Testimonial for Terri Burleson
We hired Terri in the middle of the pandemic. I think I can confidently say that my husband and I had an immediate connection with her and knew we wanted to hire her! The charge for her services was extremely reasonable and many things were included, such as multiple meetings and photography or videography.
Money was tight at the time so we were not able to pay the fee in one lump sum. We so wanted to hire her though and she was so flexible about us making payments. She let us decide how to pay. There were even one or two months around the holidays where things were extra tight and she let us make up the payment later. I can't even begin to express how grateful we were.
I went into labor two weeks early and Terri was ready to jump into action! Once she came to the hospital, she was the warmest, most soothing presence. She listened to me, talked with me and walked through exercises and ideas to try to help with the process. She spoke to the doctors and nurses for us and acted as an advocate for our best interests which she very much had in mind the whole time. She made sure me and my husband were comfortable.
I wanted a natural birth initially but as time went by I wanted an epidural and she was so supportive and not judgemental at all. She made sure I knew I wasn't a quitter and that I was making the right decision for me.
In the end I needed a C-Section and I was afraid so she held my hand at my request. She managed to take amazing photos and videos of the birth all while not leaving my side.
She was so great about visiting after the birth and following up with us, making sure we had what we needed.
All in all, Terri goes above and beyond what we could have ever wanted or needed in a doula. It's very clear that she does this work primarily because she loves it so much. For her, the experience is wonderful and rewarding and it seems that her favorite thing is to share in it with you.
-Lucia Passarini
July 26, 2021
Terri Burleson
Colorado Caring Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400
