Testimonial for Stephanie Wagner
I hired Stephanie for the birth of my son. My desire was to have an unmedicated/intervention free (or as low intervention as possible) hospital birth. I knew having a doula to support me would help me feel confident achieving that goal. Stephanie has such a warm and calming presence. She was there every step of the way to help me navigate through all my preparations and appointments. She helped me create a detailed birth plan by talking through various scenarios and working through how to make informed decisions. She was always quick with a response to any question I had and was always genuinely interested in updates I sent her. On my baby's due date, my OB advised having my water broken due to low amniotic fluid. I cried in the doctor's office thinking all my hopes for my birth had gone out the window. Stephanie was able to calm me down and reassure me that I was still in control. I ended up having a beautiful birth without any medication or additional interventions despite my water being broken. I felt calm, strong, and in control. When I look back on the day, things could not have gone better given the circumstances. Stephanie is a CPST and will help ensure your carseats are properly installed. She also is certified to provide CPR traning and gave my husband and I a refreher on infant and child CPR. She really makes you feel like you have someone in your corner every step of the way and helps you feel prepared for birth and beyond. Aside from being a very knowledgable and compassionate doula, she is a kind person with a big heart. She thanked us multiple times throughout our time working together for letting her be part of such a big moment in our lives. You can tell she loves this work and that she truly feels honored to be a part of every birth she supports. Stephanie will support you in whatever your goals are, and will help you feel empowered and informed. Going forward, I know I have a friend to turn to and I know we'll be in touch.
-Abby
August 24, 2022
Stephanie Wagner
Blue Lotus Doula Services
Birth Fee: $1400
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $50
