My husband and I originally were going to wing labor and delivery on our own. We had no plans to work with a doula, and assumed the hospital staff would guide us when it was game time.
After speaking to friends who'd recently had a baby and raved about their doula, we did some digging and scheduled a Zoom call with Cari to see if we'd feel comfortable working with her.
Cari's friendliness, calm and knowledgeable demeanor were evident, and we knew immediately we wanted her on our team.
Leading up to delivery day, Cari gave us great advice and insight into what to expect (like staying home and getting sleep after my water broke--there was no need to rush to the hospital!). She also made sure she was available to answer questions by text or phone if anything unexpected came up.
Once baby decided she wanted to make an appearance, Cari stayed in constant contact until she joined us at the hospital. Total time from water breaking to delivery was 42 hours (whew!), and Cari supported us for every bit of it. She checked in regularly in the days and weeks afterward, and provided us with a gallery of professional birth photos that were part of her service package.
My husband and I both feel fortunate to have worked with Cari--the birthing experience could've been very different (and far less pleasant and positive) without her there. I can't recommend Cari highly enough.
-Christina
June 14, 2022
The Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2600 to $3000
