Testimonial for Claudia Parris CD(DONA)
We couldn't be more grateful and happy to have found and worked with Claudia for the birth of our first child. From the moment we first met virtually and she shared her unique background caring for children, I knew she would be a perfect fit for us. Her calming nature paired with her skilled expertise gave us confidence with every prep meeting. She shared helpful resources and counseled us on how to create a birth plan that suited our needs. She was in close contact in the weeks leading up to our delivery, consistently checking in on me and sharing in the excitement as we neared our delivery date. When I was induced, Claudia made a special early trip to the hospital before I was in active labor to check in and deliver a TENS machine. When it was time for her to return, she was right by my side offering physical and emotional support -- even crafting a very personal meditation describing my favorite vacation spot in such romantic detail that it helped me escape the delivery room, relieve some of the immense pain of unmedicated contractions to allow me to go further along before getting my epidural. She was an advocate for me when the doctor advised it was time to push, and she encouraged me to continue to labor down and get the baby as low as we could to reduce the push time. After a successful delivery (and only 27 mins of pushing!) Claudia embraced me and told me how proud she was of me. I could tell she was genuine and really meant it. I can't put to words the bond I felt with Claudia and the gratitude I have for her, other than if you choose her as your doula, you are the luckiest woman in the world and she will be the best support for you - I give her my highest recommendation. I feel like she will forever be a part of my "family", being such an important support person for me during the most beautiful, most special, most physically enduring moment of my life. We will absolutely use her again in the future as our family continues to grow.
-Dana
May 26, 2022
Claudia Parris CD(DONA)
Meaningful Beginnings
Birth Fee: $1800
Postpartum Rate: $50
