Testimonial for Ellen Tappon
I always knew that I wanted to have a doula with me when I gave birth but as I got underway in pregnancy I was so overwhelmed by the process of finding someone I waited too long and then panicked. I set up a meeting with a different doula only to have her cancel and say nevermind the day of the meeting. I was completely distraught when a friend recommended Ellen. She was so responsive and open, saying if she wasn't the right fit she'd help me find someone else, and it reassured me after my bad experience. As it turned out we didn't need anyone else. Throughout the whole process, she brought a perfect mix of holistic advice and scientific data in response to our questions and needs. If we needed a book, a website, a video, a yoga ball, and even an infant scale, she provided whatever she could. I felt like she really listened to what we needed, she took the time to get to know us, and for such a big, personal, intimate event, that was really important. It was really hard for me to get pregnant (we need an IUI) and I think that added a layer of stress to the birth. I also had to be induced, which introduced new elements for me to worry about. However, I was able to give birth without complications, extra interventions, or pain medication and I don't think that would have been possible without Ellen's support. She made it so I, and my husband, didn't have to worry at all about what we needed to do. Ellen guided us both through what would help and I'm so thankful. Her presence never felt like too much and I felt like I didn't have to be in control of anything, because she was in control for me. She stayed with us until we were settled in our postpartum room and continued to be a present support system months after I gave birth. Those months were, and still are, hard, and just knowing someone is there for you means so much. I would strongly recommend Ellen's doula services.
-Elena
February 16, 2022
Ellen Tappon
Birthsprings LLC
Birth Fee: $1200 to $1800
