Testimonial for Astrid Hufnagel
I didn’t think I would have a doula initially, but hiring Astrid was one of the best choices I made during my pregnancy. Once I decided to look for a doula, my husband basically said “whatever you need”. Now, he tells everyone how amazing Astrid was and how much harder the experience would have been without her! We met twice over zoom where she guided us in developing our birth preferences and helped us make informed decisions about our options. She was always available to answer questions over the phone or by text. At 36 weeks, our birth plan changed when we learned our baby was breech. Astrid helped us navigate through the next few weeks as we did everything we could to help our baby to turn. As a c-section became inevitable, she listened and supported me while I grieved the natural birth experience I had envisioned and prepared for. At the hospital, Astrid talked us through what was happening, doing all she could to calm our fears about the surgery. It was a comfort to feel heard by her as the hospital staff and even our midwife brushed off our efforts to advocate for our birth preferences. In recovery, she helped me initiate breastfeeding in such a calm and peaceful way. My breastfeeding experience over the next few days at the hospital became increasingly the opposite. I came home feeling anxious and more confused than ever. We asked Astrid to come for a postpartum visit, and she was here the next day! She got us straightened out with breastfeeding, offered insight to help us get settled at home, and we debriefed the hospital experience. Every time I reflect on my pregnancy and birth journey, I treasure the incomparable support Astrid provided. She was absolutely the most valuable member of our care team!
-Courtney S.
July 22, 2022
Astrid Hufnagel
Little Prince Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000
Postpartum Rate: $60 to $80
