Testimonial for Gretchen Carter
It was a blessing for my family to have found Gretchen as our doula. I absolutely recommend having a doula and Gretchen did an amazing job!
Below are the reasons we were very happy to work with her.
1- Gretchen's communication skills are phenomenal. She explained the birth process very clearly and demystified the birth process.
2- She responds reasonably quickly to all the questions.
3- She is knowledgeable, and passionate about being a doula and does a lot of research if she doesn't know the answer right away.
4- She is very kind and caring and it’s great to be around someone like her in your most vulnerable state.
5- Aside from being a doula, she took great photos of our small family that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.
6- She explained all the options thoroughly with pros and cons without any judgment which enabled us to make educated decisions without having to spend too much time.
7- If it wasn’t for Gretchen and her encouragement, I would have been deprived of a skin-to-skin experience with my baby.
8- Our postpartum visit with her was great and productive as well. The swaddling technique she showed us was the best and our baby sleeps well with that kind of swaddle.
Below are the reasons that having a doula, in general, is a great idea.
1- Nurses change shifts and it's great to have one person that knows your needs and your birth plan and can communicate and advocate on your behalf, especially if you don't want to be disturbed.
2- The birth process can be stressful for you and for your partner and it's a lot to take on for one person. Having a doula allowed my husband to be able to take breaks and pick up snacks and other things.
3- Doulas are more accessible to answer questions compared to your OB.
-Zara
July 23, 2021
Gretchen Carter
Birth Nerd Doula Care
Birth Fee: $900
