Testimonial for Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
I am incredibly pleased with my decision to hire Dena as my birth doula. If you're uneasy about childbirth as I was (who isn't), hiring Dena will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed for your ideal birth experience (even if you don't know what that looks like yet).
She is very communicative and well-informed. Prior to hiring Dena, I hadn't given much thought to my birth plan and I appreciated how I never felt pressured to choose one option over another when creating my birth plan. Dena informed me of the options available, along with pros/cons of each to make the best decision for me. Of course, things will not go 100% according to the "plan", but I felt mentally prepared for birth regardless. I loved the activities she showed my husband and me to help bring on labor, which definitely worked!
Even though my husband and I took virtual childbirth classes through our hospital, I relied on Dena to help me decipher when I was actually going into labor (somehow I forgot everything we went over in the classes once the time arrived). I text Dena on Friday 1/6 (I was 39+3 at this point) to give her the details (I was cramping and lost my mucus plug,etc.) and she replied stating she may see me this weekend then. She was correct. I had my daughter the following day. I arrived at the hospital at 2AM (Dena arriving shortly after), and gave birth at 2PM. She was so valuable in helping me work thru my contractions and ensure I understood what was occurring around me and to me. My birth experience was a positive one thanks to Dena!
-Alissa Bageorgos
March 03, 2023
Dena Gold, MSAc, MSCH, LAc, LMT, CD, CLC, SpBAP
Inner Nature
Birth Fee: $1000 to $3500
Postpartum Rate: $50 to $70
