Testimonial for Cari Aida
(continued from previous review from Olivia Knapp, the mom)
When we started on this amazing journey of childbirth we knew we wanted to go with Swedish Midwives and the Swedish Birth Center for our delivery team. We also planned to have a doula on the team. At first, as the dad-to-be, I thought, "oh this is mostly for mama-to-be". Direct birthing support, breathing, pain management, what-to-expect with her body, post-partum advice, etc. From our very first meeting with Cari, however, it became clear that I was going to benefit from having Cari on our team just as much as mama-to-be. There is SO MUCH information, so many considerations, so many options and tricks of the trade, things for dad to know, etc. that go beyond the standard birthing plan checklist. Once go time came I felt armed with so much information that I was ready for anything. That was until our little one had trouble getting started after delivery. The midwife team had to leave both of use and switch to emergency mode as a highly choreographed NICU team entered the room and little one was rushed away leaving me grasping to understand what was happening on the other side of the room. Thankfully Cari was there to calmly explain everything until finally she said "listen, do you hear that? ..that is your baby crying, see her? she is beautiful" It was one of the most profound emotional swings I have ever experienced from abject fear to an overwhelming sense of calm and boundless love. I cant thank Cari enough for providing that bridge. Thankfully our little Holland is in perfect health and a beautiful and happy baby.
- T.J. (the dad)
-T.J. Davis
December 23, 2022
Cari Aida
The Dedicated Doula Team
Birth Fee: $2800 to $3000
