we discussed what would be beneficial for me. Whether it was allowing her to feed my newborn through the night so I could sleep uninterrupted or to have her bring my newborn to breastfeed etc. She consistently offered tools on how to settle my newborn during fussy periods and also sought out suggestions to help with my own recovery.
Each day Rebekah was scheduled to come was a day I looked forward to. It was a relief.
-Otonye Braide-Moncoeur
May 27, 2021
Mommy Mentor Certified Doula Services
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $50