Testimonial for DeAnna Aschwanden CD(DONA)
DeAnna is the Doula of all Doulas and I don't say that lightly. In 2020, I was seeking a Doula in hopes of having a VBAC and DeAnna assured me that she could help me prepare my body and mind for this to happen and she did! She had exercises/things for me to do all throughout my pregnancy, she checked in on me & always answered my texts/call. She was/is amazing! I felt so ready to have my VBAC and couldn't wait to welcome my baby. Unfortunately, my Daughter passed away in utero due to her umbilical cord becoming compressed on the day of her due date. As devastating as it was, DeAnna was by our side every step of the way. She met us at the hospital immediately and stayed with us as we prepared to deliver our Daughter, stillborn. I still had to go through the labor process (18 hours) and DeAnna was the very best support throughout. I also still wanted to try for a VBAC; she helped guide me in labor, coaching me, holding me as I sobbed, being so very delicate. She also helped guide my husband and was great support to him too. The next morning, I delivered my Daughter vaginally and as sad as it was losing her, it felt like a gift being able to have her the way I'd hoped for. I thank DeAnna for helping make this happen. It will forever be something special that I had with my girl. Fast forward to about a year later and we were having our third (rainbow) baby. DeAnna helped us again and on March 26th we delivered our rainbow baby; healthy, beautiful and vaginally! DeAnna has been by my side for more than I ever expected her to be. She has become more than just our Doula, she is my childrens Godmother & our lifelong friend. If you're looking for the perfect Doula, I'm sure there's many great ones out there but from a very deep, personal experience, I'm here to tell you DeAnna is so much more than just a Doula (which is she top notch at btw) she's one of the best people I know with the biggest, most wonderful heart and that is something truly special.
-Casey Dalton
August 03, 2022
DeAnna Aschwanden CD(DONA)
Golden State Birth Services
Birth Fee: $2200 to $2600
Postpartum Rate: $45 to $65
