Testimonial for Astrid Hufnagel
My husband and I are so grateful to Astrid for the wonderful support she provided during our son’s birth and in the weeks that followed.
As second-time parents, we began looking for a doula shortly after I learned I was pregnant. With an active 3yo at home, we knew we’d need all the support we could get! Astrid came highly recommended, and after speaking with her we understood why: Astrid is knowledgeable, calm and measured, and as a mom herself, she knows first-hand what life with a newborn and a preschooler can be like. In addition, Astrid was supremely COVID-conscious which gave us immense peace-of-mind.
As my due date approached, Astrid checked in with me regularly and went out of her way to make herself available several weeks early (as my daughter had been born early). After my water broke, Astrid was in regular communication, and she made lots of helpful recommendations as to how to keep my labor progressing. My labor was slow until it wasn’t, and the last hour of labor was incredibly intense. Astrid remained calm and hands-on through it all. After my son was born, she stayed to be sure we were situated and to help with his first latch.
Thereafter, Astrid provided nighttime support 3x/week. Astrid worked with me to find a system that allowed me to nurse at night while also gently introducing a bottle. She provided detailed updates on the night, and gave tips and recommendations on how to troubleshoot issues as they arose (best swaddle, how to dream-feed, best nipple/flow speed, how to help our son keep his paci in, etc.).
Bottom line: both my husband and I knew we could rest easy on the nights Astrid was with us as she cared for our son in the same way we would. If you are looking for a professional and caring doula who understands the vital importance of both birth and postpartum support, run, don't walk and give Astrid a call.
-Monica McEnrue
November 02, 2021
Astrid Hufnagel
Little Prince Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $80
