Testimonial for Stephanie Wagner from Casey Schaub

Testimonial for Stephanie Wagner

I found out I was pregnant with my fourth pregnancy shortly after my second miscarriage. With all of the anxiety and worry that comes with pregnancy after loss, I knew that if I was lucky enough to carry that baby to term, I wanted a doula by my side during labor and delivery. My first birth also followed a miscarriage and while it had a happy ending, the labor and delivery experience felt terrifying to me. I finally had a happy, healthy baby, but I didn't trust my body. I was scared of labor and giving birth. Stephanie and I connected through Atlanta Birth Doula and I felt an immediate connection to her with our first Zoom call. Her warmth and kindness made me feel like I was talking with an old friend. From 30 weeks on, Stephanie was virtually by my side, cheering me on after every nerve wracking prenatal appointment. She reassured me, celebrated with me, and empathized with me when I worried about my rainbow baby. Stephanie helped educate me and my husband about the labor and delivery process and truly helped me trust my body for the first time since before my miscarriages. When the time came to give birth, Stephanie was right there with her calm, confident presence, reassuring me that baby was okay and that I could achieve the fear-free birth I so desired. She helped empower me to labor unmedicated and empowered my husband to help support me. I will never forget how it felt to have her celebrate with me when my rainbow baby was finally in my arms. In the postpartum period, Stephanie has supported me through various breastfeeding struggles and postpartum anxiety both virtually and in person. It has been absolutely incredible to have that postpartum support. Working with Stephanie was the best decision and I am so happy to have her in my life! I imagine that our family is complete, but if I were to have another baby, I would want Stephanie there every step of the way. Thank you, Stephanie.

-Casey Schaub

October 04, 2021