Testimonial for Sarah Hornstein, CD(DONA), CLS
What can I say about Sarah other than she is the absolute best? When I found out I was pregnant with my second, the first thing I did was find a Doula. I worked with a doula for my first (we lived in the South Bay then) and knew, more than anything, it was a must for my second. From the first moment my husband and I met Sarah, we knew she was perfect for our family. She is extremely knowledgable and has deep roots in Evidence Based Birth and the sciences (especially helpful for my highly analytical husband), and is also in touch with the intuitive side of labor (a must for me). We met with her a few times before birth and every time we met her it felt natural - almost like we were catching up with an old friend who happen to be very up to date on pregnancy and birth. When it was go time, she met us at the hospital entrance and - in my 30 or so minutes of active labor (yes it was very fast) she helped me manage pain and gave me opportunities advocate for the birth we envisioned. She also empowered my husband to be a part of the experience. After labor, she stayed with us until we were settled and I could see, more than ever, how much she loved what she does as she helped me breastfeed my daughter for the first time. In the days and weeks after labor, she was an invaluable resource for, well, other resources in the area. She helped with my daughter's tricky latch and referred me to a lactation consultant and an amazing chiropractic group. In our final visit, we ended up chatting for quite a bit and I am only sad we don't get to see her anymore. I am so grateful to Sarah for helping create a loving, calm environment for our daughter to come into and for empowering my husband and I to trust our instincts. Bonus points: she was amazingly inclusive of my almost-3 year old son and so sweet to our Mini Schnauazer, who made himself at home in her lap whenever she came by.
-Alex + Wes Henrie
September 12, 2022
Birth Fee: $2250
