Testimonial for Sarah Hornstein, CD(DONA), CLS
Working with Sarah was the best choice I made along my pregnancy and birthing journey. Sarah is kind, calm, educated and patient. Her prenatal meetings with my husband and I allowed us to get to know her, as well as her to get to know us before the birth. She provided resources and information that helped my husband and I feel educated and knowledable before the birth.
When I had an unexpected life event that ended greatly affecting my birth plan, Sarah was calm, supportive and there for me every step of the way. She even brought flowers, birthing mantras and electric candles to make the hospital room more cozy for us. During the birthing process Sarah provided netrual and useful advice and information that helped us make educated medical decisions. Even though my husband and I had taken hours and hours of birthing classess, many of the hospital decisions were still very confusing. Being able to talk things through with Sarah was critical in our positive hospital birthing experience.
During labor, Sarah was instrumental in my pain management. She worked great with my husband, taking turns with him, helping to manage my pain. When things felt intense during labor, Sarah's tranquil voice and loving nature helped me feel supported. I honestly don't know what I would have done without her in the delivery room.
After I gave birth, Sarah checked in multiple times until we left the hospital. After we left the hospital, Sarah came to our house to offer breastfeeding support and emotional check in time. I felt just so supported by her as a postpartume new mother. A few weeks after my son was born, Sarah came to our house one last time to go over the timeline of our birth. It was so amazing to have her notes of what happened and to be able to hear our birth story from her perspective.
I can not recommend Sarah enough! I can't wait for more of my family and friends to be pregnant just so I can have her work with them.
-Lauren Clough Najera
October 26, 2022
Birth Fee: $2250
