Testimonial for Sara Krivanec, CD(DTI), CLC
We chose Sara to be our doula for the birth of our first child; I was nervous about pregnancy and extremely nervous about childbirth, especially being a type one diabetic, which I worried would add another element of stress to my birth plan and labor experience--having an extra support person seemed like the right path for the birth of our daughter from the start.
Having Sara as our doula created an empowering experience from the beginning; she encouraged us during pregnancy to attend a childbirth education class that wound up being really helpful (and explained her reasons behind wanting us to get this education ahead of time so well). She also kept in touch throughout the pregnancy with check-ins and helpful articles, including relevant information to discuss with my doctors regarding my high-risk type one pregnancy. Then, when my labor didn't go as planned--I was induced earlier than expected due to pre-eclampsia--Sara showed up right when I needed her, creating a calm environment for the early stages of labor. The wonderful thing about having a doula is they're there just for you, so while our nurses were checking on other patients, Sara was by my side, and her gentle demeanor and wealth of experience made me feel really safe and well cared for the entire time. I'll never forget hearing her voice when it came time to push, because she made me feel like I could absolutely do it.
Her excellent support also extends to postpartum, and having an extra friend and team member during that huge adjustment period is invaluable. To my fellow type one diabetic moms and moms undertaking high-risk pregnancies, I would highly recommend having Sara in your corner!
-Sarah
October 21, 2021
Sara Krivanec, CD(DTI), CLC
MyBirth LLC
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700
