Testimonial for Suzanne Kelly
Sue is an incredible doula, and if we had to do it over, we would choose her as our doula every time!
As first time parents, my husband and I didn't know what to expect about the actual 'birth' part of pregnancy. A friend had told us about her positive experience working with a doula, and we thought it sounded like something that could be helpful. I wanted someone in addition to the busy doctors and nurses who understood the potential surprises of birth. From my husband’s perspective, while he could say loving things to me and hold my hand, he also wanted someone there who had experience with births to stand in our corner and support me.
In comes Sue. Starting with the first call, she was patient, kind and understanding. She struck the perfect balance of honoring our wishes but also talking through things we had never thought of before. During one of our first conversations, Sue asked us about what our hopes were for the birth. My husband and I realized how little we knew about the topic. Sue helped answer our questions, and we knew what things we wanted to look into further. We met again closer to my due date and discussed a birth plan which was very helpful. We were relieved to have Sue as a resource for us throughout the pregnancy.
Then came the big day! Sue was so knowledgeable and attentive. She educated us at every turn and addressed any concerns and questions we had. She was a calming force not only for me, but for my husband. When we talk about that day, we always say how great it was to have Sue there and how much she contributed to it being a positive experience. Sue also made us a commemorative video of the day. It is so special, and the first time we watched it, it brought us to tears!
I would recommend Sue to anyone looking for a doula. (We enjoyed working with her so much that she was a postpartum doula for us as well.) We couldn’t have imagined the experience without her!
-Kim
October 20, 2022
Suzanne Kelly
Dream Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2300
