Testimonial for Emerald Doulas
My partner and I are so happy we had Melanie and Abigail as our Emerald Doulas team! During COVID, a time when it's hard to feel connected to people, they consistently reached out to us in the months before and after I gave birth (October 2021) with tips for baby positioning, nutrition, and exercises, and responded to our first-time parent questions with helpful resources. They were very good at empowering us to make our own best decisions while providing evidence-based resources. They were also familiar with the hospital where I was giving birth (Duke Regional) and the typical protocols there. They were a great team throughout and we felt well supported. Abigail was with us during the birthing process. She remained calm and supportive throughout my labor and consistently framed all the changes that were happening as signs of the birth progressing. She recommended switching positions to relieve discomfort and instructed my partner about how and when to push on me in order to relieve pain during contractions, and with these supports I was able to achieve my goal of giving an unmedicated vaginal birth. She also took photos for us immediately after the delivery, which we would not otherwise have (and we're so glad we have them!). I came away feeling very positive about the experience and would 100% ask for them again.
-Lisa Bruckner
January 16, 2022
Emerald Doulas
Emerald Doulas, LLC
Birth Fee: $1600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $55
