I can't say enough good things about Britney! I was torn between including my mom vs. a doula as the second support person allowed at Swedish L&D and can confidently say I made the right choice. Britney met with us several times prior to labor, answering hundreds of my questions and following up after the meeting with additional resources. We prepared for an unmedicated delivery, but I decided on an epidural after a multi-day exhausting labor. Britney provided not only moral/informational support but also physical support - including forward leaning inversion, hip squeezes during contractions, getting set up with a peanut ball, and holding a towel to pull on during pushing. She made sure my preferences were honored during the birth and helped walk me through a difficult decision of trying a vacuum assisted delivery (which worked!) We also appreciated having a partner who knew the Swedish hospital and could remind us of things like ordering food before the cafeteria closed! It made such a difference having a birth expert at our side throughout the process - especially one with a sense of humor and calm demeanor. Britney provided support for my husband as well, making sure his questions were answered and needs were met. We spoke on the phone and met several times postpartum; it meant a lot to have someone check-in and discuss the things that family/friends wouldn't necessarily ask about or understand. My birth could have been an unhappy one due to the difficult labor and change in plans but instead I remember it as a positive experience - thanks to the love and intimate support from Britney!
-Margaret
May 17, 2022
Britney Farmer Doula
Birth Fee: $2500 to $3000