Testimonial for Julie Palmisano
When I first found out I was pregnant I didn't know what to expect. I've never been pregnant before, and in fact believed that I could never get pregnant. When I saw the positive pregnancy test I was both excited and nervous at the same time. A good friend of mine mentioned hiring a doula and referred me to Julie. Let me tell you, I am so grateful to have retained her services. She kept me not only calm throughout my pregnancy, but more importantly informed. She never hesitated to answer any of my questions or concerns, no matter the time of day. She also helped guide me to resources regarding pregnancy that I would have never even thought of. Those resources in turn made me feel more confident about what I wanted throughout my pregnancy, especially when it came to developing a birth plan. When it came time to delivering my little guy I ended up having to be induced. Julie was there for me the entire time and helped guide my husband to help me manage the contractions. When it came time to start pushing there were some issues, to the point where the doctor was considering doing a c-section if I couldn't give a good push. Julie knew that I didn't want that. She helped me build up the strength to give a good push, and because of that I didn't have to have a c-section. Another thing that I'm so appreciative of is that I gave permission as part of my birth plan to have Julie take photos of the birth. Because I was so wiped from the labor and then last minute pain meds, I was completely out of it and didn't remember any of my labor. To go back and see the photos of my labor means so much. I look back and say "I did that" and it puts a smile on my face. If you have any doubts about hiring a doula, let me tell you .. don't have doubts! It's one of the best decisions I made, and if I am fortunate enough to have baby #2 I would definitely hire a doula again. Thank you so very much for everything you did and do Julie!
-Alicia Sirtak
November 10, 2021
Julie Palmisano
A New Life Doula, LLC. Birth & Postpartum
Birth Fee: $1600 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40
