Testimonial for Patricia Thomas
My husband and I hired Patricia for the birth of our daughter in Summer 2012. This was our first child and we wanted a natural birth despite complications with fibroids, so we wanted someone to assist us with managing pain and advising during delivery. Patricia was a perfect fit. She has a kind, easy and professional demeanor that instantly made us feel comfortable. And although she was an extremely knowledgeable advocate of natural birth, which we loved, she was also very open-minded in case we had a change of mind or needed intervention. Before the birth, she met with us several times to practice pain management, discuss our birth vision (down to the kind of scents I liked - she has essential oils), and offer encourgement for the end of my pregnancy. When our due date came and went (our baby was 12 days "late"), she was a calming voice reminding me to stay hydrated and to relax. We tried EVERYthing to start labor naturally and it was helpful to be able to call Patricia for advice and ideas on what else we could try. And, on the day of our birth, even when things didn't go exactly as planned, we were so glad she was there to help with our natural delivery and, afterwards, to answer questions about breastfeeding and caring for our new, tiny baby. Although the hospital staff was great, it was so reassuring to have Patricia there to exclusively help us. In the following weeks, she was also an invaluable reference for breastfeeding support and very willing to accomodate if I had needed to meet more often than planned. From start to finish, her main concern was making sure we felt secure and comfortable. Overall, we are so grateful to her for helping us make the amazing transition into parenthood.
-Jaime Franklin
October 20, 2012
Patricia Thomas
Inara's Passage
Birth Fee: $1500 to $2500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $75
