Testimonial for Sarah Fielding
Lauren:
I don't think I exaggerate when I say that Sarah is the reason that I have a positive birth story. The moment she showed up in our hospital room she took control to help me through an unmedicated labor, and I felt so well taken care of. She coached me and my husband through some scary moments where I thought I couldn't manage the birth I wanted -- it was her calm demeanor, considerable knowledge, and literal hand to hold that empowered me to keep going.
I had a low risk pregnancy and relatively uncomplicated delivery and still can't imagine how anyone gives birth without a doula - let alone a brilliant doula like Sarah. She'll forever be a part of our daughter's birth story, and I am so grateful for that.
Tom:
We were so lucky to have Sarah as our doula. As a partner expecting our first child it was hard to anticipate exactly where I'd fit into our hospital birth plan without any first hand experience. And harder still to know what support to offer in high pressure moments when you haven't been there before, and when you're often too emotional to speak. Sarah was able to take charge at times, but also to give the nurses a hand and translate the situation to us as it unfolded. We were largely left alone during early labor, and this made Sarah's addition to our team invaluable. Ultimately we needed her confidence and suggestions to achieve our birth plan. And her presence empowered me to stay calm, be present, and support my partner in the ways I know I could.
-Lauren + Tom
December 20, 2022
Birth Fee: $1500 to $1700
Postpartum Rate: $40 to $45
