Rachel was wonderful! I don't know where to begin. She took me on as a client because my husband was currently overseas and I was looking for more support. I also knew my mother would need support. Rachel met with us twice before the due date and we instantly clicked. She has a great sense of humor and a lot of knowledge about birth and what is 'normal'. She instantly made us feel very comfortable around her, like we've known her for quite some time. The second time we met, she went through everything she can bring to your labor and together we decided what would help me relax during my labor. She packs you your own personal bag with whatever you would want. When I started going in to labor, she kept in contact with me from the moment I called her and met me at the hospital. Not only did she keep me level headed during my birth, but she kept my mother level headed also. She spoke up to the nurses when it came to what I wanted for my birth experience. They worried about the water slowing down my contractions but Rachel insisted I was doing just fine so I got to stay in longer. And it turns out I was progressing wonderfully. She is outspoken when she needs to be, including sticking up for what you want your birth plan to be. Rachel made my birth amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone who asks me about doula services, and to those who don't! :)
-Monica Callahan
November 04, 2012
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