As is often the case, labor did not go as planned for us. It was challenging physically, but also challenging because in our case, there were important decisions that needed to be made all along the way, with us weighing our own instincts and our desired experience next to the medical information and trade offs that were presented. We were so thankful that the day after my water broke was the first day that the hospital was letting doulas back in after not being allowed for many months due to COVID. Erin was so incredible, providing support to both of us to help with staying relaxed and comfortable, as well as thinking through the different trade-offs for fast decision-making. We were so thankful she was there. And because Erin understands the longer impacts of a challenging labor she stayed by my side, checking in often, after labor and after we were home. She has such an amazing heart for this work and we are so grateful to her for that.
-Kelly
September 24, 2021
ERN Doula, LLC & Beyond Birthing
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2800
Postpartum Rate: $60