Testimonial for Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
I can't say enough good things about Patty and what a blessing she was for my husband, my mother and myself. My water broke at 36 weeks and a few days, which meant I couldn't give birth at the birthing center I had done all of my prenatal appointments at given that I hadn't reached 37 weeks. This also meant that being at a hospital would mean added pressure for intervention which I was vehemently opposed to. While I waited for contractions to start kicking in, Patty was not only offering suggestions to me and my husband on how we could naturally start the contractions, she was also giving us a ton of articles and resources regarding the different interventions that the hospital was trying to push on me. Not only was Patty a wealth of knowledge on all of these things that I had never heard of, she also was able to spring into action when she came on the scene while I was in active labor. Whether it was instructing me on horse blowing, doing the double hip squeeze with my mom on either side of me, or waving clarysage essential oils, she was always giving me words of encouragement and affirming that I was strong enough and that I could deliver my baby without the epidural. And sure enough, I did. But truthfully, I couldn't have done it without her. She was the exact doula I needed and I will absolutely be retaining her services with all of my future pregnancies. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who is in search of a doula or who has never even thought of using a doula but wants to adequately prepare themselves for labor. I wasn't even planning on having a doula until I read the testimonials on Patty's website, and that's what had me sold. She is a woman who inspires confidence and makes you feel like you're in safe hands, which is something every future mother needs. Having her as my doula truly was the best decision my husband and I ever made for my labor experience.
-Laura
January 16, 2023
Patrycja (Patty) Drozd CD(DONA)
PDdoula & Birth Photographer
Birth Fee: $1800
