Testimonial for Diane Tabilo, LCSW, CD(DONA) - Bilingual
I gave birth two weeks ago to my first child, and I have to say without a doubt, Diane improved the whole experience by an immeasurable amount. From the beginning, when my water broke but contractions didn't start right away (which is not what all the books said would happen!), she was there to offer advice, reassure me and my husband, and explain our options. As soon as I got to the hospital, the staff wanted to start me on pitocin, which I had hoped to not use. My husband and I were really stressed and felt like we had no choice and no time to decide, but Diane calmed us down and helped us to work with the hospial staff to hold off on the pitocin. When my contractions did get more intense, Diane was amazing, offering encouragement and breathing with me. She also gave my husband suggestions on how to best support me through each contraction, and also helped him to remain calm when I was in a lot of pain. When it came time to push, Diane cheered me on, and also got a bunch of really incredible pictures of the pushing process & the birth, which I am so grateful that I will have forever to remember the birth of my first child.
From our first meeting when I was just a few months pregnant, to our game-planning meeting a few weeks before the birth, and to the postpartum visit and follow-up texts to check in, Diane has been nothing short of phenomenal. She is truly meant to be a doula, and I highly recommend her, no matter what sort of birth you are planning on, or what number pregnancy you are on. My husband and I could not stop saying how glad we were to have her with us through the whole process. Even though the birth didn't go as I expected or planned, we have absolutely no regrets and we could not be happier with the overall experience and outcome. Diane's guidance and support truly made a huge impact on us!
-Sara
December 21, 2021
Diane Tabilo, LCSW, CD(DONA) - Bilingual
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Birth Fee: $1500 to $2000
