Testimonial for The Birth Collective | doula, photo, education
You always hear that no one’s birth plan goes exactly how you hope and for us that was true. In fact, due to circumstances outside of everyone’s control, we had an emergency c-section and I went under general anesthesia. I missed the birth of my baby and his first cry. And my husband sat outside the OR scared and worried about what was happening to his best friend and baby he thought we’d be meeting in a very different way. But one of the things that brings me the most comfort, aside from the obvious fact that our precious baby was safe and healthy, was that our doula Sarah was sitting right next to my husband, talking him through what was happening and advocating for us every step of the way. Everything moved so quickly and we were in no position to process what was happening so knowing that someone who knew us so well was right there by our side and taking care of us was a godsend. I am forever grateful that Sarah was there that night. In the weeks following our birth, all three doulas continued to provide support and having Sarah come back to our house and process everything with me made a world of difference. She will always hold such a special place in my heart.
And aside from supporting us during our birth, all 3 of our doulas were an amazing resource throughout our entire pregnancy and postpartum journey. Whether it was answering a random question in the middle of the night, providing reassurance during an overwhelming moment, bringing humor when we needed it most or just cheering us on, Sarah, Austin & Bree were steadfast in the support, guidance, and love they poured out. It’s clear that they love what they do and are such experts. We truly couldn’t have asked for better people to walk this journey with us. I can’t even count the number of times my husband and I said, "Thank god we have our doulas.” We brag about them to everyone we talk to and will absolutely use them in the future.
-Lizzy Smith
January 09, 2023
Birth Fee: $1800 to $2600
