Testimonial for Taryn Bennett
This was our first pregnancy and my husband and I wanted to have a doula as an extra member of support and resources. In our consultation with Taryn, we knew she was the person we wanted. She has an easy going personality, is kind and thoughtful, has a wealth of knowledge, and made us feel so comfortable in the first interaction.
During labour, Taryn made sure both my husband and I were comfortable, hydrated, and understood everything the doctors and nurses were telling us. Our birth plan was not at the forefront of our minds but Taryn was there to advocate for us and ensure what we wanted happened. I have allergies that affect my care and I didn't realize that I wasn't given an allergy band, and I discussed my allergies when I came in, Taryn was the one who noticed and asked the nurses for an allergy band. All these details, Taryn was there so that my husband and I could just focus on each other and baby. In a time that I was in pain and so scared, Taryn was there for support and guiding us through the process, ensuring I was as comfortable as could be and that my pain was being managed by non-medicinal and medicinal interventions. Having Taryn was that piece of the process that we are forever going to be grateful that she was a part of.
We also had Taryn photograph our labour and delivery. She said she was our doula first and photographer second, and not once did I feel she was our doula second. She was able to do both but ensuring she was our doula first. She captured so many special moments of myself, between my husband and I, of baby, and our family. I am so glad we asked her to do photos because I have beautiful pictures to look back on.
-Stacy
September 20, 2022
Taryn Bennett
RAISE Doula + Photography
Birth Fee: $1400
