Testimonial for Susannah Glass
My husband and I were so grateful to have Susannah as our birth doula, especially since we had planned a home birth. Her knowledge and care for us started months before our due date when she helped us navigate switching to a home-birth midwife after our original plans at a birth center fell through. During those stressful weeks of uncertainty Susannah checked in regularly and helped us think through what environment would best suit our needs and goals. After we decided to plan for a home birth, she connected us with midwives in the area and similarly helped us find a great local lactation consultant postpartum.
We so appreciated Susannah's support in the weeks leading up to the birth, giving us confidence in our decision and helping us wait patiently as my due date came and went. When I went into early labor eight days post-due, she checked in repeatedly by text and phone. After I entered active labor Susannah came to our house and helped me through a long night of contractions. She offered counterpressure to ease the pain, helped me find different positions to labor in, and maintained a steady, calming presence throughout. My husband was grateful not to be alone in supporting me, allowing him to find moments of rest while Susannah attended me. The pushing stage took several hours but Susannah never flagged in her attention. She worked excellently with our midwives to keep me going. When my own energy began to wane towards the end, her coaching helped me focus and make the most of each contraction, eventually bringing my daughter safely into the world.
Birth hurt. It was physically, emotionally, and mentally hard. However, it was also one of the most positive, meaningful experiences I've had, and Susannah's work as a doula is a key reason why.
-Elspeth
September 05, 2022
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2500
