Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
In order to ensure that I would have a better, more fulfilling birth experience, I decided to use a dolua and Susan was the perfect fit! She has the ability to coach and inform husbands, negotiate well with hospital staff, all the while providing comfort to birthing mothers. As a first time mother, I was unsure of how I would react to the pain and stresses of labor. Having Susan with me every step of the way eased my fears and helped me to birth the way I wanted to.
Before my son’s birth, I felt that Susan was a little extra insurance to increase my chances of having a safe, natural birth. After my son’s birth, I realize she was so much more than that! She was the driving force and wisdom at my side. She pushed me when I thought I couldn’t go any further. She helped me to labor in more optimal positions, deal with pain through massage and positive reinforcement (rather than using medications that could harm me or my son), and stay strong in the face of an almost twenty-four hour labor. Also, by coaching my husband, she was able to help us avoid medical interventions suggested by hospital staff.
I feel that Susan is a doula not solely to make money, but because it is a true calling. She cares for her couples, she devotes herself to them fully during labor, and she does what ever it takes to make a birth as successful as possible. She is a vital resource for those that truly want to birth naturally. I am so glad that she was with me when I birthed my son. It made all the difference to have her support! While I faced many difficulties during my labor, I was able to avoid the use of pain medications, pitocin, and a c-section. My son came out so healthy and breastfed immediately. This was the ultimate reward, a healthy baby!
-Meghan Baran
November 24, 2012
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
