Testimonial for Susannah Glass
I came to Susannah(Sus) for a successful VBAC looking for a different experience than the traumatic emergency c-section 2 short years prior. While I was trying to keep a level head, the expectations were high as it would likely be my only chance to get the labor that I had always dreamed of. As soon as Sus came onboard things became more informed and positive as I navigated prenatal appointments and a not so supportive OB. Sus helped me to find confidence in my interactions with the medical community. When we finally got to labor we were already off to a tenuous start when my water broke but contraction did not. Sus helped me stay calm and listen to my body even when pitocin was offered to move things along faster. We waited for labor to start naturally and Sus made sure I was supported and heard. The next morning contractions started and part of me wanted to rush to the hospital which was the fear talking and the other part of me wanted to go for a walk. Sus encouraged us to take our time getting to the hospital and even offered her home as a pit stop. We went for a calm walk on the beach and she was able to reassure me that my body was doing exactly what it wanted to do. When active labor finally started we had Sus meet us at the hospital and by that time my partner and I were out of our depth with pain management and I was getting desperate. Sus swooped in like a miracle. She drew me the most perfect soothing bath of my life and transformed the sterile hospital bathroom into a tranquil spa oasis. In that bath I was able to move through the contractions and feel the relief of each break. I was so surprised that when I had my first cervical exam I was already at 8cm and quickly to 10cm. After about an hour of pushing, in every position I wanted, I was holding my son in my arms. This was the moment I had dreamed of and it would not have been possible without Susannah by our side. I will forever be grateful to her and would recommend her to everyone!
-Amelia
July 20, 2022
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
