Testimonial for Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
If you are considering hiring a doula, look no further. Stephanie is the most amazing, responsive, and understanding support person you could ever think of having with you during such an intense moment of your life. After having a bad experience with an OB who made it clear she would not respect any of my wishes, I wanted to make sure I had an advocate in the room with me. I ended up switching OBs and the hospital I was planning to deliver in at 37 weeks pregnant. Stephanie helped by giving me choices on hospitals that supported natural births and by having meetings with me prior to labor and delivery to talk all things birth and breastfeeding. I felt so prepared and empowered and was ready to bring my baby girl into this world. Stephanie taught me how to breathe through contractions and make it into an almost meditative state. She guided my husband on how to further provide support and helped keep all of my anxieties at bay. In addition to all of her guidance and support, she also captured the most amazing pictures of the labor and delivery. They are Live Photos and I love looking at them and watching the process of bringing my sweet girl into this world. Stephanie helped me with the first latch and then came to my house once I was home with the baby to help guide me with breastfeeding. We were stuck in a loop where my baby was not eating which made her tired and then was too tired to feed. Stephanie helped us come up with a plan and now 6 months later and I am still successfully breastfeeding. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and love for her. I tell everyone I know who’s pregnant or thinking of getting pregnant to be sure to hire Stephanie. You will not regret it!
-Nicolette
June 02, 2022
Stephanie Sauer Pasternak, CD(DONA), CLC
Bergen Doula - Birth Doula & Lactation Counseling
Birth Fee: $1950 to $3500
