Testimonial for Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Susan was our doula and our Bradley method teacher. She was a phenomenal source of guidance throughout the pregnancy and particularly during labor. We truly could not have achieved the birth experience we wanted without her being there. We faced some difficult medical decisions right before labor due to an ultrasound performed because I was in my 42nd week of pregnancy. Susan offered her advice and guidance and then, once we made our decision - even if not all the decisions we made were what she might have decided herself - she supported us 100% as we progressed through the next steps of labor. While I did end up getting induced, our success in having a good, healthy vaginal delivery without epidural is owed in large part to Susan's presence and guidance during the labor. We could not have done it without her! I should also mention that in my husband's and my distraction as the pushing stage/delivery became imminent, we had not thought to get out the camera. Susan was ready with her camera and a few days after the birth, we received in the mail the most amazing CD of incredible pictures of us and our daughter in the moments immediately after delivery. I had not expected this (or even thought about it ahead of time!) but I am so incredibly glad to have these photos now.
-Justine O'Connor-Petts
January 06, 2013
Susan Rotman, AAHCC, CD(DONA)
Rotman Education Services, LLC
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2500
