Testimonial for Dawne Herbert-Withers, MSW, CD(DONA), HCHD, CLE
During my pregnancy, I questioned several whether or not I really "needed" a doula. About a month before my due date, I decided I wanted someone who was experienced to be my advocate. Choosing Dawne as our doula was one of the best choices I made.
From the first phone call I made to her, she put me at ease. We talked about her services & what a doula does & does not do & she encouraged me to call around to make sure we would be a good match. She even offered to give recommendations, which I thought was very honorable.
I set up an initial meeting to talk about her experiences working with my OB & our hospital. She assured us that she would be my advocate and make sure our wishes were conveyed & respected. As my due date approached, Dawne followed up with us almost daily to make sure I was doing OK. I had some complications in the last 2 weeks & Dawne was a wealth of knowledge & resources.
Dawne was at the hospital from the very beginning of my induction & stayed until the baby was born almost 24 hours later. Simple acts like talking to us, explaining things in a non-medical way, & showing my husband where to apply counter pressure to help me get through each contraction were what made me glad she was there with us. I thought she was very prepared & professional with all kinds of tips & tricks to use, but without being pushy. She was very good at following my lead & was supportive about what I was & was not ready for.
After the baby was born, Dawne kept in touch with us to see if we were doing OK. I had some problems breastfeeding so I called Dawne to see if she had a recommendation for a lactation consultant & once again she came through for us. She even attended the consultation & brought us a batch of delicious lactation cookies & other goodies!
I highly recommend Dawne to anyone who is looking for a doula.
-PH
November 22, 2012
Dawne Herbert-Withers, MSW, CD(DONA), HCHD, CLE
Your Doula Dawne
Birth Fee: $1400 to $2000
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $50
