Testimonial for Tara Rice
My spouse and I would unreservedly recommend Tara's doula services to anyone about to embark on the scary, messy, intimidating, joyful journey of pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood. Tara was an especially good fit for us because I was anxious about several aspects of the labor process, and my spouse has a pretty severe phobia of blood + needles, so we both wanted an extra support person in the room. From our first meeting to our final postpartum one, she went above-and-beyond our expectations, spending several hours with us in each home visit, leading us through interactive exercises, worksheets, and packets of useful information that showcased her vast training, and bringing us homemade food. As a scientist, I really appreciated her unique combination of rigorous, research-based guidelines and holistic approach to emotionally supporting both of us and caring for our well-being as if we were old friends. Although my labor did not go according to the birth plan we'd carefully crafted together (mainly because of several unexpected health issues), Tara's ability to adapt to the twists and turns of our hospital visit and provide a steady, supportive voice throughout the process was invaluable and certainly allowed us to heal, physically and psychologically, much better than we would have without her.
-Elise
October 22, 2022
Tara Rice
Joyful Birth!
Birth Fee: $1500
Postpartum Rate: $30 to $35
