Testimonial for Chana Diamond
Chana is a PHENOMENAL doula who helped me achieve the natural childbirth I dreamed of. Chana brings her invaluable social work skills to her doula practice and really makes you feel validated and heard. Chana carefully listens to you and helps you think through questions that will help you ensure you are aligned with your provider to make sure your birth preferences are taken into consideration. Chana provided continual text, virtual, and in-person support to my husband and me. There was one point where I questioned my choice of hospital and provider and Chana helped my husband and me figure out the right questions to ask the provider to ensure a good fit. Chana coached us on the birth process to make sure we understood all of our options and to remind us that we have choices in our birth process. When my doctor told me I needed to be sent to the hospital for an induction that evening, we called Chana immediately and she was able to calmly walk us through how to proceed. She reminded us that this was not an emergency and that we should stop to eat a good meal before heading to the hospital. Her calm and confident tone was really helpful in keeping us level headed and set up for success. Chana coached us via phone through what to do when we arrived at the hospital and then she arrived at the hospital once I was in the labor and delivery room. She helped with pain management during labor and with pushing once I was dilated. She also helped set a calm tone in the room. I honestly felt like I had my own personal cheerleader in the delivery room. Having her by my side was really reassuring and I had the natural, unmedicated birth I wanted. I would easily work with Chana again and highly recommend her doula services! She was also helpful in connecting us to other resources, such as a perinatal mental health therapist.
-Suzanne Elgendy
June 10, 2022
Chana Diamond
doula chana, birth doula & lactation counselor
Birth Fee: $2650 to $2750
