Testimonial for Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
SUMMARY: Noleen was absolutely invaluable throughout my pregnancy and birth. I wanted to have an unmedicated birth in a hospital context. I ended up having a very long labor with many unexpected turns. I credit Noleen with the fact that I can look back on my birth as a positive experience. I cannot recommend Noleen more highly. My best friend has decided that when she gets pregnant she will be using Noleen as her doula and I plan to hire her for the rest of my pregnancies.
PREGNANCY: I am a first time mom, and I had a lot of questions. Each time I reached out to Noleen via text she responded quickly with her perspective and a resource that I could reference to make my own decision. She never made me feel like a burden. Having her as a resource calmed my anxiety many times.
BIRTH: I texted Noleen in the middle of the night to tell her I was in labor. She advised me on what to do in that moment and came to my home when I needed her. She helped me to labor at home before recommending we head to the hospital. My labor ended up spanning over the course of three calendar days—36 hours. Noleen stood by my side for all of it and gave me the confidence to continue laboring unmedicated in difficult moments.
POSTPARTUM: The postpartum visit that Noleen made to my house was SO sweet. She shared our birth story, which she typed up and gave to us. There were many details of the story that my husband and I had forgotten. The birth story she wrote up for us is something we will always treasure.
SIDE NOTE: I will also add that it was very important to my husband and I that our doula shared our Christian faith. Noleen shares our faith and was able to incorporate that into the way she supported me.
-Kate Bobbitt
November 29, 2022
Noleen Thurman CD(DONA) & Birth Photographer
Doula Noleen
Birth Fee: $1600 to $2700
