Testimonial for Saphren Ma
Saphren was actually our "substitute" doula when I learned our original doula was unavailable as I went into labour. While originally anxious about the last minute change of plan, this ended up being completely serendipitous and I feel so grateful and fortunate to have had Saphren to support me throughout my hospital birth at BC Women's Hospital.
Saphren was able to come and meet my husband and I at the hospital very shortly after we were admitted. As someone with a lot of anxieties around labour and delivery, she was such an amazingly calming and reassuring support to me. She seemed to draw upon her many years of experience to suggest different techniques and strategies for pain mangement, from assiting me with the TENS machine and spending (what felt like) *hours* repeatedly pouring pails of warm water on my lower back while I laboured in the bathtub. She truly provided the encouragement I needed as a nervous, first-time mother and was completely devoted to my comfort the entire time she was with us. Even after the birth of my child, she continued to look attend to my needs bringing me juice and some much-needed PB&J toast!
Somehow (!!) Saphren was even able to send us over 100 photographs of our labour and beautiful newborn son. While she'd mentioned she'd take some pictures beforehand, my husband and I were both genuinely shocked as we had *barely* seen her take any pictures at all when she was with us. There is no way to express what it means to us to have photos of the very moment my son was born and placed on my chest for the first time.
Being a doula is obviously a sacred calling for Saphren and my family is beyond lucky that the stars aligned to have her support and care.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Saphren!
-Vanessa
July 18, 2022
Saphren Ma
Birds Nest Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1750 to $2150
