Testimonial for Diana Snyder, Birth Doula, HCHD
Originally, we did not know what a doula was until a family member suggested we fund one for our pregnancy and delivery. Then, we happened across Diana by pure luck, but we are so glad that we did. We cannot imagine our journey without her, she made our first birth experience so positive. When we came to Diana we were not comfortable with our current care, but were also to nervous to advocate for ourselves. Diana helped us learn how to take a pause, refocus, and learn how we can advocate for our own care. She also suggested different directions we could take with our care. We made the decision to attend a different facility and were so glad to find providers we clicked with. We met with Diana twice to talk things over and get advice and tips from her prior to birth. The day I went into labor she was there to answer all of my questions via text message and phone call. Once my husband and I decided to head to the birth center, we called Diana and she immediately met us there. She helped keep me calm and gave me strategies to keep focused. My husband was relieved to have her help in knowing how to keep me comforted, especially the use of essential oils that helped me focus on breathing. We both appreciated her support when we became panicked over a possible infected. She kept us calm and helped us proceed. All turned out well and our birth experience felt so positive to us. We are thankful we had her by our side.
-Courtney Vieceli
April 07, 2022
Diana Snyder, Birth Doula, HCHD
Matrescence Doula Services
Birth Fee: $700 to $1500
