Testimonial for Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
I'm so grateful I found Samantha!! She was everything I was looking for in a doula. This was my first birth and I was very anxious, but having her before, during, and after was the best decision I could have made for myself. The resources and knowledge she shared with me beforehand was just enough to prepare me without feeling overwhelmed. Her presence during the birth was calming, reassuring, and knowledgeable - but she also knew when to step away and let me have time with just my partner or when to help him feel more confident and comfortable in the process as well. She also stayed with me for 18-19 hours of my labor! She empowered me to advocate for myself as well as advocating for me with hospital staff and assisted the nurse in helping me move at least every 20-30minutes in the last several hours of labor! (I ended up having an epidural) and I'm sure this helped make it possible to have a vaginal birth and didn't need a C-section! Her reassurance before and after birth by being available through text messaging any time was so valuable! I'm so glad I found her!!
-Sara
December 05, 2022
Samantha Leininger, CD(DONA)
Virago Birth Services | Doula & Photographer |
Birth Fee: $2000 to $3500
