My husband and I contacted Meagan in my third trimester after reading how working with a doula can be so helpful in having a positive birth experience. Meagan is very in-demand, and came recommended from our provider, so when it turned out she had a last-minute window of availability, we felt lucky. I recommend you contact her far in advance as I now realize just how lucky we were!
For our final weeks of pregnancy, it was a relief to know we had Meagan on our team. This decreased our stress: Instead of trying to memorize the birthing tips and anticipate all that could happen during labor, my husband and I were able to prep at our own pace while knowing we had an expert to rely on during birth. This alone allowed us to enjoy the final weeks and not feel guilty when we spent time doing our professional work rather than "studying" for the impending birth. Meagan also helped provide streamlined information most necessary for us to prep - so useful when there’s so much content out there.
During the birth, Meagan guided us when labor began sooner than we anticipated and were not sure whether it was actual labor. At the hospital, she helped me move through different positions and expertly eased my contraction waves with hip squeezes and intuituve, calming touches. Having her calm, supportive presence made me feel secure in some moments when I otherwise would have been fearful and likely would have diverted from our birth plan. She made sure I was drinking fluids, helped my husband be involved, and during a busy night at the hospital, made sure that our requests were fulfilled. It was also pretty neat that she knew our providers and nurses after working at so many births! On top of all of that, she took incredible photos that have enabled me to relive the birth experience and will be so valuable to recount to our son when we tell him the story of his arrival - a story that is so positive due to having Meagan on our team!
-Catharine
February 23, 2022
About Birth, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000