Testimonial for Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
From the beginning, Christa was professional and helpful. We weren't even sure what a doula was or how she could support us in Hayley's pregnancy but she answered all of our questions without judgment. We attended her pre-natal classes in Olds and gained a really solid understanding of childbirth and everything leading up to it. She took a complicated subject and made it fun and easy to understand. Christa then came and did 2 home visits. We live on an acreage and it's about an hour from Olds. She didn't even hesitate that she would come see us despite the drive. During the visits she answered any questions we had and made us feel like we were ready for what we were about to embark on. Once we were headed to the hospital to have our baby, we called her at 2 in the morning and she was supportive and encouraging and let us know she was there for us through this whole process. We called her a couple more times throughout the day to consult on how we would bring our baby into the world and she provided evidence based, realistic advice while still allowing us to make our own choices. We ended up having a Caesarian and Christa stayed with Marty and the baby while Hayley went to recovery. She showed Marty how to feed the baby expressed colostrum and supported him through the first few minutes of our baby's life. She helped Hayley breastfeed once she returned from the recovery room. She also took beautiful photos of our family that are irreplaceable and will be cherished forever. Once we had been discharged, she visited once more to our home and has reached out through text and phone calls to make sure we continue to feel supported. Being pregnant and having our first child was overwhelming at times but Christa was there every step of the way. We are so grateful for her and everything she did for us. We will definitely be accessing her services for our next baby.
-Hayley and Marty Foley
March 11, 2023
Christa Duquette CD(DONA), SBD, HCHD
Li'l Apple Doula Services
Birth Fee: $900 to $1200
