Testimonial for Christa Joy Kirtland, CD(DONA), C-CBE
This was my second birth and first time having Christa Joy as our doula. My first birth ended in a csection and I was petrified of having another csection with baby #2 (spoiler alert I had a successful vbac!). Leading up to labor Christa was incredibly supportive and available to check in after each doctors visit towards end of pregnancy. She gave me great questions to think about and ask my practice. For our in person visit it was clear she had given my first birth experience and my vbac goal much thought. We had a clear plan set up for labor and I felt a weight lifted off! Fast forward labor for baby #2 and I was successfully able to vbac! Not only did we have a plan going into labor the best thing Christa did was help me to feel empowered. She reminded me several times this was my birth experience and encouraged me to ask all the questions to my providers leading up to labor and even during labor. I recall asking questions of the providers coming in to check on me and it gave me so much confidence in myself and my birth experience. Christa was such a support during labor - she gave me ice cubes all night, watched the monitors all night, and encouraged different positions within what I was able to do. Baby #2 experience was a complete night and day experience from baby #1 experience and I truly give a lot of credit to Christa for giving me a redemptive birth experience! If I'm crazy enough to have more children Christa will be my doula no questions asked. If you want someone who will listen, offer refreshing perspective, and empower you as a woman than Christa is the doula for you :)
-Stephanie
September 14, 2022
Christa Joy Kirtland, CD(DONA), C-CBE
Christa Joy Birth Doula LLC
Birth Fee: $2000
