Testimonial for Carolyn Ericson
It is my pleasure to write a review for Carolyn, as I have sung her praises to my friends and family. She had a calming, but confident personality when we initially spoke via zoom. Carolyn was extremely patient while we reviewed my birth plan and discussed my hesitation to be induced. She has been responsived to my postpartum issues with my baby not latching. Her postpartum visit to my home was very helpful. I am a first time mom and was confused about conflicting advice re: baby sleep schedule.
The most important part of my relationship with Carolyn was my child's labor and delivery, which did not go as planned. During this time, Carolyn was available via telephone to speak with my midwives and me. She stopped by the hospital to check in during my protracted induction. Once it appeared that I was going to need assistance with pain management, Carolyn arrived at the hospital without delay. Ultimately, she was with me for much longer than we anticipated, as my induction and labor took over four days before having to move forward with a csection.
While surgery was best for the health of my baby, it was challenging to accept I was not going to deliver vaginally. Carolyn was an excellent advocate for me at my most vulnerable. She requested that I be given space to process. She explained what would happen from the time they took me to the OR until I returned to my room. I am a single mother and Carolyn worked with the midwives to ensure that my mother had clearance to stay overnight with me post-delivery. She called my mother to share the news and details of my daughter's birth when I was too tired to relay the information or answer questions.
In addition to her exceptional bedside manner, Carolyn and her colleagues offer zooms on important birthing/postpartum issues throughout your pregnancy. I found the information to be invaluable and watched several videos multiple times. I highly recommend Carolyn as a doula.
-Anne Marie
October 17, 2021
Carolyn Ericson
District Doulas
Birth Fee: $2400 to $3250
