Testimonial for Sarah Osborne, CD(DONA)

With Sarah’s experience as a doula and her own experience having three children in almost every possible scenario, I felt confident that she would be helpful regardless of how my first delivery would go. And of course not everything went as planned, even though Sarah helped me create a great birth plan and was with me as I labored almost 24 hours, ending in a C-section. It is in those moments I was SO THANKFUL we hired Sarah. From the beginning, she answered ALL my questions and was so organized, which helped relax me since I was so overwhelmed with information and fear of being unprepared. And when labor began, Sarah brought the TENS unit in which helped me get through the first few hours almost pain free. When things got more intense, she was able to relieve my exhausted husband so he could get some much needed rest. He probably wouldn’t have eaten if it wasn’t for her thoughtfulness. Even though I had some great nurses in the hospital, Sarah was essential in creating a smooth transition between shifts, updating the staff on my birth plan. I thought I would forget everyone’s name, but Sarah had taken such careful notes to include this among the many other precious details in my birth story. When I had to make the decision to get a C-section, it was so wonderful to have a trusted neutral person among the hospital staff and family members to talk to. When I received the photographs she took from the operating room and during our first few moments with our baby girl, I cried with delight. Everything was such a blur during the birth and those photos brought light and amazing memories back – I will cherish them forever. Sarah’s post-partum visit was so helpful during such an emotional time for me. I still think of her every time I burp my baby (she showed me some helpful techniques). I HIGHLY recommend Sarah as a doula and I wish for you many blessings for a safe and happy delivery!

-Mayna and Jason & Cora!

January 13, 2013