Testimonial for Sarah Hornstein, CD(DONA), CLS
Sarah was an integral part of our birth team! Our first was born during 2020, without doula support. It was a traumatic birth experience, and when I found out I was pregnant with our second I knew I wanted a doula. I interviewed a few people, but Sarah stood out among them as incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and professional.
Sarah was an incredible resource throughout my pregnancy, always answering questions promptly over the phone or text as well as meeting in our home as we prepared for labor. If I wanted to dive deeper into the "why" behind her answers, she would send academic articles, websites, and podcasts so I could go deep in my education. She spoke to my past birth experiences in ways that didn't feel patronizing or triggering, and ensured this next birth would be different. And it was, in large part thanks to Sarah and her presence at the birth itself, as well as all the thoughtful prep work we did together beforehand. Sarah remained in touch well after the birth, as well, for postpartum resources, lactation support, etc.
I whole heartedly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for a doula who centers their work around evidence-based practices and patient-centered care.
-Karen DeCarlo
February 22, 2023
Birth Fee: $2250
