Testimonial for Tara Flowers, CBD(AWWS)
From my understanding no birth goes exactly as planned and my daughter's birth was no exception. I ended up with preeclampsia and was not even allowed to sit on the side of the bed much less move around. I also had a high risk pregnancy so I had extra monitoring. To say it was nothing like I thought it would be was an understatement.
Tara arrived just before they gave me the epidural. My husband wasn't comfortable being in the room so she stayed with me. When I started to have breakthrough contractions, she was right by my side helping me breathe through them and comforting me. When it was time to start pushing, she got my husband and helped guide him in his role (he was so exhausted and overwhelmed) and continued to help me. I'm beyond thankful for Tara. I know some people may think you don't need a doula if you’re having an epidural, but I think there is nothing further from the truth. From the time I went into the ER and delivering my sweet girl, it was 38 hours. My husband was exhausted. I was completely out of it because of the magnesium and the migraine that I had had the entire time. Tara being there from the point of the epidural through delivery was invaluable.
From the RNs perspective, she was VERY pleased with Tara. When we told the RN we had a doula, her guard immediately went up and her attitude changed. Upon Tara’s arrival, Tara was great at asking clarifying questions to make sure the ways she was helping me was within the parameters the hospital had set. The nurse commented after Tara had left that she was very impressed by her.
Tara was helpful from the beginning. She helped us to decide if having a doula was right for us, to helping us find a good birthing class, to touching base with us as our daughter was in the NICU and then coming by when we got her home. Tara truly cares and you can tell that from the moment you meet her. She has a kind, gentle, loving presence. I’m so very thankful for Tara.
-Valerie
March 26, 2022
Tara Flowers, CBD(AWWS)
Flowers Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1100
