Testimonial for Rachel Koszka
Rachel is the best! As the birthing person/first time parent, I was really hesitant in working with a doula because every other consultation I had felt like really superficial support. Then we met Rachel and we knew from the first meeting that we wanted her in our birth story. She truly understands and celebrates all the mixed emotions and experiences that come in the pregnancy journey. If we become pregnant again, there is no one else we'd want to be there. We broke down summaries of our time with Rachel because she was just that incredible.
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Pre-natal support: At 35 weeks pregnant, Rachel helped us transition from a conventional hospital birth to the home birth we always wanted. She not only helped with the practical logistics (i.e. recommended our midwives) but also supported us work through some of our worries/concerns in choosing a homebirth. Bonus! she brings gifts of delicious treats at each prenatal visit :)
Birthing support: During the birth, Rachel was able to step in ways that my partner just couldn't based on her extensive birthing knowledge and intuitive nature. She workshopped strategies with us and our midwife when the labor became prolonged (36+hours) and got me through the hardest part of holding in my contractions through a gentle breathing practice. She cared for my partner in the process, letting him get some rest and answering his questions so he could be really present for the pushing part of labor.
Post-partum support: Our post-partum visits were so special - a combination of emotional and practical care. There's something really magical about being able to process your birth story with someone who experienced it with you. Add to that the practical care of feeding us, gardening, holding baby while I showered, taking care of our blind pup, making yoni baths for me and more!
-Anastasia
July 28, 2022
Rachel Koszka
The Moody Doula
Birth Fee: $3250
