Testimonial for Amy Kucharski, CD(DONA), HCHD
I hired Amy as a first time mom-to-be, because I felt like I needed extra support. Amy was very compassionate, helpful and patient during my pregnancy. She recommended "Hypnobabies" birthing class which I felt helped my husband and I tremendously leading up to, and during my labor and delivery. We planned to have the baby at home and Amy was very supportive. I went into labor in the middle of the night, and Amy was there throughout my labor. What I really want to stress though, is Amy's true compassion and caring. After I delivered my son, I began to hemorrhage due to a retained placenta. I was unconscious due to extreme blood loss and when I came to, I was being rushed to the emergency room for a blood transfusion and emergency D&C to remove my placenta. My baby was less than an hour old. What I didn't know at the time (but I know now), is that Amy drove with my husband and new baby to the hospital and sat with my baby and mom in my car while my husband went into the hospital to be with me. She stayed for hours, offering support to my family. At this point it was the middle of the night again. Amy checked on me after my release from the hospital and stopped over to see how I and the new baby were doing. Yes, her "job" was now over, but she kept checking in on us. Offering help, offering support, helping me to feel heard, letting me vent, offering food. Whatever I needed, she was there. To say she went above and beyond is an understatement. My husband ADORES her as well. She helped him (to help me) so much during my labor at home, and he was shocked at the level of care and compassion she showed our family after everything went astray that night. He needed support that night, he was traumatized by the thought of losing me and seeing so much blood. Amy was there for him. We are both forever grateful for Amy. If you're considering a doula, get one; it's a wonderful service. If you want a doula who is also an angel on earth, hire Amy.
-Bri Jaworski
November 17, 2021
Amy Kucharski, CD(DONA), HCHD
The Sweet Surrender, LLC
Birth Fee: $600 to $1400
Postpartum Rate: $30
