Testimonial for Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
Cherish was my doula during the birth of my daughter Nora in September 2021. She was recommended to me when I was already 7 months pregnant and I contacted her last minute. She was able to accomodate me and fit in 2 in-person visits during which we got to know each other. She helped me and my husband write our birth plan, recommended questions we need to clarify with my OBGYN, and also showed us exercies we can practice in advance. On the day I got into labor, I texted her in the middle of the night and she responded immediately with advice on how to handle those early contractions. She came to my place in the morning, when my contractions were still manageble, to help guide me through them. We spent 4-5 hours at home before we headed to the hospital. She basially carried me through early labor and most of active labor, equipped with a plan on what positions and coping techniques to try and when is the right time to do them. By the time we reached the hospital I was already 9.5cm dilated and deliverted my daughter an hour later.
During the short time we had in the hospital, Cherish was an advocate for me. She kicked out the resident doctor from my room and requested the on call physician. She distributed my birth plan to everyone present in the room and asked them to actually read it. She talked me through the option of getting an epidural and I decided not to take it, which was my original desire. I owe it to her that I managed to deliver my daughter entirely unmedicated.
In addition to her professionalism during the entire labor, it was very important to me that I was able to establish a connection with her and feel comfortable talking to her. Cherish is extremely kind, warm and caring and made me feel at ease in a situation that was anything but easy. My husband felt the same way around her, she was a great support for him too, and he is extremely grateful that we found her! I recommend Cherish without a doubt!
-Stassy Petkova
December 21, 2021
Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2100 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
