Testimonial for Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
Weeks after our delivery, my husband and I still marvel at the profound role Cherish played during our pregnancy, delivery, and even after. I was induced at 37 weeks because of gestational hypertension, which led to pre-eclampsia at the hospital. Cherish was there, every step of the way. She encouraged us to ask the right questions to providers and made sure I felt comfortable and safe. When doctors finally recommended C-section, I asked for two more hours, and in that time, Cherish worked her magic. She tried every position that could possibly help the baby come down, many of which required extreme physical exertion from her. And it was thanks to her efforts that when the doctors came ready to pull me into the OR, they were stunned to realize that the baby was in position to proceed with our planned vaginal birth. During the labor, I ended up spiking a fever because of an infection. Again, Cherish was there, holding the straw so I could drink water and rooting me on. Cherish was also there to express colostrum from my breasts when I was too weak to do so. Hours after delivery, we had to change rooms. It was 2 AM, and Cherish had been with us for a full three days. She didn’t need to be there; her job was done, after all. But she helped carry all our belongings, settle us in, and make sure the baby was doing well before she left us. Of all the amazing contributions Cherish made to our journey that moment stands out to me. It showed me that she wasn’t doing just a job; she really, truly cared about us. As you can tell, my husband and I think the world of Cherish. Her knowledge is profound, yes, but what is most remarkable is how she shows up for her clients – so completely and authentically. She is more than a doula. She is your caretaker, advocate, friend, and cheerleader. Pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum can be an unsettling time. But if Cherish is there with you, it’ll be much less daunting and a lot more meaningful.
-Aram
October 30, 2022
Cherish Perez CD(DONA),CLE, CBE
Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2100 to $2400
Postpartum Rate: $55 to $65
