We took our birth preperation classes with Char through the hospital and gained a lot of information and loved her teaching style and personality. We decided we would like to have a doula to help with the birth of my first baby and she was a perfect choice! Char listened to both of our concerns and wants for labor and delivery and was supportive of our choices for our birth plan. I really wanted to have a narcotic free birth and the options of different techniques for labor. When my water broke and I had to have pitocin since no contractions Char was supportive and helped calmed my fears of pitocin and that it would still go well. Once contractions started Char was great walking the halls with me so my husband could get some sleep, explaining what my next steps may possibly be, and as my contractions progressed she was encouraging and supportive of different positions so I didn't have to stay in bed! I was able to use the birthing ball, the big tub and she was so helpful to me and my husband during the process. She never left our side and encouraged me in such positive ways that I didn't even think about needing medications! Once I got to the pushing stage she was just as supportive and got me juice, popsicles and anything else I needed to be sure I was comfortable! I'm very glad we made the choice to have Char a part of our birthing experience and was very appreciative of how she was not only there for me but also for my husband and even our little boy after he was born!
-Trisha Manthei
February 07, 2013
Journey2Birth
Birth Fee: $800