Testimonial for Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE from Mabinty Youla

Testimonial for Denise Bolds MSW, CD(DONA) CLC, CBE

If you are even thinking about getting a doula- look no further than Denise Bolds!

Denise came highly recommended by my OBGYN & their affiliated birthing center. She had the credentials, experience, and professionalism that I wanted as well as the type of personality one tends to gravitate towards.

I must admit that even after I did my research, I still stalled because I knew I wanted a doula but did I need one? Did the value outweigh the cost? After all my husband and I were trying to save for our new baby and move to a bigger place.

Less than 2 weeks postpartum, I can personally say with every fiber in my being, that Denise Bolds is worth every single penny and more!

During labor and delivery, when it was too late for epidural, it was Denise & her TENS unit that help allievate some of the pain. Even before then, when my OBGYN thought my son would come before his due date, it was Denise that stopped me from panicking. We did my birth plan and she made a home visit to make sure that I had everything I needed for my newborn. Then when my son passed his due date, it was Denise that suggested ways to help bring on labor so I wouldn't have to get induced.

Postpartum when I was struggling, it was Denise that did a home visit to comfort me. After seeing me she also advised for me to immediately set up a visit with my doctor. If it wasn’t for Denise's suggestion, I never would’ve discovered that I had postpartum preeclampsia a week after having my son. Postpartum preeclampsia is the second leading cause of death after hemorrhaging for women who just gave birth.

When I was in the hospital, Denise checked on me and my husband and even drove to pick up my pumped breast milk so my son could still breast feed.

Again and again Denise has gone above and beyond for myself & my family. Hiring her as my doula has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

-Mabinty Youla

August 28, 2021