Testimonial for Rebekkah Carney CD/PCD(DONA), SpBCPE from Natalia N

Testimonial for Rebekkah Carney CD/PCD(DONA), SpBCPE

I had the privilege of having Rebekkah as my doula during the birth of my baby girl. Weeks before my baby’s due date Rebekkah had taken the time to meet with me and work on my birth plan to make sure all possible issues associated with the birth of my child were addressed. It was reassuring and empowering for me to learn that I could ask for certain accommodations to make my baby’s birth a positive experience. Rebekkah checked-in with me throughout the pregnancy and that made me feel that I could really count on her and ask her anything. It was nice to have someone else invested in my pregnancy and my baby’s birth.

The date of my c-section came and Rebekkah walked into the hospital with me and my husband. She was immediately advocating for me to have my wishes considered. We even spoke with the supervising nurse to make sure my birth plan would be followed. Rebekkah also helped facilitate my placenta encapsulation process and even took my placenta home with her so the encapsulator could pick it up and make the pills for me.

Rebekkah even stayed with my husband and I and our newborn in the recovery room for some time and she gratuitously offered to take pictures of us. We have great pictures now because she was there. She also helped make sure my breastfeeding journey had a good start, making sure my baby was latching on well and encouraging me to ask for a lactation consultant at the hospital.

My baby’s arrival into the world was flawless and such a positive experience. I don’t think that would have been the case had I not had Rebekkah as my doula.

Births can be scary and even traumatic at times, but having a knowledgeable and caring doula by my side made a tremendous difference. I feel that a doula should be part of every woman’s birth, it’s an invaluable investment in one of the most important and terrifying days in a woman’s life.

-Natalia N

June 18, 2021