Testimonial for Dawn Harris
In response to Sarah's testimonial:
Sarah, I became a doula to help women find their voice in labor and find the strength to walk through labor into motherhood. I feel such sorrow that a part of your birth story was not what you had hoped. I wish I would have been allowed to be your doula and to have been a part of your birth experience. In our conversation the night before your c-section, your wishes were that I would not attend to you. Accordingly, I left postpartum communication to you, for when you were ready. There was confusion on my part if my role as your doula was complete before your c-section, or if you wanted me to continue. I am sorry that I didn’t ask more questions to make that clear.
It seems as though there may be some miscommunication as to my Childbirth Education classes. I wish we could have addressed them in the moment. DONA states in the Advocacy Statement for all doulas that our role as advocates does not include speaking on behalf of their client or making decisions for their client. We are there to help you voice your desires to the Dr. and we will help create that space. In my classes regarding pushing and pelvic floor protection, I want all women to understand what the hospital may expect from them, but I also teach deep breath pushing. One is what the hospital may expect and one is what I hope we can do together if the Dr allows. My desire is to prepare all of my clients for hospital protocol, and to familiarize them with alternative options, if desired. Again, I have such sorrow that we were not able to work together in the birth of your child.
-Dawn Harris
July 21, 2022
Dawn Harris
Hilbre Doula LLC, CD(DONA), CCCE
Birth Fee: $650 to $2500
